DFF45 Antibody: Apoptosis is related to many diseases and induced by a family of cell death receptors and their ligands. Cell death signals are transduced by death domain containing adapter molecules and members of the caspase family of proteases. These death signals finally cause the degradation of chromosomal DNA by activated DNase. A human 45 kDa DNA fragmentation factor (DFF45) was identified recently which was cleaved by caspase-3 during apoptosis. Mouse homologue of human DFF45 was identified as a DNase inhibitor designated ICAD. Upon cleavage of DFF45/ICAD, a caspase activated deoxyribonuclease (DFF40/CAD) is released and activated and eventually causes the degradation of DNA in the nuclei. Therefore, the cleavage of DFF45/ICAD, which causes DFF40/CAD activation and DNA degradation, is the hallmark of apoptotic cell death.1) Liu X, Zou H, Slaughter C, Wang X. DFF, a heterodimeric protein that functions downstream of caspase-3 to trigger DNA fragmentation during apoptosis. Cell 1997;89:175-184
Immunogen
DFF45 antibody was raised against a 19 amino acid peptide near the carboxy terminus of human DFF45. The immunogen is located within the last 50 amino acids of DFF45.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
IgG
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
ELISAICCWB
DFF45 antibody can be used for detection of DFF45 and one of the cleaved fragments of DFF45 by Western blot at at 0.5 - 1 μg/mL and for immunoprecipitation. A 45 kDa band can be detected in non-apoptotic cells. Antibody can also be used for immunocytochemistry starting at 5 μg/mL.:
Immunocytochemistry of DFF45 in HeLa cells with DFF45 antibody at 5 μg/mL.
Application
Western blot analysis of DFF45 in HeLa (H), Jurkat (J), A431 (A), and K562 (K) whole cell lysate with DFF45 antibody at 1:1000 dilution.
Positive Control
1) Cat. No. 1201 - HeLa Cell Lysate
Application Notes
DFF45 antibody can be used for detection of DFF45 and one of the cleaved fragments of DFF45 by Western blot at at 0.5 - 1 μg/mL and for immunoprecipitation. A 45 kDa band can be detected in non-apoptotic cells. Antibody can also be used for immunocytochemistry starting at 5 μg/mL.:
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
DFF45 antibody can be stored at 4˚C for three months and -20˚C, stable for up to one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.
Storage Buffer
DFF45 Antibody is supplied in PBS containing 0.02% sodium azide.
Note: The product is for research use only,not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
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