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| Alternative Names | Inactive caspase-12;CASP-12;CASP12;UNQ9415/PRO34398; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of human Caspase-12. |
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Overview
Anti-Caspase-12/CASP12 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting CASP12. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human,Rat; observed MW: 39 kDa; calculated MW: 38865 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-Caspase-12/CASP12 Antibody catalog # PA2103. Tested in IHC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Rat. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: CASP12 — Inactive caspase-12
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Human,Rat
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 39 kDa; Calculated: 38865 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): Has no protease activity. May reduce cytokine release in response to bacterial lipopolysaccharide during infections. Reduces activation of NF-kappa-B in response to TNF. .
Scientific background (datasheet): Caspase 12 is an enzyme known as a cysteine protease. It belongs to a family of enzymes called caspases that cleave their substrates at C-terminal aspartic acid residues. The CASP12 gene was mapped to chromosome 11q22.3. Csp12L attenuates the inflammatory and innate immune response to endotoxins and in doing so may constitute a risk factor for developing sepsis. The estrogen-mediated inhibition of CSP12L expression is a built-in mechanism that has evolved to protect females from infection by favoring a more robust inflammatory response to pathogens, perhaps notably in childbirth.
Cellular localization (datasheet): Cytoplasm.
Tissue details (datasheet): Detected in heart, kidney, liver, lung, pancreas, small intestine, spleen, stomach, thymus and testis. .
Sequence similarities (datasheet): Belongs to the peptidase C14A family.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Apoptosis,Cell Biology,Intracellular.
- Supports comparative expression analysis across conditions, genotypes, or treatments when paired with appropriate controls.
- Useful for confirming target presence and subcellular distribution using orthogonal readouts (e.g., microscopy vs. immunoblotting).
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): Compare relative target abundance and apparent size/isoforms across samples; interpret bands in light of expected MW and potential PTMs.
- ELISA: Measure target abundance in compatible matrices using a standard-curve readout; ensure dilution linearity and appropriate controls.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Assess tissue distribution and cell-type patterns; interpret staining with appropriate negative controls and antigen context.
- Flow cytometry: Quantify target-positive populations in single-cell suspensions; pair with viability and isotype/FMO controls conceptually.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Consider isoforms, post-translational modifications, and processing that can shift apparent molecular weight or localization.
- Cross-reactivity (datasheet): No cross-reactivity with other proteins
- Use appropriate positive and negative controls (e.g., KO/KD, blocking peptide, or isotype controls) to support specificity interpretation.
As a polyclonal antibody, this reagent may recognize multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may require careful specificity controls.
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