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Overview
CASP6 Antibody / Caspase 6 is a anti-CASP6 Rabbit antibody Recombinant Rabbit Monoclonal clone 31C93 supplied in Liquid format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC) with listed reactivity in Human, Mouse, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: CASP6
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Recombinant Rabbit Monoclonal, clone 31C93, isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Liquid
- Applications (as listed): WB, IHC
Biological background
CASP6 antibody is widely applied in neuroscience, apoptosis research, and oncology. Caspase 6 activity contributes to neuronal apoptosis and axonal degeneration, with elevated activity linked to Alzheimer disease and Huntington disease. In cancer biology, caspase 6 mediates apoptosis in response to stress and chemotherapeutic drugs. By detecting caspase 6, researchers can examine apoptotic pathways and their dysregulation in disease.
Western blot assays identify pro and cleaved caspase 6 isoforms, immunohistochemistry maps expression in tissues undergoing apoptosis, and immunofluorescence detects localization in neuronal and cancer cell models. These assays provide robust methods for analyzing apoptotic signaling pathways.
Caspase 6 cleaves substrates such as lamin A and huntingtin, contributing to nuclear disassembly and neurodegeneration. Dysregulated activity promotes pathological cell death, while insufficient activity may contribute to impaired apoptosis in cancer. By applying CASP6 antibody, scientists can evaluate the balance of pro survival and pro death signals across systems.
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Research relevance and current trends
- Connecting protein-level changes to phenotype using orthogonal readouts (genetic perturbation, transcriptomics, imaging).
- Considering isoforms and post-translational regulation when interpreting protein-level changes.
- Comparing results across species and model systems with matched controls.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative abundance and activation-state changes across conditions.
- Immunohistochemistry: map target signal in tissue context and compare regions/phenotypes.
Interpret changes in signal alongside appropriate controls and, when relevant, in parallel with total-protein or pathway readouts.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Signal can reflect expression level, isoform composition, and post-translational state; interpret results in the context of your model system and stimuli.
- Species differences and sample matrices can influence epitope recognition; prioritize matched controls and orthogonal confirmation when feasible.
Antibody notes: Monoclonal antibodies provide a defined epitope recognition profile that can support consistent comparisons across experiments.
Customization & Add-ons: Can’t find the antibody you need—or require a custom format for your assay? We can help you source the best match or support custom antibody solutions for diverse research needs, including species and isotype selection, conjugations and labeling (e.g., HRP/AP, biotin, fluorophores), purification grade options (Protein A/G, affinity purified), formulation preferences (buffer selection, carrier-free, glycerol-free), custom concentrations and aliquoting, low-endotoxin options for cell-based work, and application-focused QC/validation support (project dependent). Click Talk to a Scientist to submit a request, email us at support@biohippo.com, or explore our Research Services for additional support—our team will follow up with feasibility details and next steps.
