Caspase-3 is ubiquitously expressed, and like other caspases, is synthesized as an inactive proenzyme. Upon activation, Caspase-3 is cleaved at Asp28-Ser29 and Asp175-Ser176, thereby generating two subunits of 17kD (p17) and 12kD (p12), respectively. Recent studies have implicated that Caspase-3 is associated with the induction of apoptosis. Activation of Caspase-3 occurs in response to variety of apoptotic inducers, including Fas mediated apoptosis. In zebrafish model, the apoptosis process was also companied by the activation of caspase-3, evidenced by the high levels of activated caspase-3 throughout the cells of the blastodisc and in the cytoplasm of the yolk cell detected by immunohistochemistry.
Applications:
Suitable for use in ELISA and Western Blot. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
ELISA: 1:5000-1:20,000
Western Blot: 1:500-1:1000
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Control Peptide: C2087-02R
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.