Calcitonin, chicken is a peptide hormone naturally produced in chickens. Structurally distinct from mammalian calcitonins, it plays a crucial role in regulating calcium homeostasis within the avian body. By binding to specific receptors, it inhibits osteoclast activity, reducing bone resorption and thereby helping to maintain proper calcium levels in the blood. This hormone has been a subject of research not only for understanding avian physiology but also for its potential applications in comparative endocrinology. In scientific studies, chicken calcitonin serves as a valuable model for exploring the evolution of calcitonin function and receptor-ligand interactions across species. It may also offer insights into developing novel therapeutic strategies for human bone and calcium - related disorders, despite its origin in chickens.

Chemical Formula: C145H240N42O46S2

Molecular Weight: 3371.91

Sequence: Cys-Ala-Ser-Leu-Ser-Thr-Cys-Val-Leu-Gly-Lys-Leu-Ser-Gln-Glu-Leu-His-Lys-Leu-Gln-Thr-Tyr-Pro-Arg-Thr-Asp-Val-Gly-Ala-Gly-Thr-Pro-NH2(Disulfidebridge:Cys1-Cys7）

Purity: From crude to 98%

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