Mammalian calpains are calcium-activated, neutral, non-lysosomal, intracellular proteases that may be ubiquitous, stomach-specific, or muscle-specific. Calpain 1 is a ubiquitous protease that is involved in calcium homeostasis and the regulation of apoptosis. In cardiomyocytes, activated calpain 1 induces apoptosis by BID cleavage and release of cytochrome c from the mitochondria.
The Human Calpain 1 Inhibitor Screening Kit is a rapid, simple and sensitive assay that is suitable for high-throughput screening of Calpain 1 inhibitors. Calpain 1 activity is measured by cleaving a synthetic 7-amino-4-trifluoromethylcoumarin (AFC)-based substrate (Ac-LLY-AFC) to yield AFC, a fluorescent product (λex = 400/λem = 505 nm), proportional to the enzymatic activity present.
Features and Benefits
Compatible with high-throughput handling systems.
Suitability
Suitable for the screening of inhibitors of human Calpain 1.
Principle
The Human Calpain 1 Inhibitor Screening Kit is a rapid, simple and sensitive assay that is suitable for high-throughput screening of Calpain 1 inhibitors. Calpain 1 activity is measured by cleaving a synthetic 7-amino-4-trifluoromethylcoumarin (AFC)-based substrate (Ac-LLY-AFC) to yield AFC, a fluorescent product (λex = 400/λem = 505 nm), proportional to the enzymatic activity present.
Kit Components Only
Product No.
Description
Assay Buffer
Substrate
Calpain 1 Enzyme
Inhibitor Control
Storage Class
10 - Combustible liquids
flash_point_f
188.6 °F - closed cup
flash_point_c
87 °C - closed cup
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