Anti-Caspase-4, clone 17D9 Antibody

Caspase-4 (CASP-4), also known as Caspase-11 (CASP-11), or Protease ICH-3, and encoded by the gene names Casp4, Casp11, Caspl, and Ich3, is a member of the peptidase C14A family and might be involved in ER-stress induced apoptosis. Caspase-4 protein has been shown to cleave Caspase-1 and might be involved in the activation cascade of caspases responsible for apoptosis execution. Caspase-4 promotes IL-1 beta processing by ICE, and therefore may also play a role in inflammatory responses. Caspase-4 has been indicated to interact with TMEM214, in the process of ER membrane localization. Additionally, Caspase-4 is a heterotetramer that consists of two anti-parallel arranged heterodimers, each one formed by a 20 kDa (p20) and a 10 kDa (p10) subunit. The two subunits are derived by an autocatalytic mechanism, from the precursor sequence. Recent studies have shown that the activity of Caspase-4 is increased 30-fold by endotoxins (LPS). Other studies have indicated that Caspase-4 is induced by ER stress in a DDIT3/CHOP-dependent manner. Caspase-4 is expressed mostly in lung and spleen, and less in liver, skeletal muscle, kidney and testis.

~48 and 38 kDa observed

Corresponding to mouse Caspase-4.

Anti-Caspase-4, clone 17D9 is an antibody against Caspase-4 for use in WB, IP, IH.

Immunoprecipitation Analysis: A representative lot immunoprecipitated Caspase-4 in ischemia induced mouse brains (Kang, S., et al. (2000) JCB. 149(3):613-622).
Immunohistochemistry Analysis: A representative lot detected Caspase-4 in wildtype and ischemic mouse brains (Kang, S., et al. (2000) JCB. 149(3):613-622).

Research Category
Inflammation & Immunology

Research Sub Category
Immunoglobulins & Immunology

Format: Purified

Protein G Purified

Purified rat monoclonal IgG2aκ in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide.

Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt.

Evaluated by Western Blotting in bacterial J53 treated macrophage cell lysate.

Western Blotting Analysis: 2.0 µg/mL of this antibody detected Caspase-4 in 10 µg of bacterial J53 treated macrophage cell lysate.

Concentration: Please refer to lot specific datasheet.

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