229A-1

Calcitonin Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody

• UNSPSC Code: 12352203
• NACRES: NA.41

Propiedades

• biological source: rabbit
• Quality Level: 100; 500
• conjugate: unconjugated
• antibody form: Ig fraction of antiserum
• antibody product type: primary antibodies
• clone: polyclonal
• description: For In Vitro Diagnostic Use in Select Regions (See Chart)
• form: buffered aqueous solution
• species reactivity: human
• packaging: vial of 0.1 mL concentrate (229A-14); vial of 0.5 mL concentrate (229A-15); bottle of 1.0 mL predilute (229A-17); vial of 1.0 mL concentrate (229A-16); bottle of 7.0 mL predilute (229A-18)
• manufacturer/tradename: Cell Marque^™
• technique(s): immunohistochemistry (formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded sections): 1:200-1:1000
• control: medullary carcinoma of thyroid
• shipped in: wet ice
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• visualization: cytoplasmic

Descripción

General description

Calcitonin (thyrocalcitonin) is a 32 amino acid linear polypeptide hormone that is involved in regulating calcium metabolism. It is primarily produced by the parafollicular cells (also known as C cells) of the thyroid gland, though some neuroendocrine cells in other tissues, such as the respiratory and digestive tracts, can also synthesize calcitonin. Anti-calcitonin immunohistochemistry is an effective way for demonstrating the parafollicular C cells in the thyroid and the tumors arising from them, including C cell hyperplasia of the thyroid and medullary thyroid carcinoma, a neuroendocrine tumor that originates from C cells.
Immunohistochemical staining with anti-calcitonin antibodies has proven to be an effective way of demonstrating calcitonin-producing cells in the thyroid. C-cell hyperplasia and medullary thyroid carcinomas stain positive for calcitonin. Studies of calcitonin have resulted in the identification of a wide spectrum of C-cell proliferative abnormalities.

Linkage

Calcitonin Positive Control Slides, Product No. 229S, are available for immunohistochemistry (formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded sections).

Physical form

Solution in Tris Buffer, pH 7.3-7.7, with 1% BSA and <0.1% Sodium Azide

Preparation Note

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