Antigen Preparation
A synthetic peptide of human Calcitonin
Background
Calcitonin is a 32 amino acid peptide hormone synthesized by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid. It belongs to the calcitonin-like protein family. This peptide hormone is secreted by parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland in humans. Calcitonin participates in calcium and phosphorus metabolism. It may help to diagnose emedullary thyroid cancer. Staining for calcitonin may be used for the identification of a spectrum of C cell proliferative abnormalities ranging from C cell hyperplasia to invasive tumors.
Applications/Suggested Working Dilutions
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Immunoprecipitation
2-5 µg/ml
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Flow cytometry
Not tested
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