Calpains are calcium-dependent cysteine proteases that are expressed ubiquitously in eukaryotes. Calpains regulate diverse cellular processes such as development, apoptosis and signal transduction . Calpain-2 has been implicated in the development of synaptic plasticity and cataract . Anti-Calpain-2 is specific for the large subunit of calpain-2 in humans, mice and rats. The antibody does not bind to other members of the calpain protein family.
Immunogen
synthetic peptide corresponding to the large subunit of human calpain II (m-calpain, Clpn02, calpain-2).
Application
Anti-Calpain-2, Large Subunit antibody is suitable for use in western blot (1:1000) and immunoblot (80kDa and 58kDa).
Applications in which this antibody has been used successfully, and the associated peer-reviewed papers, are given below. Western Blotting (1 paper)
Physical form
Solution in phosphate buffered saline containing 50% glycerol, 1% bovine serum albumin, and 0.02% sodium azide.
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