Abcam, ab16697, Anti-Calcitonin antibody [SP17]

Size: 100µL / 500µL / 1mL
Anti-Calcitonin antibody [SP17] (ab16697) is a rabbit monoclonal antibody detecting Calcitonin in IHC-P, ICC/IF . Suitable for Human . - Biophysical QC for unrivalled batch-batch consistency - Trusted since 2005
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:SP17,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:ICC/IF, IHC-PSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Product details:
What is this antibody validated in?
Anti-Calcitonin antibody [SP17] (ab16697) is a rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody and is validated for use in Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P), Immunocytochemistry/immunofluorescence (ICC/IF) in Human samples.
Collaboration
Anti-Calcitonin [SP17] (ab16697) is a clone from the portfolio of Spring Bioscience (Roche) SP clones which have been optimised for immunohistochemistry (IHC).
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What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
For more information, read more on
recombinant antibodies

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4 Preservative: 0.1% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 1% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Calcitonin also known as thyrocalcitonin is a peptide hormone with a molecular mass of about 3.4 kDa. It consists of 32 amino acids and is primarily synthesized in parafollicular cells or C cells of the thyroid gland. This hormone regulates calcium and phosphate homeostasis in the body. It reduces blood calcium levels by inhibiting osteoclast activity in the bones and decreasing reabsorption in the kidneys leading to more calcium excretion. Calcitonin also interacts with its receptor a G protein-coupled receptor found in tissues like bone kidney and brain.
Biological function summary
This hormone plays a significant role in maintaining calcium levels by balancing the actions of parathyroid hormone (PTH). Calcitonin works independently but interacts with the broader system managing bone remodeling through an intricate network. The presence of calcitonin in specialized receptor complexes allows it to exert its effects efficiently in target tissues making it an important player in calcium and phosphorus metabolism.
Pathways
Calcitonin acts within the calcium signaling pathway and the bone resorption pathway. Through these pathways calcitonin works alongside other proteins such as parathyroid hormone (PTH) and calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) maintaining skeletal integrity. It modulates the activity of osteoclasts ensuring that bone resorption activities are counterbalanced by bone formation and influences intracellular calcium concentration by binding to its receptor on target cells.
Calcitonin is linked to conditions such as osteoporosis and medullary thyroid carcinoma. Osteoporosis characterized by decreased bone density and increased fracture risk involves dysregulated calcium and phosphate balance. Proteins like estrogen and growth factors along with calcitonin influence bone health. Medullary thyroid carcinoma a type of thyroid cancer arising from C cells affects calcitonin levels with this hormone serving as a biomarker for diagnosing and monitoring treatment effectiveness. Calcitonin's connection with these diseases highlights its diagnostic and therapeutic potential.