| Application | Recommended Dilution |
|---|---|
| IF | 1:50-1:200 |
| FC | 1:50-1:200 |
Caspase-9 serves as a critical initiator caspase in the intrinsic apoptotic pathway, functioning as the molecular link between mitochondrial cytochrome c release and downstream executioner caspase activation. Upon apoptotic stimulation, CASP9 is recruited to the apoptosome complex where it undergoes autocatalytic processing into its active p35 and p10 subunits, triggering the proteolytic cascade that commits cells to programmed death. This central position in apoptotic signaling makes CASP9 an essential target for researchers investigating cancer cell survival mechanisms, therapeutic resistance, and metabolic stress responses.
This recombinant rabbit monoclonal antibody, clone 8G5, offers the reproducibility and consistency that demanding experimental workflows require. Generated against a synthetic peptide derived from human CASP9 and produced through recombinant technology, this antibody provides sequence-defined specificity with minimal lot-to-lot variation, ensuring your results remain comparable across extended studies. The affinity-purified IgG format delivers clean signal with reduced background interference.
Validation studies demonstrate reliable performance in both immunofluorescence and flow cytometry applications using HepG2 hepatocellular carcinoma cells. Immunofluorescence staining at dilutions from 1:50 to 1:200 reveals clear cytoplasmic localization patterns consistent with CASP9's known subcellular distribution. Flow cytometry analysis confirms specific detection with distinct positive population shifts compared to isotype controls, supporting quantitative assessment of CASP9 expression levels in cell populations.
Whether you are profiling apoptotic pathway activation in cancer models, investigating metabolic regulation of cell death, or characterizing therapeutic responses in human cell systems, this antibody provides a dependable tool for advancing your research into caspase-mediated cellular processes.
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