Mouse Caspase-1 ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)
Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # NBP3-43456
Key Product Details
Sample Type & Volume Required Per Well
cell culture supernatants, serum and plasma
Product Specifications
Assay Type
Sandwich ELISA
Kit Type
ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)
Reactivity
Mouse
Specificity
This ELISA is specific for the measurement of natural and recombinant mouse Caspase-1 (proform and p20 fragment). It does not cross-react with human Caspase-1.
Preparation and Storage
Shipping
The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.
Stability & Storage
Storage of components varies. See protocol for specific instructions.
Background: Caspase-1
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
Gene Symbol
CASP1
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Product Documents for Mouse Caspase-1 ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)
Product Specific Notices for Mouse Caspase-1 ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)
This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. ELISA Kits are guaranteed for 6 months from date of receipt.
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