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CGRP1 Antibody

Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # NBP3-13330

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NBP3-13330

Key Product Details

Species Reactivity

Mouse, Rat

Applications

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence, Immunohistochemistry, Immunohistochemistry-Frozen, Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin

Label

Unconjugated

Antibody Source

Polyclonal Rabbit IgG

Concentration

Concentrations vary lot to lot. See vial label for concentration. If unlisted please contact technical services.

Product Specifications

Immunogen

Carrier-protein conjugated synthetic peptide encompassing a sequence within the center region of mouse CGRP1. The exact sequence is proprietary.

Clonality

Polyclonal

Host

Rabbit

Isotype

IgG

Description

Centrifuge briefly prior to opening.

Scientific Data Images for CGRP1 Antibody

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence: CGRP1 Antibody [NBP3-13330]

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence: CGRP1 Antibody [NBP3-13330]

Immunocytochemistry/Immunofluorescence: CGRP Antibody [NBP3-13330] - Calcitonin antibody detects Calcitonin protein by immunofluorescent analysis. Sample: DIV10 rat E18 primary cortical neuron cells were fixed in 4% paraformaldehyde at RT for 15 min. Green: Calcitonin stained by Calcitonin antibody (NBP3-13330) diluted at 1:500. Red: alpha Tubulin, stained by alpha Tubulin antibody [GT114] (NBP2-43837) diluted at 1:500. Blue: Fluoroshield with DAPI.
Immunohistochemistry-Frozen: CGRP1 Antibody [NBP3-13330]

Immunohistochemistry-Frozen: CGRP1 Antibody [NBP3-13330]

Immunohistochemistry-Frozen: CGRP Antibody [NBP3-13330] - Calcitonin antibody detects Calcitonin protein by immunohistochemical analysis. Sample: Frozen-sectioned mouse cerebellum. Green: Calcitonin stained by Calcitonin antibody (NBP3-13330) diluted at 1:250. Red: NF-H, stained by NF-H antibody [GT114] diluted at 1:500. Blue: Fluoroshield with DAPI.
Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: CGRP1 Antibody [NBP3-13330]

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: CGRP1 Antibody [NBP3-13330]

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: CGRP Antibody [NBP3-13330] - Mouse spinal cord . Calcitonin stained by Calcitonin antibody (NBP3-13330) diluted at 1:500. Antigen Retrieval: Citrate buffer, pH 6.0, 15 min.

Applications for CGRP1 Antibody

Application
Recommended Usage

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence

1:100-1:1000

Immunohistochemistry

1:100-1:1000

Immunohistochemistry-Frozen

1:100-1:1000

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin

1:100-1:1000

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

Antigen Affinity-purified

Formulation

PBS, 20% Glycerol

Preservative

0.025% Proclin 300

Concentration

Concentrations vary lot to lot. See 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 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

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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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