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CASP3C

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Caspase 3 Assay Kit, Colorimetric

Synonym(s):

Colorimetric Caspase-3 Activity Assay Kit

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UNSPSC Code:
12161503
NACRES:
NA.84

usage

sufficient for 1,000 multiwell tests (in 96-well multiwell plates)
 sufficient for 100 standard tests (1 ml)

Quality Level

300

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−20°C

Gene Information

human ... CASP3(836)

General description

Caspase 3 Colorimetric Assay Kit provides the reagents needed for a quick and efficient detection of caspase 3 activity in cell lysates and in purified preparations of caspase 3.

The Caspase 3 Colorimetric Assay Kit is based on the hydrolysis of acetyl-Asp-Glu-Val-Asp p-nitroanilide (Ac-DEVD-pNA) by caspase 3, resulting in the release of the p-nitroaniline (pNA) moiety. p-Nitroaniline is detected at 405 nm (εmM=10.5). The concentration of the pNA released from the substrate is calculated from either the absorbance values at 405 nm or from a calibration curve prepared with pNA standards (pNA standard included with the kit).

Application

The assay can be performed (a) in 1 mL volume and measured using a spectrophotometer, or (b) in 100 µL volume in a 96-well plate using an ELISA reader.

Unit Definition

One unit of caspase 3 will cleave 1.0 μmol of Ac-DEVD-pNA per min at pH 7.4 at 25 °C.

Other Notes

Use 17 megohm water only

Kit Components Only

Product No.
Description
  • Water (17-18 megaOhm) 125 mL

Kit Components Also Available Separately

Product No.
Description
SDS
  • A0835Ac-DEVD-CHO inhibitor .5 mgSDS
  • A2559Ac-DEVD-pNA substrate 15 mgSDS
  • p-Nitroaniline standard 1 mg

Pictograms

Skull and crossbonesHealth hazard
GHS06,GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3 - STOT RE 2

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

Flash Point(F)

415.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

213 °C - closed cup

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