Caspase-1 Blocking Peptide | CASP1 blocking peptide
Caspase-1 Peptide
NCBI and Uniprot Product Information
NCBI Description
This gene encodes a protein which is a member of the cysteine-aspartic acid protease (caspase) family. Sequential activation of caspases plays a central role in the execution-phase of cell apoptosis. Caspases exist as inactive proenzymes which undergo proteolytic processing at conserved aspartic residues to produce 2 subunits, large and small, that dimerize to form the active enzyme. This gene was identified by its ability to proteolytically cleave and activate the inactive precursor of interleukin-1, a cytokine involved in the processes such as inflammation, septic shock, and wound healing. This gene has been shown to induce cell apoptosis and may function in various developmental stages. Studies of a similar gene in mouse suggest a role in the pathogenesis of Huntington disease. Alternative splicing results in transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2012]
Uniprot Description
CASP1: Thiol protease that cleaves IL-1 beta between an Asp and an Ala, releasing the mature cytokine which is involved in a variety of inflammatory processes. Important for defense against pathogens. Cleaves and activates sterol regulatory element binding proteins (SREBPs). Can also promote apoptosis. Heterotetramer that consists of two anti-parallel arranged heterodimers, each one formed by a 20 kDa (p20) and a 10 kDa (p10) subunit. The p20 subunit can also form a heterodimer with the epsilon isoform which then has an inhibitory effect. May be a component of the inflammasome, a protein complex which also includes PYCARD, CARD8 and NALP2 and whose function would be the activation of proinflammatory caspases. Interacts with CARD17/INCA and CARD18. Expressed in larger amounts in spleen and lung. Detected in liver, heart, small intestine, colon, thymus, prostate, skeletal muscle, peripheral blood leukocytes, kidney and testis. No expression in the brain. Specifically inhibited by the cowpox virus Crma protein. Belongs to the peptidase C14A family. 5 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.
Protein type: EC 3.4.22.36; Protease; Apoptosis
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 11q23
Cellular Component: cytoplasm; extracellular region; cytosol
Molecular Function: protein binding; cysteine-type endopeptidase activity; endopeptidase activity; caspase activator activity
Biological Process: caspase activation; positive regulation of I-kappaB kinase/NF-kappaB cascade; apoptosis; membrane hyperpolarization; interleukin-1 beta production; response to lipopolysaccharide; mitochondrial depolarization; positive regulation of interleukin-1 beta secretion; proteolysis; signal transduction; response to ATP; positive regulation of interleukin-1 alpha secretion; regulation of inflammatory response; response to hypoxia; innate immune response; regulation of autophagy
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The CASP1 casp1 (Catalog #AAA152708) is a Blocking Peptide and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. AAA Biotech's Caspase-1 can be used in a range of immunoassay formats including, but not limited to, Blocking (BL). Caspase-1 peptide is used for blocking the activity of Caspase-1 antibody. Researchers should empirically determine the suitability of the CASP1 casp1 for an application not listed in the data sheet. Researchers commonly develop new applications and it is an integral, important part of the investigative research process. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "Caspase-1, Blocking Peptide" to become dispersed throughout the inside of the vial, particularly around the seal of said vial, during shipment and storage. We always suggest centrifuging these vials to consolidate all of the liquid away from the lid and to the bottom of the vial prior to opening. Please be advised that certain products may require dry ice for shipping and that, if this is the case, an additional dry ice fee may also be required.Precautions
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