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| Alternative Names | Caspase-6;CASP-6;3.4.22.59;Apoptotic protease Mch-2;Caspase-6 subunit p18;Caspase-6 subunit p11;Casp6;Mch2; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of rat Caspase-6(P18), different from the related mouse sequence by two amino acids. |
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Overview
Anti-Caspase-6(P18)/CASP6 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting CASP6. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Mouse,Rat; observed MW: 35 kDa; calculated MW: 31556 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-Caspase-6 (P18)/CASP6 Antibody catalog # PA1441-1. Tested in IHC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Mouse, 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: CASP6 — Caspase-6
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Mouse,Rat
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 35 kDa; Calculated: 31556 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): Involved in the activation cascade of caspases responsible for apoptosis execution. Cleaves poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase in vitro, as well as lamins. Overexpression promotes programmed cell death (By similarity). .
Scientific background (datasheet): Caspase 6 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the caspase 6 gene. This gene encodes a protein that is a member of the cysteine-aspartic acid protease (caspase) family. Using radiation hybrid mapping, the Caspase 6 gene is localized to human chromosome 4q25-q26. Caspase 6 functions as a downstream enzyme in the caspase activation cascade. And Caspase 6 can cleave lamin A to its signature apoptotic fragment.
Cellular localization (datasheet): Cytoplasm .
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Alzheimer's Disease,Apoptosis,Apoptotic Markers,Cancer,Caspases,Cell Biology,Cell Death,Intracellular,Invasion/Microenvironment,Metabolism,Metabolism Processes,Neurodegenerative Disease,Neurology Process,Neuroscience,Pathways and Processes.
- 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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