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. Activation of these caspases results in the cleavage and activation of proinflammatory cytokines such as IL-1b and IL-18. Caspase-4 was initially identified as a homologous protein to Caspase-1 and the C. elegans Ced-3 which could induce apoptosis in transfected cells. More recent studies have shown that it can be activated by ER stress and has been suggested to be involved in multiple neuronal pathologies such as Alzheimer’s disease. The rodent homolog is known as Caspase 4 and Caspase 11.
Immunogen
Synthetic peptide from human CASP4 / Caspase 4.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
IHCWB
Caspase-4 antibody can be used in ELISA, Western Blot starting at 1:500 - 1:1000, immunohistochemistry starting at 5 μg/mL, and immunofluorescence starting at 10 μg/mL.:
Immunohistochemistry staining of Caspase-4 in heart tissue using Caspase-4 Antibody.
Application Notes
Caspase-4 antibody can be used in ELISA, Western Blot starting at 1:500 - 1:1000, immunohistochemistry starting at 5 μg/mL, and immunofluorescence starting at 10 μg/mL.:
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
Aliquot and store Caspase-4 antibody at -20 ˚C. As with all antibodies avoid freeze/thaw cycles.