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| Alternative Names | Caspase-1;CASP-1;3.4.22.36;Interleukin-1 beta convertase;IL-1BC;Interleukin-1 beta-converting enzyme;ICE;IL-1 beta-converting enzyme;p45;Caspase-1 subunit p20;Caspase-1 subunit p10;CASP1;IL1BC, IL1BCE; |
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| Form | Liquid |
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| Immunogen | A synthesized peptide derived from Caspase-1 + p10 + p12 |
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Overview
This product is an anti-CASP1 antibody for target detection and characterization. Key identifiers include host species: Rabbit; Monoclonal; clone 26C50; isotype IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat. Reported application contexts include WB, IP (as provided in the source record). Boster Bio Anti-Caspase-1 + p10 + p12 Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody catalog # M00048-2. Tested in WB, IP applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: CASP1 (Caspase-1).
- Antibody format: Monoclonal; clone 26C50; isotype IgG.
- Host: Rabbit.
- Species reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat (confirm in your model system with appropriate controls).
This description is intended to help interpret the antibody design and the biological context of the target using the fields provided in the catalog record, alongside general experimental considerations.
Biological background
CASP1 (protein: P2X purinoceptor 1) is a commonly studied target in molecular and cellular biology. Functional context (as provided): 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. . Reported cellular localization context: Cytoplasm. Tissue expression notes (as provided): 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. .
Research relevance and current trends
- Research context keywords from the source record include: Apoptosis,Caspases,Cell Biology,Intracellular.
- Current studies often focus on connecting target abundance/localization to pathway perturbations across models, tissues, and cell states.
- Quantitative and multiplexed assays (e.g., imaging + immunoblot panels) are commonly used to compare phenotypes across conditions and time-courses.
Common research applications
- Western blotting (WB): assess relative target abundance across samples, treatments, or time-points.
- Immunoprecipitation (IP): enrich target complexes for downstream immunoblot or interaction analyses.
Workflow ideas (metafield): Validate CASP1 antibody specificity using KO/KD control samples (WB/IF/IHC as appropriate), Detect CASP1 expression by Western blot in cell or tissue lysates, Enrich CASP1 by immunoprecipitation from lysates for downstream analysis
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Consider isoforms and post-translational modifications (PTMs) that may shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility.
- Apparent molecular weight may vary by sample type and processing (observed MW: 45 kDa, 42 kDa, 35 kDa, 12 kDa, 10 kDa; calculated MW: 45159 MW).
- Control concepts: include appropriate negative controls (e.g., isotype, KO/KD samples) and orthogonal validation when feasible.
Additional product details (from the source record)
- Molecular weight (observed): 45 kDa, 42 kDa, 35 kDa, 12 kDa, 10 kDa
- Cellular localization (provided): Cytoplasm.
- Tissue details (provided): 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. .
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