Rabbit Polyclonal antibody to Caspase8Most upstream protease of the activation cascade of caspases responsible for the TNFRSF6/FAS mediated and TNFRSF1A induced cell death. Binding to the adapter molecule FADD recruits it to either receptor. The resulting aggregate called death-inducing signaling complex (DISC) performs CASP8 proteolytic activation. The active dimeric enzyme is then liberated from the DISC and free to activate downstream apoptotic proteases. Proteolytic fragments of the N-terminal propeptide (termed CAP3, CAP5 and CAP6) are likely retained in the DISC. Cleaves and activates CASP3, CASP4, CASP6, CASP7, CASP9 and CASP10. May participate in the GZMB apoptotic pathways. Cleaves ADPRT. Hydrolyzes the small-molecule substrate, Ac-Asp-Glu-Val-Asp-|-AMC. Likely target for the cowpox virus CRMA death inhibitory protein. Isoform 5, isoform 6, isoform 7 and isoform 8 lack the catalytic site and may interfere with the pro-apoptotic activity of the complex.
Immunogen
Peptide sequence around aa.221~225(T-L-D-K-V) derived from Human Caspase8.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
WB
Suggested starting dilutions are as follows. WB: 1:500~1:1000. Not yet tested in other applications. Optimal working dilutions should be determined experimentally by the end user.:
Species Reactivity
Human
Concentration
1mg/ml (Please refer to the vial label for the specific concentration)
Western blot analysis of extract from 293, Hela and HT29 cells using Caspase8 Antibody
Application Notes
Suggested starting dilutions are as follows. WB: 1:500~1:1000. Not yet tested in other applications. Optimal working dilutions should be determined experimentally by the end user.:
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
Keep as concentrated solution. Aliquot and store at -20ºC or below. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage Buffer
saline (without Mg2+ and Ca2+), pH 7.4, 150mM NaCl, 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol.