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CGRP1 Antibody

Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # NBP3-00520

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NBP3-00520

Key Product Details

Species Reactivity

Rat

Applications

ELISA, Immunohistochemistry, Immunohistochemistry-Frozen, Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin

Label

Unconjugated

Antibody Source

Polyclonal Goat IgG

Concentration

5 mg/ml

Product Specifications

Immunogen

Synthetic rat Tyr-CGRP (23-37) conjugated to gamma globulin

Reactivity Notes

Predicted cross-reactivities: Emu, Guinea Pig, Mouse

Localization

Endoplasmic reticulum and Secreted

Specificity

This product recognizes Calcitonin gene-related peptide, also known as CGRP, a neuropeptide that acts as a vasodilator and may play a role in migraine. This antibody reacts with both the whole molecule (amino acids 1-37) and the C-terminal fragment (23-37).

Clonality

Polyclonal

Host

Goat

Isotype

IgG

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ELISA: CGRP1 Antibody [NBP3-00520]

ELISA: CGRP1 Antibody [NBP3-00520]

ELISA: CGRP Antibody [NBP3-00520] - Synthetic Rat Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide detected using Goat anti Rat Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide as the capture reagent and Donkey anti Sheep/Goat IgG:HRP as the detection reagent.

Applications for CGRP1 Antibody

Application
Recommended Usage

ELISA

1:500 - 1:2500

Immunohistochemistry

1:10 - 1:500

Immunohistochemistry-Frozen

1:10 - 1:500

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin

1:10 - 1:500

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

Protein G purified

Formulation

PBS

Preservative

0.09% Sodium Azide

Concentration

5 mg/ml

Shipping

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

Stability & Storage

Store at 4C short term. Aliquot and store at -20C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

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

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Product Specific Notices for CGRP1 Antibody

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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