The Calcitonin Receptor inhibits bone resorption. This receptor is expressed during development and is involved in morphogenesis. Three alternatively spliced Calcitonin Receptor isoforms have been identified. In addition to binding calcitonin, the Calcitonin Receptor can complex with RAMP3 (receptor activity modifying protein) to bind amylin, which regulates pancreatic islet function and is involved in Type II diabetes.
Immunogen
Calcitonin Receptor antibody was raised against a peptide located in the C-Terminal cytoplasmic domain of Calcitonin Receptor (Human).
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
ELISAIHC
Calcitonin Receptor antibody can be used in immunohistochemistry starting at 7 μg/mL.:
Immunohistochemistry staining of Calcitonin receptor in thyroid, medullary carcinoma tissue using Calcitonin receptor Antibody.
Application Notes
Calcitonin Receptor antibody can be used in immunohistochemistry starting at 7 μg/mL.:
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
Calcitonin Receptor antibody should be stored long term (months) at -80 ˚C and short term (days) at 4 ˚C. As with all antibodies avoid freeze/thaw cycles.