Calcitonin, calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), adrenomedullin (ADM), and amylin belong to a unique group of peptide hormones important for homeostasis in diverse tissues. Calcitonin is essential for calcium balance whereas CGRP and ADM are important for neurotransmission, and cardiovascular and respiratory regulation.
Molecular Weight
~5114.76
Sequence
Glu-Leu-Arg-Met-Ser-Ser-Ser-Tyr-Pro-Thr-Gly-Leu-Ala-Asp-Val-Lys-Ala-Gly-Pro-Ala-Gln-Thr-Leu-Ile- Arg-Pro-Gln-Asp-Met-Lys-Gly-Ala-Ser-Arg-Ser-Pro-Glu-Asp-Ser-Ser-Pro-Asp-Ala-Ala-Arg-Ile-Arg-Val
Storage and Stability
Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months after receipt at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile buffer or ddH2O. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Reconstituted product is stable for 6 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
Form
Supplied as a white powder.
Important Note
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.