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G4527

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Gonadotropin from pregnant mare serum

lyophilized powder, BioXtra, suitable for mouse embryo cell culture

Synonym(s):

Equine gonadotropin, PMSG, Pregnant mare serum gonadotropin, eCG

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CAS Number:
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200

sterility

aseptically processed

product line

BioXtra

form

lyophilized powder

potency

≥1000 I.U. per mg

specific activity

1,500-6,000 IU/mg

mol wt

~64 kDa

technique(s)

cell culture | embryo: suitable

solubility

saline: 1 mL/vial
H2O: soluble

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−20°C

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Application

Equine Gonadotropin, Pregnant Mares′ Serum (PMS-G) is used in conjunction with Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG, Product No. C 8554) to superovulate female mice. PMS-G is used to promote egg follicle maturation by mimicking the effects of follicle stimulating hormone(FSH). For optimal egg production, hCG is injected 42 to 48 hours post PMS-G injection and is required for follicle rupture. Reconstitute 1 vial of PMS-G with 1 ml of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Solution (Product No. S 8776) to give a final concentration of 50 IU/ml. Intraperitoneally inject 0.1 ml into each animal. Product is qualified for use in mouse embryo preparation.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Human chorionic gondadotropin (hCG) may be used as an alternative to PMSG to induce ovulation in laboratory animals. When hCG was injected into laboratory animals via intravenous (i.v.), intraperitoneal (i.p.), or subcutaneous (s.c.) methodstet, the effective dose values for 50% of the animals (ED50) per animal and per body weight (kg) in parenthesis were as follows:
Mice: i.v. 0.2 (7.7) I.U.; i.p. 0.3 (11.5) I.U.; s.c. 0.7 (26.9) I.U.
Syrian hamsters: i.v. 1.0 (9.5) I.U.; i.p. 1.8 (17.1) I.U.; s.c. 2.6 (24.8) I.U.
Rats: i.v. 1.3 (4.6) I.U.; i.p. 3.5 (12.3) I.U.; s.c.7.5 (26.3) I.U.

Using PMSG, the ED50 values per animal and per body weight (kg) in parenthesis were as follows:
Mice: i.v. 0.8 (30.8) I.U.; i.p. 2.0 (76.9) I.U.; s.c. 2.8 (107.7) I.U
Syrian hamsters: i.v., 3.6 (34.3) I.U.; i. p., 8.0 (76.2) I.U.; s.c., 13.2 (125.7) I.U.
Rats: i.v., 6.0 (76.8) I.U.; i p., 20.8 (73.0) I.U.; s.c., 76.8 (269.5) I.U.
Stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles and the formation of the corpus luteum.
Two chain glycoprotein hormone; stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles and the formation of the corpus luteum.

Storage Class Code

6.1D - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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To understand the effect of DMSO in preimplantation embryos, we have treated mouse 1 cell zygotes with DMSO and found that DMSO treatment caused 2 or 4 cell embryonic arrest and altered the acetylation levels of mouse preimplantation embryos To illustrate the
Kelly M Haston et al.
PloS one, 4(5), e5654-e5654 (2009-05-27)
Mammalian germ cells progress through a unique developmental program that encompasses proliferation and migration of the nascent primordial germ cell (PGC) population, reprogramming of nuclear DNA to reset imprinted gene expression, and differentiation of mature gametes. Little is known of
Hiwa Karimi et al.
Reproductive toxicology (Elmsford, N.Y.), 69, 196-203 (2017-03-13)
A study using a mouse IVF model was conducted to examine the hypothesis that in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment may lead to immune system alteration in the offspring. Phagocytic activity and lymphocyte proliferative responses to mitogen, alloantigen, and purified protein
Teraporn Vutyavanich et al.
Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics, 26(5), 285-290 (2009-07-16)
To compare closed-system solid surface vitrification with slow freezing. Mouse 2-cell embryos (n = 348) were divided into vitrification, slow freezing and non-frozen groups. For vitrification, embryos were exposed to 10% ethylene glycol (EG), 10% dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) and 10% fetal
T Yamaguchi et al.
Jikken dobutsu. Experimental animals, 41(2), 153-159 (1992-04-01)
On the day of diestrus, female mice, syrian hamsters and rats, showing regular 4-day estrous cycles, were injected with hCG or PMSG and were inspected for the presence of ovulation the following day. The dose level expected to cause an

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