Active Human Caspases Set I Set of recombinant proteases involved in apoptosis Product Overview Alternate Names / Synonyms: Active Human Caspases Set I Gene Symbol: CASP3 CASP6 CASP7 CASP8 Accession #: CASP3- P42574 CASP6- P55212 CASP7- P55210 CASP8- Q14790 Gene ID: CASP3- 836 CASP6- 839 CASP7- 840 CASP8- 841 Source: E. coli Appearance: Lyophilized Physical Form Description: Lyophilized powder Molecular Weight: N/A Purity by SDS-PAGE: N/A Purity by HPLC: N/A Endotoxin Level: N/A Biological Activity: N/A Reconstitution Instructions: Reconstitute to 0.1-1 unit per µl in PBS + 15% glycerol Storage Temp.: -70°C Shipping: Gel Pack Background Information: Caspases are known to play an important role in apoptosis. Caspases exist in cells as inactive pro-enzymes and mature by proteolysis to yield large and small subunits. Active caspases are heterotetramers consisting of two large and two small subunits. Handling: Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Usage: For Research Use Only! Not to be used in humans.