Description
Follistatin is a glycoprotein that binds and neutralizes myostatin and activin, which helps promote muscle growth by lifting the inhibition on muscle differentiation. It acts by blocking activin receptors, leading to increased protein synthesis and muscle hypertrophy. Beyond muscle, it also influences fat metabolism, glucose regulation, and liver lipid processing. These effects are driven by its broad role in modulating the TGF-beta superfamily and its downstream signaling pathways.
Follistatin Research Details
Follistatin binds activins and other TGF-beta family ligands, altering downstream SMAD signaling. Research literature examines reproductive biology, muscle and myostatin models, metabolic regulation, fibrosis biology, and ligand-trap mechanisms.
99%+ target purity or lot-specific COA value
Protein/glycoprotein; isoform and lot identity by COA
Lyophilized research material unless otherwise specified by COA
Research use only
Research Background
Activin-binding glycoprotein studied for modulation of TGF-beta superfamily ligands including activins and myostatin/GDF-8. Key OneBio research contexts include activin/myostatin pathway assays, tgf-beta signaling, muscle-cell differentiation models, and ligand-binding studies.
Specifications
| Compound | Follistatin |
| SKU / Product | follistatin |
| Molecular Weight | ~31-39 kDa depending on isoform/glycosylation |
| Formula / Classification | Protein; verify by COA |
| Database / Identity Note | Protein biologic; verify by COA |
| Storage | -4°F long-term; 35-46°F short-term refrigerated; 39°F after reconstitution for up to 30 days when appropriate for the research protocol |
Quality Verification
Each batch should be reviewed against its Certificate of Analysis, including identity confirmation, purity method, mass/sequence or component confirmation, appearance, and lot-specific handling notes. Blend products should be checked against component-ratio documentation where available.
Laboratory Preparation
Prepare only inside a qualified laboratory using validated solvent choice, concentration, sterility, and storage protocols. For lyophilized peptides, use sterile deionized water or bacteriostatic water when appropriate for the research protocol, mix gently, maintain cold-chain handling, and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Product-Specific Q&A
What is Follistatin used for in research?
Follistatin is used as a research material for activin/myostatin pathway assays, tgf-beta signaling, muscle-cell differentiation models, and ligand-binding studies. It is not offered for diagnostic, therapeutic, clinical, veterinary, or human-use applications.
What mechanism is most relevant for Follistatin?
Activin-binding glycoprotein studied for modulation of TGF-beta superfamily ligands including activins and myostatin/GDF-8.
How should Follistatin identity and purity be verified?
Use the lot-specific Certificate of Analysis to confirm identity, purity, mass/sequence or component profile, and any method-specific data such as LC-MS/HPLC. Technical values on this page are research references and should be checked against the delivered lot.
What storage conditions apply to Follistatin?
-4°F long-term; 35-46°F short-term refrigerated; 39°F after reconstitution for up to 30 days when appropriate for the research protocol. Keep sealed, dry, protected from light, and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles after preparation.
References
- PMID 39481534: The impact of weight loss on fat-free mass, muscle, bone and hematopoiesis health: Implications for emerging pharmacotherapies aiming at fat reduction and lean mass preservation. Metabolism: clinical and experimental 2024.
- PMID 27695802: INVITED REVIEW: Inhibitors of myostatin as methods of enhancing muscle growth and development. Journal of animal science 2016.
- PMID 38107476: Exerkines and osteoarthritis. Frontiers in physiology 2023.

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