Anti-Caspase 12 (CASP12, Caspase-12, CASP-12)

Caspases mediate essential key proteolytic events in inflammatory cascades and the apoptotic cell death pathway. Caspase 12 is involved in the apoptosis triggered by a stress on the endoplasmic reticulum. Caspase-12 is colocalized to the ER with several proteins that are involved in Alzheimer's disease including gamma-secretase presenilin and beta-amyloid precursor protein (APP). Caspase-12 mediates cytotoxicity induced by amyloid-beta. Caspase 12 activation results in cell death in the absence of the cytochrome c-dependent pathway. Recently caspase-12 has been suggested to affect signaling pathways linking some G-protein coupled receptors to alphaIIbbeta3 activation. Caspase-12 is ubiquitously expressed in mouse tissues. Applications: Suitable for use in Western Blot and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Immunohistochemistry (Formalin fixed paraffin embedded): 10ug/ml , Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.