Calcitonin polyclonal, anti-human, rat

Quantity: 100 µl

Background:
Calcitonin (also known as thyrocalcitonin) is a 32-amino acid linear polypeptide hormone that is produced in humans primarily by the parafollicular cells (also known as C-cells) of the thyroid, and in many other animals in the ultimobranchial body.[2] It acts to reduce blood calcium (Ca2+), opposing the effects of parathyroid hormone (PTH). Calcitonin has been found in fish, reptiles, birds, and mammals.

Synonyms:
CALC1

Isotype: Rabbit Polyclonal

Immunogen:
Synthetic human calcitonin conjugated to KLH

Form: Serum containing 0.1% sodium azide

Specificity:
Calcitonin

Reactivity: human, rat

Applications: Immunohistochemistry on paraffin and frozen sections, no pretreatment required

Working DIlution: 1:25 to 1:40 using PAP

Positive Control:
Formalin-fixed paraffin sections of human thyroid

Storage: 2-8C for immediate use, or at -20C (aliquot)

References:
- Grunditz, T.. et al. (1986) Endocrinology 119: 2313-2324