CGRP1 Antibody (galcanezumab) - Humanized, IgG4SP

Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # NBP3-28517

Recombinant Monoclonal Antibody
Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne
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Key Product Details

Species Reactivity

Human

Applications

ELISA, Flow Cytometry, Functional

Label

Unconjugated

Antibody Source

Recombinant Monoclonal Human IgG4 Clone # galcanezumab

Concentration

LYOPH mg/ml

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Product Specifications

Immunogen

CALCA / CGRP

Reactivity Notes

Predicted species reactivity: Rat

Clonality

Monoclonal

Host

Human

Isotype

IgG4

Endotoxin Level

< 0.001EU/ug,determined by LAL method.

Description

Expressed from CHO. The heavy chain type is huIgG4SP, and the light chain type is hukappa. It has a predicted MW of 145.5 kDa.

Also known as 'galcanezumab'.

IgG4SP is human IgG4 with S228P mutation.

Upon receipt, store immediately at -20C or lower for 24 months in a lyophilized state. - 80C for 3 months after reconstitution. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Applications for CGRP1 Antibody (galcanezumab) - Humanized, IgG4SP

Application
Recommended Usage

ELISA

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Flow Cytometry

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Functional

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

Protein A purified

Reconstitution

Reconstitute with sterile, distilled water to a final concentration of 1 mg/ml. Gently shake to solubilize completely. Do not vortex.

Formulation

Lyophilized from 25mM histidine, 8% sucrose, 0.01% Tween80 (pH6.2)

Preservative

No Preservative

Concentration

LYOPH mg/ml

Shipping

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

Stability & Storage

Store at 4C.

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

UniProt

P06881 (Human)

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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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