Description

Calcitonin, Chicken is a synthetic polypeptide hormone identical to the endogenous form found in avian species. This product is essential for researchers and developers in the life sciences, providing a critical tool for studying calcium metabolism and bone physiology. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D teams, academic institutions, and biotechnology companies focused on metabolic and endocrine research.

Application

• Biomedical Research: Used as a reference standard and active agent in studies of calcium homeostasis and bone resorption/formation.
• Pharmacological Studies: Employed in bioassays and in vitro/in vivo models to investigate the physiological effects of calcitonin and its receptor interactions.
• Diagnostic Development: Serves as a key antigen or calibrator in the development of immunoassays for detecting calcitonin levels.
• Comparative Endocrinology: Facilitates research into the evolutionary biology and functional differences of calcitonin across species.
• Drug Discovery: Acts as a starting material or biological target in the search for novel therapeutics for bone disorders like osteoporosis and Paget's disease.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calcitonin, Chicken
CAS No.	100016-62-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₄₈H₂₄₆N₄₆O₄₇S₂
Molecular Weight	~3432.9 g/mol
Synonyms	Chicken Calcitonin; Avian Calcitonin; Salmon Calcitonin I; sCT-I; Calcitonin (chicken); Thyrocalcitonin (chicken); CAS 100016-62-4; Hypocalcemic hormone (chicken)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Calcitonin, Chicken is produced under stringent conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and peptide content determination, mass spectrometry for identity confirmation, and tests for related substances and residual solvents. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent condensation and moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Peptide Content (UV)	≥ 80.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Acetate Content (IC)	≤ 15.0%
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 5.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.