Ready-to-use colorimetric substrate for caspase-1/ICE and related caspases that recognize the amino acid sequence YVAD. Caspase-1 and related caspase activity can be quantified by spectrophotometric detection of free pNA (l= 400 nm) after cleavage from the peptide substrate YVAD-pNA, using a spectrophotometer or multi-well plate reader. The ready-to-use caspase substrate provides an economic alternative for large volume users.
Additional Information
Synonyms
Ac-YVAD-pNA, Caspase-1 Substrate, Colorimetric
Product #
C-2228
Chemical Name
Ac-YVAD-pNA, Caspase-1 Substrate, Colorimetric
Formula
C29H36N5O10
MW
628.6
Appearance
Liquid
Purity
98% by HPLC
Storage Temp
-20°C
Use
A substrate for caspase-1 and caspase-4; cleavage is monitored colorimetrically at 405nm