Description
Caspase-5 Fluorometric Assay Kit
Activation of ICE-family proteases/caspases initiates apoptosis in mammalian cells. The Caspase-5 Fluorometric Assay Kit provides a simple and convenient means for assaying the activity of caspase-5 and related caspases that recognize the sequence WEHD. The assay is based on detection of cleavage of substrate WEHD-AFC (AFC: 7-amino-4-trifluoromethyl coumarin). WEHD-AFC emits blue light (ax = 400 nm); upon cleavage of the substrate by caspase-5 or related caspases, free AFC emits a yellow-green fluorescence (ax = 505 nm), which can be quantified using a fluorometer or fluorecence microtiter plate reader.
Key Information | Description |
Detection Method | Fluorescence (Ex/Em 400/505 nm) |
Species Reactivity | Mammalian |
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Applications | Detect early/middle stages of apoptosis; differentiate apoptosis from necrosis. |
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Storage Conditions | -20°C |
Shipping Conditions | Gel Pack |
USAGE | For Research Use Only! Not For Use in Humans. |