Biolegend, 421928, NucView® 488 Caspase-3 Substrate, 100microl

Caspase 3 is an effector caspase that plays a major role in the apoptotic pathway and activated by initiator caspase during the early stages of apoptosis. Its activity ultimately leads to apoptotic chromatin condensation and DNA fragmentation. This substrate is a four-amino acid DEVD peptide conjugated to a high-affinity DNA-binding dye. The non-fluorescent caspase-3 substrate enters the cytoplasm, and active Caspase-3 in apoptotic cells cleaves the substrate, releasing the DNA-binding dye. The DNA dye migrates to the nucleus and fluoresces upon binding to DNA. Thus, this probe allows for detection of caspase 3 activity in live cells by imaging and flow cytometry.
100microl
Verified Reactivity: Human
Reported Reactivity: Mouse, Species independent
Formulation: 1 vial of 100 µL of NucView® 488 Caspase-3 Substrate in DMSO
Storage & Handling: 4°C; protected from light
Application: Live cell imaging - Quality tested FC - Verified
Recommended Usage: Refer to the detailed protocol in the application notes section.
Application Notes: Component: 100 μL of NucView® 488 Caspase-3 Substrate in DMSO (1 mM) Store at 2-8°C, protected from light Required Materials Not Included: Phosphate Buffered Saline pH 7.4 (PBS) (no calcium/magnesium) Detection/Imaging Guidelines: Ex/Em = 485/515 nm Fluorescence microscope filter set: FITC Flow cytometry channel: FITC Live-Cell Imaging Assay Protocol: Grow cells on vessel with coverslip bottom and treat them under desired experimental conditions. Note: Staurosporine treatment (5 µM) for 4 hours can be used as a positive control for most cell types. Bring the NucView® 488 Caspase-3 Substrate to room temperature and add directly to cells to a final concentration of 5 µM. Ex: Add 1 µL to 200 µL medium per well in a 96-well plate. Note: Nuclear counterstaining such as DRAQ5 (Cat. No. 424101) can be added at the same time if desired. Incubate cells at 37°C for 30 minutes or longer. For endpoint analysis, wash cells gently with PBS before imaging. Note: Live cells can be imaged directly in the presence of Caspase-3 substrate if time point analysis is desired. Image cells in FITC/GFP channel on a fluorescence microscope. Note: Cells stained with NucView® 488 Caspase-3 Substrate can undergo formaldehyde-fixation, e.g. by adding Fixation Buffer (Cat. No. 420801). This probe is not compatible with alcohol-based fixatives. Detergent-based permeabilization may diminish signal intensity. Flow Cytometry Assay Protocol: Treat adherent or suspension cells under desired conditions. Note: Staurosporine treatment (5 µM) for 4 hours can be used as a positive control for most cell types For adherent cells, detach cells and prepare cell suspension before proceeding. Prepare cell suspension (about 106 cells/mL) in medium or buffer. Bring the NucView® 488 Caspase-3 Substrate to room temperature and add directly to cells to a final concentration of 5 µM. Ex: Add 1 µL to 200 µL medium per well in a FACS tube. Co-stains, such as antibodies or live/dead stains can be added to cells at the same time. Incubate cells at 37°C for 15-30 minutes or longer. Optional: For endpoint analysis, or if samples cannot be analyzed immediately, cells can be washed with PBS and fixed for 10 min with 1 mL of Fixation Buffer (Cat. No. 420801). Wash cells with 2 mL PBS and resuspend in PBS or other buffer before analysis. Analyze fluorescence intensity using the FITC (530/30 nm) channel.
Application References(PubMed link indicates BioLegend citation): Omi J, et al. 2024. JCB. 223:2. Kang D, et al. 2024. Cell Death and Disease. 15:26. Choi DH, et al. 2023. Front Onc. 13:1252014.
Structure: Fluorogenic DNA dye coupled to the caspase DEVD recognition sequence
Function: Detection of caspase activity
Biology Area: Apoptosis/Tumor Suppressors/Cell Death, Cell Death
Gene ID: NA
Regulatory Status: RUO
Other Names: Caspase-3 substrate, Caspase 3, Caspase probe