Caspase-4 antibody
Rabbit anti caspase-4 (N-terminal) antibody recognizes an epitope within the N-terminal region (NT) of Caspase-4, otherwise known as ICH-2. Caspase-4, a member of the Caspase-1 subfamily of cysteine proteases, exists as an inactive pro-enzyme which undergoes proteolytic cleavage of its p30 precursor form, into smaller p20 and p10 subunits.
The cellular localization of Caspase-4 on the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) membrane, has resulted in this protein becoming a focus of studies in which dysfunction or stress to the ER membrane is implicated, such as Alzheimer’s disease and Ischemia and confirms the involvement of Caspase-4 as an instigator of cellular apoptosis.
The cellular localization of Caspase-4 on the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) membrane, has resulted in this protein becoming a focus of studies in which dysfunction or stress to the ER membrane is implicated, such as Alzheimer’s disease and Ischemia and confirms the involvement of Caspase-4 as an instigator of cellular apoptosis.
Product Details
- Target Species
- Human
- Species Cross-Reactivity
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Target Species Cross Reactivity Mouse - N.B. Antibody reactivity and working conditions may vary between species.
- Product Form
- Purified IgG - liquid
- Preparation
- Antisera to human Caspase-4 (NT) were raised by repeated immunisation of rabbits with highly purified antigen. Purified IgG was prepared by affinity chromatography.
- Buffer Solution
- Phosphate buffered saline
- Preservative Stabilisers
0.02% Sodium Azide - Immunogen
- A 16 amino acid peptide from human Caspase-4 amino terminus.
- Approx. Protein Concentrations
- IgG concentration 1.0 mg/ml
Storage Information
- Storage
- Store at +4oC or at -20oC if preferred.
This product should be stored undiluted.
Storage in frost free freezers is not recommended. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing as this may denature the antibody. Should this product contain a precipitate we recommend microcentrifugation before use. - Guarantee
- 18 months from date of despatch.
More Information
- UniProt
- P49662 Related reagents
- Entrez Gene
- CASP4 Related reagents
- GO Terms
- GO:0005515 protein binding
- GO:0005622 intracellular
- GO:0004197 cysteine-type endopeptidase activity
- GO:0006915 apoptosis
- GO:0006508 proteolysis
- GO:0006917 induction of apoptosis
- Regulatory
- For research purposes only
Applications of Caspase-4 antibody
| Application Name | Verified | Min Dilution | Max Dilution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immunohistology - Paraffin | 2.0ug/ml | ||
| Western Blotting | 1.0ug/ml |
Where this antibody has not been tested for use in a particular technique this does not necessarily exclude its use in such procedures. Suggested working dilutions are given as a guide only. It is recommended that the user titrates the antibody for use in their own system using appropriate negative/positive controls.
- Immunohistology
- *This product does not require protein digestion pre-treatment of paraffin embedded sections e.g. trypsin or pronase prior to staining. This product does not require antigen retrieval using heat treatment prior to staining of paraffin sections.
- Histology Positive Control Tissue
- Spleen tissue.
- Western Blotting
- AHP964 detects a band of approximately 34 kDa in Ramos cell lysates.
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Secondary Antibodies Available
| Description | Product Code | Pack Size | Applications | List Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheep anti Rabbit IgG:Biotin | 2AB02B | 1 ml | C E P WB | ||
| Goat anti Rabbit IgG (Fc):Biotin | STAR121B | 1 mg | E WB | ||
| Goat anti Rabbit IgG (Fc):FITC | STAR121F | 1 mg | F | ||
| Goat anti Rabbit IgG (Fc):HRP | STAR121P | 1 mg | E WB | ||
| Goat anti Rabbit IgG (H/L):HRP | STAR124P | 1 mg | C E WB | ||
| Sheep anti Rabbit IgG:FITC | STAR34B | 1 mg | C F | ||
| Sheep anti Rabbit IgG:RPE | STAR35A | 1 ml | F | ||
| Sheep anti Rabbit IgG:DyLight®488 | STAR36D488GA | 0.1 mg | F IF WB | ||
| Sheep anti Rabbit IgG:DyLight®549 | STAR36D549GA | 0.1 mg | F IF | ||
| Sheep anti Rabbit IgG:DyLight®649 | STAR36D649GA | 0.1 mg | F IF | ||
| Sheep anti Rabbit IgG:DyLight®680 | STAR36D680GA | 0.1 mg | F IF WB | ||
| Sheep anti Rabbit IgG:Dylight®800 | STAR36D800GA | 0.1 mg | F IF WB |
Useful Reagents Available
| Description | Product Code | Pack Size | Applications | List Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigen Retrieval Buffer, pH8.0 | BUF025A | 500 ml | P | ||
| Antigen Retrieval Buffer, pH8.0 | BUF025C | 50 ml | P | ||
| TidyBlot Western Blot Detection Reagent:HRP | STAR209P | 0.5 ml | WB* |
Product Specific References
References for Caspase-4 antibody
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Katayama, T. et al. (2004) Induction of neuronal death by ER stress in Alzheimer's disease.
J Chem Neuroanat. 28 (1-2): 67-78.
Further Reading
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Kamens, J. et al. (1995) Identification and characterization of ICH-2, a novel member of the interleukin-1 beta-converting enzyme family of cysteine proteases.
J Biol Chem. 270 (25): 15250-6. -
Cohen, G.M. (1997) Caspases: the executioners of apoptosis.
Biochem J. 326 ( Pt 1): 1-16.
