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| Alternative Names | Calcitonin; Calca; Calc |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of mouse Calcitonin, which shares 90.6% and 96.9% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with human and rat Calcitonin, respectively. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of Calca in biological samples using common immunoassay formats. It is typically selected based on target identity, species reactivity, clonality/clone information, and detection modality.
Vendor notes: Boster Bio Anti-Calcitonin/Calca Antibody Picoband® catalog # A02352. Tested in IHC applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
- Immunogen / epitope context: A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of mouse Calcitonin, which shares 90.6% and 96.9% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with human and rat Calcitonin, respectively.
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 75-90 kDa; calculated MW: nan
- Reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Applications: IHC
As a polyclonal antibody, the reagent recognizes multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may increase sensitivity to sample-dependent epitope changes.
Biological background
calcitonin/calcitonin-related polypeptide, alpha. Calcitonin, also known as CALCA, is a peptide hormone synthesized by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid. It is mapped to 11p15.2. Calcitonin belongs to the calcitonin-like protein family. Calcitonin is involved in calcium regulation and acts to regulate phosphorus metabolism. Calcitonin gene-related peptide functions as a vasodilator and as an antimicrobial peptide while katacalcin is a calcium-lowering peptide. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. Functional note: Causes a rapid but short-lived drop in the level of calcium and phosphate in blood by promoting the incorporation of those ions in the bones. Reported localization: Secreted.
Research relevance and current trends
- Cardiovascular: Researchers commonly examine how Calca relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Contractility: Researchers commonly examine how Calca relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Neuropeptides: Researchers commonly examine how Calca relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- IHC/IHC-F: assess spatial distribution of Calca across tissue regions and cell types using matched controls.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
- Isoforms and PTMs: Apparent size and signal patterns can differ across splice isoforms, proteolytic processing, and post-translational modifications.
- Controls: Include an isotype control (as relevant), no-primary control for imaging, and orthogonal validation such as KD/KO samples when available.
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