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Calcitonin (rat) is an hypocalcemic hormone produced by the parafollicular C cells of the thyroid or by the ultimobranchial bodies of nonmammalian vertebrates. Calcitonin decreases blood calcium and phosphate due to inhibition of resorption by osteoblasts and osteocytes.
Solubility
Soluble in water. The contents of this vial have been accurately determined. Both the stopper and the vial have been siliconized. Do not attempt to weight out a smaller portion of the contents.
Formula
C148H228N40O46S3
M.W.
3399.83
Cas
11118-25-5
Purity
> 95%
Storage
Store at -20°C.
Notes
Calcitonin (rat)is a 32 amino acid polypeptide, 8 of which are conserved across all species.
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