Abcam, ab305115-100µL, Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-CGRP-I+CGRP-II antibody [EPR23804-95]

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- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
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- Animal-free batch production
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Supplementary information
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Biological function summary
CGRP-I and CGRP-II contribute to vasodilation and pain transmission in the nervous system. Each isoform can activate specific CGRP receptors mainly located on smooth muscle cells and neurons without forming stable complexes. Their activity involves increasing intracellular cAMP levels facilitating vascular relaxation and modulating nociceptive pathways. Consequently CGRP peptides are essential for conveying pain signals and supporting neurogenic inflammation mechanisms.
Pathways
CGRP-I and CGRP-II serve critical roles in the cardiovascular and nervous system pathways. The cAMP-dependent pathway one of the essential routes of action elevates vasodilation responses where CGRP interacts with the RAMP1 protein a receptor accessory protein. Another pathway involves the modulation of pain where CGRP interacts with other neurotransmitters and proteins such as substance P and neurokinin.