Bioactivity | Ac-Ile-Glu-Thr-Asp-pNA is a substrate for caspase-8. Caspase-8 binds to and cleaves the Ile-Glu-Thr-Asp (IETD) peptide sequence to release p-nitroalinide, which can be quantified by colorimetric detection at 405 nm as a measure of enzyme activity[1]. | ||||||
Name | Ac-Ile-Glu-Thr-Asp-pNA | ||||||
CAS | 219138-21-3 | ||||||
Shortening | Ac-IETD-pNA | ||||||
Formula | C27H38N6O12 | ||||||
Molar Mass | 638.62 | ||||||
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||
Storage | Sealed storage, away from moisture
*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |