CALR Antilichaam / Calreticuline

Calreticulin is a multifunctional protein that acts as a major Ca (2+) -binding (storage) protein in the lumen of the endoplasmic reticulum. It is also found in the nucleus, suggesting that it may have a role in transcription regulation. Calreticulin binds to the synthetic peptide KLGFFKR, which is almost identical to an amino acid sequence in the DNA-binding domain of the superfamily of nuclear receptors. Calreticulin binds to antibodies in certain sera of systemic lupus and Sjogren patients which contain anti-Ro/SSA antibodies, it is highly conserved among species, and it is located in the endoplasmic and sarcoplasmic reticulum where it may bind calcium. The amino terminus of calreticulin interacts with the DNA-binding domain of the glucocorticoid receptor and prevents the receptor from binding to its specific glucocorticoid response element. Calreticulin can inhibit the binding of androgen receptor to its hormone-responsive DNA element and can inhibit androgen receptor and retinoic acid receptor transcriptional activities in vivo, as well as retinoic acid-induced neuronal differentiation. Thus, calreticulin can act as an important modulator of the regulation of gene transcription by nuclear hormone receptors. Systemic lupus erythematosus is associated with increased autoantibody titers against calreticulin but calreticulin is not a Ro/SS-A antigen. Earlier papers referred to calreticulin as an Ro/SS-A antigen but this was later disproven. Increased autoantibody titer against human calreticulin is found in infants with complete congenital heart block of both the IgG and IgM classes.

Western blot: 1:1000-1:2000, Immunohistochemistry (FFPE) : 1:50-1:100, Flow cytometry: 1:25 (with 1x10e6 cells)

P27797

Human, Rat

A portion of amino acids 277-305 from the human protein were used as the immunogen for the CALR antibody.

WB, IHC-P, FACS

Antigen affinity purified

Purified

This CALR antibody is available for research use only.

Aliquot the CALR antibody and store frozen at -20°C or colder. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

In 1X PBS, pH 7.4, with 0.09% sodium azide

The stated application concentrations are suggested starting points. Titration of the CALR antibody may be required due to differences in protocols and secondary/substrate sensitivity.

Western blot testing of human 1) Jurkat, 2) HeLa, 3) K562, 4) SH-SY5Y, 5) Ramos and 6) A549 cell lysate with CALR antibody. Expected molecular weight: 46-55 kDa.