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CGRP1 Antibody (BLR159J)

Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # NBP3-14734

Recombinant Monoclonal
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NBP3-14734

Key Product Details

Species Reactivity

Mouse

Applications

Immunohistochemistry, Western Blot

Label

Unconjugated

Antibody Source

Recombinant Monoclonal Rabbit Clone # BLR159J

Concentration

Please see the vial label for concentration. If unlisted please contact technical services.

Product Specifications

Immunogen

between residue 75 and 125

Clonality

Monoclonal

Host

Rabbit

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Western Blot: CGRP1 Antibody (BLR159J) [NBP3-14734]

Western Blot: CGRP1 Antibody (BLR159J) [NBP3-14734]

Western Blot: CGRP Antibody (BLR159J) [NBP3-14734] - Whole cell lysate (50 ug) from NIH 3T3, CT26, NIH 3T3 + 1 ug purified mouse CGRP, TCMK-1, and BW5147.3 cells prepared using NETN lysis buffer. Secondary: HRP-conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG. Chemiluminescence with an exposure time of 30 seconds. Lower Panel: Rabbit anti-Actin recombinant monoclonal antibody.
Immunohistochemistry: CGRP1 Antibody (BLR159J) [NBP3-14734]

Immunohistochemistry: CGRP1 Antibody (BLR159J) [NBP3-14734]

Immunohistochemistry: CGRP Antibody (BLR159J) [NBP3-14734] - Rabbit anti-CGRP1 recombinant monoclonal antibody. Secondary: HRP-conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG.

Applications for CGRP1 Antibody (BLR159J)

Application
Recommended Usage

Immunohistochemistry

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Western Blot

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

>95%

Formulation

Borate Buffered Saline (BBS) pH 8.2 with 0.1% BSA and

Preservative

0.09% Sodium Azide

Concentration

Please see the vial label for concentration. If unlisted please contact technical services.

Shipping

The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.

Stability & Storage

Store at 2 - 8 C / 1 year from date of receipt

Background: CGRP1

Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) is a 37-amino acid neuropeptide that functions as a vasodilator, has an important role in pain pathways, and has become a target for migraine treatment (1). The CGRP peptide is characterized by an N-terminal disulfide bond, an alpha-helical structure than plays a role in binding affinity, and an amine C-terminal (1,2). CGRP exists in alpha- and beta-isoforms encoded by genes CALCA (CALC I) and CALCB (CALC II), respectively (1,2). alphaCGRP and betaCGRP only differ by three amino acids, have greater than 90% homology, and each peptide has a theoretical molecular weight of ~3.8 kDa (1,2). alphaCGRP is the predominant peptide form and is expressed in regions of the central and peripheral nervous system, including sensory fibers and the trigeminal ganglia (1,2). Other members of the CGRP gene family includes adrenomedullin, and adrenomedullin 2 (intermedin), amylin, and calcitonin (1,2). When CGRP is released from nerve fibers and blood vessels, it binds a CGRP receptor complex (1-3). The receptor consists of G-protein coupled receptor calcitonin-like receptor (CLR) that is associated with an accessory protein receptor activity-modifying protein (RAMP) (2,3).

Signaling of CGRP and its receptor are involved in vasodilation, neurogenic inflammation, and peripheral sensitization of nociceptors, all of which relate to migraine pathophysiology (2-3). Studies have found that CGRP is both released during migraines and can also induce migraines (3-5). Under normal conditions CGRP levels are typical and neurotransmission is relative; however, migraine triggers including light and sound can increase CGRP levels, enhance neurotransmission, and alter the pain and sensory aversions associated with migraines (2). Given its role, CGRP and its receptor have been the target of many migraine therapeutics including small molecule agonists called gepants and monoclonal antibodies (3-5). Ubrogepant and Rimegepant, two small molecule CGRP receptor agonists, have been FDA approved while another agonist, Atogepant, is ongoing in clinical trials (3,5). Additionally, four monoclonal antibodies against either CGRP or its receptor that are used to block signaling have been FDA approved: Eptinezumab, Fremanezumab, Galcanezumab, and Erenumab (3-5).

References

1. Russell, F. A., King, R., Smillie, S. J., Kodji, X., & Brain, S. D. (2014). Calcitonin gene-related peptide: physiology and pathophysiology. Physiological reviews, 94(4), 1099-1142. https://doi.org/10.1152/physrev.00034.2013

2. Russo A. F. (2015). Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP): a new target for migraine. Annual review of pharmacology and toxicology, 55, 533-552. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-pharmtox-010814-124701

3. Wattiez, A. S., Sowers, L. P., & Russo, A. F. (2020). Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP): role in migraine pathophysiology and therapeutic targeting. Expert opinion on therapeutic targets, 24(2), 91-100. https://doi.org/10.1080/14728222.2020.1724285

4. Deen, M., Correnti, E., Kamm, K., Kelderman, T., Papetti, L., Rubio-Beltran, E., Vigneri, S., Edvinsson, L., Maassen Van Den Brink, A., & European Headache Federation School of Advanced Studies (EHF-SAS) (2017). Blocking CGRP in migraine patients - a review of pros and cons. The journal of headache and pain, 18(1), 96. https://doi.org/10.1186/s10194-017-0807-1

5. de Vries, T., Villal0n, C. M., & MaassenVanDenBrink, A. (2020). Pharmacological treatment of migraine: CGRP and 5-HT beyond the triptans. Pharmacology & therapeutics, 211, 107528. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pharmthera.2020.107528

Long Name

Calcitonin Gene Related Peptide I

Alternate Names

a-CGRP, alpha-CGRP, CGRP 1, CGRP alpha, CGRP I

Gene Symbol

CALCA

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Product Specific Notices for CGRP1 Antibody (BLR159J)

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

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