Overview |
Description |
pNA (4-nitroaniline)-derived caspase substrates are widely used for the colorimetric detection of various caspase activities. Cleavage of pNA peptides by caspases generates pNA that is monitored colorimetrically at ~405 nm. pNA has maximum absorption around 408 nm.Caspase-1 substrate with Km = 23 µM and kcat = 1.5 M-1s-1 |
Sequence |
Ac-YVAD-pNA |
Sequence (3 Letter) |
Ac - Tyr - Val - Ala - Asp - pNA |
Molecular Weight |
628.6 |
Properties |
Purity |
% Peak Area By HPLC ≥ 95% |
Storage |
-20 °C desiccated and protected from light |
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