About this item
Recombinant Human Procalcitonin control protein
- Control Protein
- PCA Assays
- ImmunoBlot
Procalcitonin is a precursor of the peptide hormone called calcitonin. Procalcitonin is mainly produced by the C cells of the thyroid and certain endocrine cells of the lung. Under normal expression conditions, procalcitonin is immediately cleaved into three specific fragments, an N terminal residue, calcitonin and katacalcin. Levels of unprocessed procalcitonin have been shown to rise significantly after bacterial infection, trauma or shock. Recombinant human Procalcitonin is a non-glycosylated protein, containing 116 amino acids, with a molecular weight of 12.8 kDa.
Procalcitonin Recombinant Protein is suitable as a control for polyclonal or monoclonal anti-Procalcitonin in immunological assays.
Specifications
- Protein/Peptide Type:Recombinant
- Source:E. coli
- Species:Human
- Storage Conditions:Store vial at 4 °C prior to restoration. Dilute only prior to immediate use. Maintain sterility. This product DOES NOT contain preservative. DO NOT VORTEX. We recommend adding a carrier protein such as HSA or BSA to 0.1% (i.e. 1.0 mg/mL). For best results aliquot contents and freeze at –20 °C or colder. Avoid cycles of freezing and thawing. Centrifuge vial before each opening to dislodge contents from the cap and to clarify if contents are not clear after standing at room temperature.
- Endotoxin Content:Measured by kinetic LAL analysis and is typically ≤ 1 EU/μg protein.
- Biological Activity:Activity is tested using Biomerieux reagents on the Min-Vidas at 80 ng/mL, with a typical recovery of 80%.
- Gene ID:P01258
- Reconstitution Instructions:Restore with deionized water (or equivalent); 1.0 mL
- Protein Synonyms:PDN-21|Calcitonin carboxyl-terminal Peptide (CCP)|PCT
- Protein/Peptide Name:Procalcitonin
- Purity:>97%
- Formulation:Lyophilized
- Shipping Temperature:Ambient