Abcam, ab182216, Anti-Protein CASP antibody [EPR18806]

Size: 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Protein CASP antibody. Suitable for IP, WB, ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 2 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR18806,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra), WB, IPSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Product details:
Patented technology
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technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
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What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
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recombinant antibodies

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Protein CASP also known as Caspase or CASP protein is an important player in the process of apoptosis. Caspases are cysteine-aspartic proteases that exist as inactive proenzymes made of a prodomain large and small subunits. Upon activation caspases cleave substrates after aspartic acid residues. The Caspase family proteins have similar structures with molecular masses around 20 kDa to 40 kDa. CASP proteins are widely expressed across different tissues in the body. Activation can happen through intrinsic and extrinsic pathways enabling them to mediate the orderly dismantling of cellular components.
Biological function summary
Protein CASP acts as an executioner enzyme in cell death. It forms part of intricate protein complexes notably the apoptosome which includes APAF1 and cytochrome c. Once activated CASP proteins initiate a cascade of proteolytic events that lead to the dismantling of the cell. This process is tightly regulated and is essential for maintaining homeostasis and tissue development. Other caspases work upstream to activate downstream executioner caspases further highlighting the protein's role in these biological functions.
Pathways
Protein CASP plays a significant role in apoptotic signaling pathways. It is pivotal in both the extrinsic and intrinsic apoptotic pathways. In the extrinsic pathway proteins such as FADD and DISC interact with CASP-8 to trigger apoptosis. The intrinsic pathway includes the release of cytochrome c which partners with APAF1 leading to the activation of CASP-9 and subsequently other caspases. This cascade illustrates the interconnected nature of apoptotic signaling with other molecular pathways ensuring the precise regulation of cell death.
Protein CASP is associated with cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Dysregulation of CASP activity can result in either excessive cell death or survival contributing to disease pathogenesis. In cancers often CASP activity is impaired allowing cancer cells to evade apoptosis and proliferate unchecked. In neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's abnormal CASP activation contributes to neuronal loss. The interaction between CASP proteins and BCL-2 family members highlights their role in these diseases emphasizing the therapeutic targeting potential in modulating CASP activity.