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Antigen Information
Protein Name & Synonyms:
CASP2
Target Species:
- Human
Antibody Specifications
Applications:
Immunohistology - Paraffin, Western Blotting
Concentration:
IgG concentration 1.0mg/ml
Preparation:
Antiserum to human caspase-2 was raised by repeated immunisation of rabbits with highly purified antigen. Purified IgG was prepared from whole serum by affinity chromatography.
Species Reactivity:
Human, Mouse
Specificity
This product recognizes human caspase-2, a 53 kDa member of the cysteine-aspartic acid protease (caspase) family.
Caspase-2 is required for the permeabilisation of the mitochondria and the resulting amplification of caspase activity, in response to cytotoxic stress. Cytotoxic stress induced proteolytic cleavage of the caspase-2 proenzyme forms an active caspase which cleaves other caspases in a cascade. This leads to the release of cytochrome c and Smac from mitochondria and the translocation of Bax from the cytoplasm to the mitochondria, leading to apoptosis.
In adults, caspase-2 is expressed in the placenta, lung, kidney, pancreas and at lower levels in the heart, brain, liver and skeletal muscle.
Caspase-2 is required for the permeabilisation of the mitochondria and the resulting amplification of caspase activity, in response to cytotoxic stress. Cytotoxic stress induced proteolytic cleavage of the caspase-2 proenzyme forms an active caspase which cleaves other caspases in a cascade. This leads to the release of cytochrome c and Smac from mitochondria and the translocation of Bax from the cytoplasm to the mitochondria, leading to apoptosis.
In adults, caspase-2 is expressed in the placenta, lung, kidney, pancreas and at lower levels in the heart, brain, liver and skeletal muscle.
Storage/Stability
Store at +4 °C or at -20 °C if preferred.
Storage in frost-free freezers is not recommended.
This product should be stored undiluted. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing as this may denature the antibody. Should this product contain a precipitate we recommend microcentrifugation before use.
If stored in this manner, this product is stable for 18 months after receipt.
Format
Supplied as:
Purified IgG - liquid
Formulation:
Phosphate buffered saline
Format Type:
Purified
Preparation
Antiserum to human caspase-2 was raised by repeated immunisation of rabbits with highly purified antigen. Purified IgG was prepared from whole serum by affinity chromatography.
Immunogen:
Synthetic peptide corresponding to 6 amino acid sequence from the amino-terminus of human Caspase-2.
Preservative:
0.02% Sodium Azide (NaN3)
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Usage
This product is furnished for LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY.
Not for diagnostic or therapeutic use.
