Procalcitonin Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody(ARB533)
CAT.NO. : ARB6825
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Background
Procalcitonin (PCT) is a 116 amino acid residue peptide with molecular weight of about 13 kDa. PCT itself has no known hormonal activity. PCT belongs to a group of related proteins including calcitonin gene-related peptides I and II, amylin, adrenomodulin and calcitonin (CAPA peptide family). PCT, like other peptides of CAPA family, appears from the common precursor pre-procalcitonin consisting of 141 amino acids by removal of 25 amino acids from the N-terminus. PCT undergoes successive cleavages to form three molecules: N-terminal fragment (55 a.a.), calcitonin (32 a.a.) and katacalcin (21 a.a.). Under normal metabolic conditions, PCT is only present in the C cells of the thyroid gland. In bacterial infection and sepsis, however, intact PCT is found in the blood and, more importantly, its level is related to the severity of bacterial sepsis. Nowadays, PCT is considered to be one of the earliest and most specific markers of sepsis.
Application
To ensure optimal assay performance, AREX recommends conducting reagent titration tailored to each testing system for optimal detection results.
*Results are sample-specific. Please refer to your local assay conditions and test parameters for reference.
Application | Dilution Ratio |
IHC | 1:100 - 1:200 |
Overview
Predicted Molecular Wt | 13kDa |
Purity | ProA affinity purified IgG |
Subcellular location | Cytoplasm |
Swissprot ID | P01258 |
Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to the N - term of Procalcitonin was used as an immunogen |
Storage Buffer | PBS 59%, Sodium azide 0.01%, Glycerol 40%, BSA 0.05% |
Recommended Method | Heat induced epitope retrieval with Tris-EDTA buffer (pH 9.0), primary antibody incubate at RT (18℃ - 25℃) for 30 minutes |
Alternative Names | CALC1; Calcitonin |
Gene Symbol | CALCA |
Entrez Gene | 796 |
*Clone Number, Reactivity, Source/Host and Clonality can be found in the product name and Key Features section above.
Data
Immunohistochemical staining of human thyroid tissue using Procalcitonin Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody(ARB533).
Storage
Store at 4°C short term. For long term storage, store at -20°C, avoiding freeze/thaw cycles.
Note
For Research Use Only. Not for diagnostic, therapeutics, prophylactic or in vivo use.
FAQs
Are the pathology antibodies provided by AREX raw antibodies or ready-to-use solutions?
AREX Biosciences specializes in supplying high-quality IHC pathology raw antibodies (Raw Antibodies). We do not manufacture ready-to-use working solutions or IVD diagnostic reagents. We mainly provide concentrated raw materials to pathology reagent manufacturers and diagnostic platform companies to support product development and OEM production.
What development scenarios are pathology raw antibodies mainly used for?
Our raw antibodies are primarily used for the research, performance optimization, validation, and commercial-scale production of pathology IHC detection reagents. They are also suitable for companion diagnostics (CDx) projects and antibody screening.
How can I evaluate whether a raw antibody is suitable for our staining platform?
It is recommended to focus on specificity, sensitivity, background control, and performance on your target automated platforms (such as Roche Ventana, Leica Bond, Agilent Dako, etc.). We can provide internal test data for reference, but we recommend partners perform actual validation on their own platforms.
Can you provide samples for platform validation?
Yes. We can provide validation samples depending on the specific product. Some products may be provided free of charge, while others may involve a small sample fee. Handling fee and shipping fee will be charged separately. Please contact us for detailed confirmation.
How should raw antibodies be paired with detection systems?
AREX raw antibodies can be used with various polymer detection systems and ancillary reagents. We recommend optimization in combination with the ARExVisual® system or your existing detection platform to achieve better signal intensity and background control.
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