Technical Data
C0115-01D
Calcitonin Gene Related Peptide (CGRP, Calcitonin Gene-related Peptide 1, CGRP1, Calcitonin Gene-related Peptide I, CGRP I, CGRP-I, Alpha Type CGRP, CAL6, Cal1, Calc, Calcitonin 1, CALC 1, CALC 2, RATCAL6, Calcitonin-related Polypeptide alpha, CALC A, CAL
Description:
CGRP is present in C-cells of the thyroid and in central and peripheral nerves. CGRP has several important physiologic roles: it is a potent vasodilator, and can affect the force and rate of heart beat; it can modulate acetylcholine receptor function at the neuromuscular junction; it has been demonstrated to block tolerance to morphine; and it can modulate antigen presentation in Langerhans cells in the skin. Despite these important physiologic functions, therapeutic strategies using CGRP have been impeded due to the lack of a cloned CGRP receptor with which ligands could be developed.

Applications:
Suitable for use in ELISA, Immunofluorescence and Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin). Not recommended for frozen or resin sections. Other applications not tested.

Recommended Dilutions:
ELISA: 1:500-1:2500
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

Recommended Secondary Antibodies:
I1904-28K: IgG, H&L (HRP) Pab RbxGt
I1904-28Q: IgG, H&L, X-Adsorbed (HRP) Pab RbxGt

Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
TypeIsotypeCloneGrade
PabIgGAffinity Purified
SizeStorageShippingSourceHost
100ul-20°CBlue IceRatGoat
Concentration:
~5mg/ml
Immunogen:
Synthetic peptide corresponding to aa23-37 of rat Tyr-CGRP conjugated to gamma globulin.
Purity:
Purified by Protein G affinity chromatography.
Form
Supplied as a liquid in PBS, 0.09% sodium azide.
Specificity:
Recognizes rat Calcitonin gene-related peptide, also known as CGRP. Reacts with both the whole molecule (aa1-37) and the C-terminal fragment (23-37). Species Crossreactivity: mouse.
Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.
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