Caspase 4 Assay Kit (Fluorometric) (ab65658)
Key features and details
- Assay type: Enzyme activity
- Detection method: Fluorescent
- Platform: Microplate reader
- Assay time: 2 hr
- Sample type: Cell Lysate, Tissue Extracts
Overview
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Product name
Caspase 4 Assay Kit (Fluorometric)
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Detection method
Fluorescent -
Sample type
Tissue Extracts, Cell Lysate -
Assay type
Enzyme activity -
Assay time
2h 00m -
Product overview
Abcam's Caspase 4 Assay Kit (Fluorometric) provides a simple and convenient means for assaying the activity of caspases that recognize the sequence LEVD. The assay is based on detection of cleavage of substrate LEVD-AFC (AFC: 7-amino-4-trifluoromethyl coumarin). LEVD-AFC emits blue light (λmax = 400 nm); upon cleavage of the substrate by caspase 4 or related caspases, free AFC emits a yellow-green fluorescence (λmax = 505 nm), which can be quantified using a fluorometer or a fluorecence microtiter plate reader.
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Notes
Activation of ICE-family proteases/caspases initiates apoptosis in mammalian cells.
Other caspase and apoptosis assays
Review the full set of caspase assays, or the apoptosis assay and apoptosis marker guide.
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Platform
Microplate reader
Properties
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Storage instructions
Store at -20°C. Please refer to protocols. -
Components 100 tests 2X Reaction Buffer 4 x 2ml Cell Lysis Buffer 1 x 100ml DTT 1 x 400µl LEVD-AFC (1mM) 1 x 500µl -
Research areas
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Relevance
Caspase 4 is a member of the cysteine-aspartic acid protease (caspase) family. It is involved in the activation cascade of caspases responsible for apoptosis execution. Caspases exist as inactive proenzymes. Activation of caspases requires proteolytic processing at conserved internal aspartic residues to generate a heterodimeric enzyme consisting of large and small subunits. Caspase 4 is able to cleave and activate its own precursor protein, as well as the caspase 1 precursor. Caspase 4 mRNA is found in most tissues examined with the exception of the brain. Highest expression is found in spleen and lung, with moderate expression in heart and liver. Low expression is observed with skeletal muscle, kidney, and testis. -
Cellular localization
Cytoplasmic and Mitochondrial -
Alternative names
- CASP4
- Caspase4
- ICE(rel)II
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