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CALCRL

Calcitonin gene-related peptide type 1 receptor (CALCRL)

CALCRL is a Membrane hormone receptor (RTK/GPCR) on the endocrine & hormone axis. G protein-coupled receptor which specificity is determined by its interaction with receptor-activity-modifying proteins (RAMPs) (PubMed:32296767, PubMed:33602864, PubMed:8626685). Together with RAMP1, form the receptor complex for calcitonin-gene-related peptides CALCA/CGRP1 and … It is indexed under "PTH, calcitonin & calcium sensing" on our pathway page for antibodies, inhibitors, and assay guidance.

Research notes

  • Combine with other genes in the same hub block via genetics or pharmacology to test non-redundant roles of CALCRL.
  • For nuclear receptors pair ligands, co-regulators, and reporter assays; for membrane receptors note GPCR/RTK downstream and desensitization.
  • Verify antibody clone, phospho-site, and stimulation; include KD/KO or inhibitor controls.

On the pathway hub (sections)

Genetic lesions & expression context (quick reference)

Type / exampleDomain / context (brief)
Ligand stimulationLigand-dependent phosphorylation
GPCR desensitizationβ-arrestin / internalization control
CN / expressionCopy number & tissue expression

Naming and prevalence vary by cohort and assay—annotate clinically with COSMIC, ClinVar, OncoKB, and datasheets; research context only.

Assay readouts for CALCRL

  • Receptor activation: CALCRL ligand-induced p-Tyr / p-AKT / cAMP.
  • GPCR: β-arrestin recruitment and internalization; second-messenger reporters.
  • RTK: insulin/IGF IRS–PI3K axis where applicable.
  • Pharmacology: peptide hormones or small-molecule agonist/antagonist matrices.

CALCRL experimental notes

Examples below reflect common literature and public resources (e.g., CCLE, DepMap)—validate genotypes, expression, and passage in your own stocks before committing assays.

[1] Cell lines commonly used for CALCRL studies (examples)

  • Tool lines: HEK293T, CHO, MIN6, MCF-7, Ba/F3—screen by CALCRL expression and pathway context (CCLE/DepMap).
  • Combine with neighbors (PTH, PTHLH, PTH1R, PTH2R) via KD/pharmacology to test non-redundancy.
  • Overexpression/rescue in HEK293T supports mechanism and IP workflows.
  • Isogenic/CRISPR models separate pathway dependency from bypass survival.

[2] Cell samples for CALCRL Western blot

  • Whole-cell lysates—optimize RIPA/NP-40 per antibody; phosphatase inhibitors for phospho blots.
  • Stimulation: serum starvation ± insulin/EGF or amino-acid withdrawal/refeed as relevant.
  • Controls: siRNA/shRNA, CRISPR KO, or inhibitors to validate band specificity.
  • Loading: BCA normalization; subcellular fractionation when needed.

[3] Tissue samples for CALCRL Western blot

  • Matched tumor/adjacent frozen tissues after pathology review.
  • Mouse GEMM or xenografts—mind species antibody cross-reactivity.
  • Primary cells/PDCs when ethically approved.
  • FFPE needs specialized extraction; frozen tissue preferred for phospho work.

[4] Cell samples for CALCRL immunoprecipitation

  • Tagged overexpression: HEK293T FLAG/HA-CALCRL for complex capture.
  • Endogenous IP: high-expression lines; often ≥1–5×10⁶ cells per IP.
  • Stimulation: ligand or nutrient treatments enrich interactions—pilot time courses.
  • Controls: isotype IgG, empty vector, KD/KO negatives.

Human tissues and primary cells require ethics/IRB approval; tumors are heterogeneous—record histotype, site, and preservation conditions.

Bypass & related pathways

Models & genetics note

Overexpression vs endogenous CALCRL can differ in dosage, splicing, and compartmentation—in organoids/PDX, record passage, matrix, and drug history.

Quick search presets

CALCRL-related antibodies (keyword-biased)

Adds CALCRL keyword bias atop the 内分泌和激素 antibody pool—if sparse, use presets above or global search.

FAQ

This content supports research reagents and pathway education—not medical advice. Annotate mutations, drug indications, and protocols with authoritative databases, datasheets, and institutional oversight.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-18

Related on this site

See the endocrine & hormone hub for neighboring targets—cross-check PI3K, MAPK, RTK, and metabolism pages as needed.