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Caspase-1 Antibody (14F468) - BSA Free

Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # NB100-56565

Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne

Key Product Details

Validated by

Biological Validation

Species Reactivity

Validated:

Human, Mouse, Rat

Cited:

Human, Mouse, Rat

Applications

Validated:

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence, Immunohistochemistry, Immunohistochemistry-Frozen, Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin, Simple Western, Western Blot

Cited:

Block/Neutralize, ELISA, IF/IHC, Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence, Immunohistochemistry-Frozen, Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin, Western Blot

Label

Unconjugated

Antibody Source

Monoclonal Mouse IgG1 kappa Clone # 14F468

Format

BSA Free

Concentration

1.0 mg/ml

Product Specifications

Immunogen

Caspase-1 Antibody (14F468) was developed against two synthetic peptides from the human Caspase-1 protein (amino acids 371-390 and 31-45) [UniProt P29466].

Reactivity Notes

Immunogen's sequence similarity with other species: Porcine/Pig (85%), Equine/Horse (80%), Canine (70%). Rat reactivity reported in scientific literature (PMID: 22133203).

Localization

Cytoplasm, Nucleus

Specificity

Caspase-1 Antibody (14F468) will recognize full-length Caspase-1 and cleaved Caspase-1 forms that retain amino acids 371-390 of the Caspase-1 protein.

Clonality

Monoclonal

Host

Mouse

Isotype

IgG1 kappa

Theoretical MW

45.2 kDa.
Disclaimer note: The observed molecular weight of the protein may vary from the listed predicted molecular weight due to post translational modifications, post translation cleavages, relative charges, and other experimental factors.

Scientific Data Images for Caspase-1 Antibody (14F468) - BSA Free

Detection of Caspase-1 in HeLa Cell Lysate by Simple Western

Detection of Caspase-1 in HeLa Cell Lysate by Simple Western

Simple Western lane view shows a specific band for Caspase 1 in 1.0 mg/ml of HeLa lysate. This experiment was performed under reducing conditions using the 12-230 kDa separation system.
Immunohistological Staining of Caspase-1 in Control and OHT-Injured Mouse Eyes

Immunohistological Staining of Caspase-1 in Control and OHT-Injured Mouse Eyes

Activity of Casp1 in OHT-injured and normotensive control eyes. (A) Casp1 was detected by intraocular injection FLICA660-labeled substrate (green) in vivo 24 h after injury. Bright labeling (arrows) is evident in cells in the GCL and inner nuclear layer (INL) layers of the OHT-challenged retinas, a diffuse labeling of cell processes located in the IPL. Casp1 activity is diminished in Panx1-/- (Px1-/- OHT) retinas and WT retinas treated with probenecid (WT/Pbcd) at 12 h postinjury. Image collected and cropped by CiteAb from the following publication (https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fnmol.2019.00036/full), licensed under a CC-BY license.
Western Blot Analysis of Caspase-1 in Infected Mouse BMMs

Western Blot Analysis of Caspase-1 in Infected Mouse BMMs

P. gingivalis and its OMVs differentially induce inflammasome signaling and pyroptosis in murine macrophages. BMM were infected as before (2 h at MOI of 25:1, see Materials and Methods) with viable P. gingivalis (Pg), heat-killed-Pg (HK-Pg), OMVs, or heat-inactivated-OMVs (HI-OMVs) and the activation of inflammasome components in the lysates [or supernatants (sup) where indicated] measured after 24 h by Western blot; beta-actin serves as a loading control throughout. Western blot data are representative of at least three independent experiments. Image collected and cropped by CiteAb from the following publication (https://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fcimb.2017.00351/full), licensed under a CC-BY license.

Applications for Caspase-1 Antibody (14F468) - BSA Free

Application
Recommended Usage

Immunohistochemistry

1:100 - 1:500

Immunohistochemistry-Frozen

reported in scientific literature (PMID 30930743)

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin

1:10-1:500

Simple Western

1:50

Western Blot

0.5-2 ug/ml
Application Notes
Staining of formalin-fixed tissues is enhanced by boiling tissue sections in 10 mM sodium citrate buffer, pH 6.0 for 10-20 min followed by cooling at RT for 20 min.

In Simple Western only 10 - 15 uL of the recommended dilution is used per data point. Separated by Size-Wes, Sally Sue/Peggy Sue.

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

Protein G purified

Formulation

PBS

Format

BSA Free

Preservative

0.02% Sodium Azide

Concentration

1.0 mg/ml

Shipping

The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.

Stability & Storage

Store at 4C short term. Aliquot and store at -20C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Background: Caspase-1

Caspase-1, also known as interleukin-1-beta (IL-1beta) -converting enzyme (ICE), is a member of the cysteine-aspartic protease (caspase) family (1). The caspase family are aspartic proteolytic enzymes that play a key role in apoptotic cell death and inflammation (1). Caspase-1 is synthesized as an inactive proenzyme with a theoretical molecular weight of approximately 45 kDa and is 404 amino acids (aa) in length. The caspase-1 protein structure contains an N-terminal CARD (caspase recruitment domain), a large 20kDa P20 subunit (aa 120-297), and a small 10kDa P10 subunit (aa 317-404) (1, 2). The proenzyme undergoes cleavage at aspartic acid (Asp) residues to produce the active caspase-1 enzyme which exists as a heterotetramer (homodimer of the P20 and P10 heterodimers) (2). Inflammasome complexes sense various microbial and endogenous signals, including ligand-receptor interaction and growth factor deprivation, which results in the processing of pro-caspase to active caspase-1 (3, 4).The active caspase-1 is responsible for the cleavage and maturation of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1beta and IL-18, and promotes an inflammatory form of cell death induced by bacterial pathogens called pyroptosis (3, 4). Mature IL-1beta has a role in the immune reaction and recruiting inflammatory cells to the site of infection while IL-18 plays a role in interferon-gamma production and promotes cytolytic activity in natural killer cells (4).

Given the role of IL-1beta in inflammation, it makes sense that many diseases and pathologies have been associated with dysregulation of caspase-1 activation and the inflammasome (3, 4). The inflammasome is a multiprotein complex comprised of Nod-like receptor (NLR) family members and the adapter ASC (apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD) which are crucial for capase-1 activation (3-5). For instance, the neuronal apoptosis inhibitory protein (NAIP)/NLRC4 inflammasome has been associated with colorectal cancer, breast cancer, and glioma pathogenesis (5). Caspase-1 activation and mutations in the inflammasome have also been linked to Chron's disease and Alzheimer's disease (4). In addition to immune and inflammatory related disorder, the inflammasome has been linked to metabolic and obesity related disorders including diabetes and cardiovascular disease (6). Finally, caspase-1 deficient mice exhibit enhanced epithelial cell proliferation in the colon, increased tumor formation, and reduced apoptosis (1). A more thorough understanding of the inflammasome-caspase-1 signaling pathway will be important for understanding disease pathology and potential therapeutic development.

Alternative names for caspase-1 includes CASP1, CASP1 nirs variant 1, EC 3.4.22.36, ICE, IL-1 beta-converting enzyme, IL1BC, IL1BCE, IL1B-converstase, interleukin-1 beta convertase, and p45.

References

1. Shalini, S., Dorstyn, L., Dawar, S., & Kumar, S. (2015). Old, new and emerging functions of caspases. Cell death and differentiation. https://doi.org/10.1038/cdd.2014.216

2. Chang, H. Y., & Yang, X. (2000). Proteases for cell suicide: functions and regulation of caspases. Microbiology and molecular biology reviews: MMBR. https://doi.org/10.1128/mmbr.64.4.821-846.2000

3. Vanaja, S. K., Rathinam, V. A., & Fitzgerald, K. A. (2015). Mechanisms of inflammasome activation: recent advances and novel insights. Trends in cell biology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tcb.2014.12.009

4. Franchi, L., Eigenbrod, T., Munoz-Planillo, R., & Nunez, G. (2009). The inflammasome: a caspase-1-activation platform that regulates immune responses and disease pathogenesis. Nature immunology. https://doi.org/10.1038/ni.1703

5. Kay, C., Wang, R., Kirkby, M., & Man, S. M. (2020). Molecular mechanisms activating the NAIP-NLRC4 inflammasome: Implications in infectious disease, autoinflammation, and cancer. Immunological reviews. https://doi.org/10.1111/imr.12906

6. Pham, D., Park, P. (2020). Recent insights on modulation of inflammasomes by adipokines: a critical event for the pathogenesis of obesity and metabolism-associated diseases. Archives of Pharmacal Research. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12272-020-01274-7

Alternate Names

CASP1, Caspase1, ICE

Entrez Gene IDs

834 (Human); 12362 (Mouse); 25166 (Rat)

Gene Symbol

CASP1

UniProt

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Product Specific Notices for Caspase-1 Antibody (14F468) - BSA Free

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

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