Caspase-2 Antibody: Caspases are a family of cysteine proteases that can be divided into the apoptotic and inflammatory caspase subfamilies. Unlike the apoptotic caspases, members of the inflammatory subfamily are generally not involved in cell death but are associated with the immune response to microbial pathogens. Members of this subfamily include caspase-1, -4, -5, and -12 and can activate proinflammatory cytokines such as IL-1β and IL-18. Although phylogenetically similar to this subfamily, Caspase-2 is thought to be involved in stress-induced apoptosis. Caspase-2 has two major isoforms; overexpression on the long form results in apoptosis while that of the short form suppresses cell death.1) Martinon F and Tschopp J. Inflammatory caspases: linking an intracellular innate immune system to autoinflammatory diseases. Cell 2004; 117:561-74.
Immunogen
Caspase-2 antibody was raised against a 16 amino acid synthetic peptide from the amino-terminus of human Caspase-2. The immunogen is located within the first 50 amino acids of Caspase-2.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
IgG
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
ELISAICCWB
Caspase-2 antibody can be used for the detection of caspase-2 by Western blot at 1 μg/mL. Antibody can also be used for immunocytochemistry starting at 2 μg/mL.:
Immunocytochemistry of caspase-2 in A-20 cells with caspase-2 antibody at 2 μg/mL.
Application
Western blot analysis of Caspase-2 in (A) human thymus tissue and (B) human kidney lysate with Caspase-2 antibody at 1 μg/mL.
Application Notes
Caspase-2 antibody can be used for the detection of caspase-2 by Western blot at 1 μg/mL. Antibody can also be used for immunocytochemistry starting at 2 μg/mL.:
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
Caspase-2 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
Caspase-2 Antibody is supplied in PBS containing 0.02% sodium azide.