FNDC5

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General description

Irisin is a recently described exercise-induced hormone secreted by skeletal muscle in mice and humans. Irisin activates beige fat cells (beige cells have a gene expression pattern distinct from either white or brown fat and are preferentially sensitive to the polypeptide hormone irisin). Irisin is cleaved from the type I membrane protein FNDC5 and improves systemic metabolism by increasing energy expenditure.

Other Notes

FNDC5 (extracellular domain, human (aa 32-152) / mouse (aa 29-149)) is untagged. FNDC5 extracellular domain has 100% identity between human, mouse and rat.

Physical form

Lyophilized from PBS.

Reconstitution

Reconstitute with 100 µL deionized water.