Full Product Name
CALCA Polyclonal Antibody
Product Synonym Names
CT; KC; CGRP; CALC1; CGRP1; CGRP-I
Product Gene Name
anti-CALCA antibody
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Research Use Only
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Species Reactivity
Human, Mouse, Rat
Purity/Purification
Antigen affinity purification
Concentration
2.9mg/mL (lot specific)
Immunogen
Synthetic peptide of human CALCA
Buffer
PBS with 0.05% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.3
Preparation and Storage
Store at -20 degree C (regular) and -80 degree C (long term). Avoid freeze / thaw cycles.
ISO Certification
Manufactured in an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Laboratory.
Other Notes
Small volumes of anti-CALCA antibody vial(s) may occasionally become entrapped in the seal of the product vial during shipment and storage. If necessary, briefly centrifuge the vial on a tabletop centrifuge to dislodge any liquid in the container`s cap. Certain products may require to ship with dry ice and additional dry ice fee may apply.
Related Product Information for
anti-CALCA antibody
This gene encodes the peptide hormones calcitonin, calcitonin gene-related peptide and katacalcin by tissue-specific alternative RNA splicing of the gene transcripts and cleavage of inactive precursor proteins. Calcitonin is involved in calcium regulation and acts to regulate phosphorus metabolism. Calcitonin gene-related peptide functions as a vasodilator while katacalcin is a calcium-lowering peptide. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.
Product Categories/Family for anti-CALCA antibody
Epigenetics; Neuroscience
Applications Tested/Suitable for anti-CALCA antibody
ELISA (EIA), Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
Application Notes for anti-CALCA antibody
IHC: 1:50-1:200
Immunohistochemistry (IHC) of anti-CALCA antibody
Immunohistochemistry of paraffin-embedded Human liver cancer tissue using CALCA Polyclonal Antibody at dilution 1:60

Immunohistochemistry (IHC) of anti-CALCA antibody
Immunohistochemistry of paraffin-embedded Human thyroid cancer tissue using CALCA Polyclonal Antibody at dilution 1:60

NCBI/Uniprot data below describe general gene information for CALCA. It may not necessarily be applicable to this product.
NCBI Accession #
NP_001029124.1
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NCBI GenBank Nucleotide #
NM_001033952.2
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UniProt Secondary Accession #
Q13935; Q13937; Q52LX7; B7ZL39[Other Products]
UniProt Related Accession #
P01258; P06881[Other Products]
Molecular Weight
13,898 Da
NCBI Official Full Name
calcitonin isoform CT preproprotein
NCBI Official Synonym Full Names
calcitonin-related polypeptide alpha
NCBI Official Symbol
CALCA [Similar Products]
NCBI Official Synonym Symbols
CT; KC; CGRP; CALC1; CGRP1; CGRP-I
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NCBI Protein Information
calcitonin; calcitonin gene-related peptide 1; alpha-type CGRP; calcitonin 1; calcitonin gene-related peptide I; calcitonin/calcitonin-related polypeptide, alpha; katacalcin
UniProt Protein Name
Calcitonin
UniProt Synonym Protein Names
Calcitonin carboxyl-terminal peptide; CCP; PDN-21
Protein Family
Calcitonin
UniProt Gene Name
CALCA [Similar Products]
UniProt Synonym Gene Names
CALC1; CCP [Similar Products]
UniProt Entry Name
CALC_HUMAN
NCBI Summary for CALCA
This gene encodes the peptide hormones calcitonin, calcitonin gene-related peptide and katacalcin by tissue-specific alternative RNA splicing of the gene transcripts and cleavage of inactive precursor proteins. 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.[provided by RefSeq, Aug 2014]
UniProt Comments for CALCA
CALCA: Calcitonin 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. Belongs to the calcitonin family. 3 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.
Protein type: Secreted, signal peptide; Secreted
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 11p15.2
Cellular Component: extracellular space; cell soma; cytoplasm; extracellular region; terminal button; nucleus
Molecular Function: identical protein binding; protein binding; calcitonin receptor binding; hormone activity; protein complex binding; receptor binding
Biological Process: negative regulation of osteoclast differentiation; elevation of cytosolic calcium ion concentration during G-protein signaling, coupled to IP3 second messenger (phospholipase C activating); positive regulation of interleukin-1 alpha production; vasodilation of artery during baroreceptor response to increased systemic arterial blood pressure; response to pain; positive regulation of vasodilation; G-protein signaling, adenylate cyclase activating pathway; protein amino acid phosphorylation; positive regulation of interleukin-8 production; monocyte chemotaxis; elevation of cytosolic calcium ion concentration; leukocyte adhesion; cell-cell signaling; vasculature development; neuropeptide signaling pathway; regulation of blood pressure; negative regulation of smooth muscle contraction; receptor internalization; positive regulation of cAMP biosynthetic process; negative regulation of ossification; feeding behavior; positive regulation of adenylate cyclase activity; negative regulation of blood pressure; detection of temperature stimulus involved in sensory perception of pain; inflammatory response; positive regulation of macrophage differentiation; negative regulation of bone resorption; negative regulation of neurological process; aging; cytosolic calcium ion homeostasis; regulation of heart rate; adenylate cyclase activation; positive regulation of ossification; regulation of systemic arterial blood pressure by neurological process; G-protein coupled receptor internalization; response to heat; endothelial cell proliferation; regulation of inflammatory response; activation of protein kinase activity; endothelial cell migration; negative regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; embryo implantation
Research Articles on CALCA
1. Pharmacological blockade of CGRP leads to a drastically attenuated itch sensation.
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