Abcam, ab214430, Anti-Cleaved Caspase-3 antibody [EPR21032]

Size: 20µL / 100µL / 1mL
Anti-Cleaved Caspase-3 antibody [EPR21032] (ab214430) is a rabbit monoclonal antibody detecting Cleaved Caspase-3 in Western Blot . Suitable for Mouse . - Biophysical QC for unrivalled batch-batch consistency - Over 110 publications
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR21032,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse,
Applications:WBSee 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.,
Specificity:ab214430 recognises both pro-Caspase-3 and p17 cleavage fragments.

Product details:
What is this antibody validated in?
Anti-Cleaved Caspase-3 antibody [EPR21032] (ab214430) is a rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB) in Mouse samples.
What is the molecular weight of Cleaved Caspase-3?
Anti-Cleaved Caspase-3 [EPR21032] (ab214430) specifically detects a band for Cleaved Caspase-3 (UniProt: P70677) at a molecular weight of 31kDa.
Trusted by the scientific community
Anti-Cleaved Caspase-3 [EPR21032] (ab214430) was first used in a scientific publication in 2018 and has been cited over 110 times in peer-reviewed journals.
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Patented technology
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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
For more information, read more on
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Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 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.
The Cleaved Caspase-3 also known as active caspase 3 plays an important role in the execution phase of cell apoptosis. The caspase 3 molecule has a molecular weight of approximately 32 kDa. It undergoes cleavage into subunits that are important for its activation marking its conversion into the cleaved form. Cleaved caspase is widely expressed in various tissues with a notable presence in the cytoplasm of cells undergoing apoptotic processes. Cleavage of caspase 3 results in the formation of a functional enzyme that participates in the degradation of cellular components during apoptosis.
Biological function summary
Caspase 3 acts as an executioner enzyme in the process of programmed cell death. Its cleavage from the inactive zymogen form into the active form triggers apoptotic pathways ensuring the removal of damaged or unnecessary cells. Cleaved caspase operates within a proteolytic cascade often in conjunction with other caspases such as caspase 9. Once activated caspase 3 targets and cleaves specific cellular substrates contributing to the characteristic morphological changes and DNA fragmentation associated with apoptosis.
Pathways
Cleaved caspase 3 is significant within the intrinsic and extrinsic apoptotic pathways. It acts downstream of initiator caspases such as caspase 9 in the intrinsic pathway where its activation involves mitochondrial signals. In the extrinsic pathway it closely associates with caspase 8 mediating cell death signals from extracellular triggers. These pathways ensure that cleaved caspase 3 fulfills its role as a critical mediator of apoptosis linking upstream death signals to cellular dismantling during the apoptosis process.
Cleaved caspase 3 connects to conditions such as cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. In cancer dysregulation of caspase 3 activity may lead to evasion of apoptosis facilitating tumor progression. Therapeutic approaches aim to restore its apoptotic functions in cancer cells. In neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease abnormal activation of cleaved caspase 3 contributes to neuronal loss. It interacts with proteins like amyloid precursor protein promoting the pathological changes associated with this disorder. Understanding these interactions provides insights into potential therapeutic avenues.