Catalogue

Background
Caspase-9 exists as a pro-form (mw ~46 kDa) that is cleaved by the activity of Apaf-1 in the presence of cytosolic cytochrome c (Apaf-2) and dATP. The processing of pro-caspase-9 into a heterodimer consisting of a 35kDa and a 10 kDa chain activates the protease and induces the cascade leading to cleavage of caspase-3 and other apoptotic targets. The processing of caspase-9 may be blocked by the activity of bcl-x which physically interacts with the caspase-/Apaf-1 complex.

Synonyms: Cysteine-requiring Aspartate Protease-9; iCE-like apoptotic protease 6;Apoptotic protease Mch-6; Apoptotic protease-activating factor 3

Source

Immunogen: Synthetic peptide corresponding to amino acids 301-313 of human caspase-9

Product

Product Form: Unconjugated

Formulation: Provided as solution in phosphate buffered saline with 0.08% sodium azide

Purification Method: Ammonium Sulfate Precipitation

Concentration: See vial for concentration

Applications
Detects caspase-9 by Western blotting at 2-10 µg/ml. Optimal concentration should be evaluated by serial dilutions.

Functional Analysis: Western Blotting

Storage
Product should be stored at -20°C. Aliquot to avoid freeze/thaw cycles

Product Stability: See expiration date on vial

Shipping Conditions: Ship at ambient temperature, freeze upon arrival

Caution
This product is intended FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY, and FOR TESTS IN VITRO, not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures involving humans or animals. It may contain hazardous ingredients. Please refer to the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for additional information and proper handling procedures. Dispose product remainders according to local regulations.This datasheet is as accurate as reasonably achievable, but our company accepts no liability for any inaccuracies or omissions in this information.

References
1. Duan H, et al., ICE-LAP6, a novel member of the ICE/Ced-3 gene family, is activated by the cytotoxic T cell protease granzyme B. J. Biol. Chem. 1996, 271, 16720-16724 2. Srinivasula SM, et al., The Ced-3/interleukin 1beta converting enzyme-like homolog Mch6 and the lamin-cleaving enzyme Mch2alpha are substrates for the apoptotic mediator CPP32. J. Biol. Chem. 1996, 271, 27099-27106 3. Li P, et al., Cytochrome c and dATP-dependent formation of Apaf-1/caspase-9 complex initiates an apoptotic protease cascade. Cell 1997, 91, 479-489 4. Pan G, et al., Caspase-9, Bcl-XL, and Apaf-1 form a ternary complex. J. Biol. Chem. 1998, 273, 5841-5845

Protein Reference(s)

Database Name: UniProt

Accession Number: P55211

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