The Caspase-Glo® 8 Assay is a homogeneous luminescent assay that measures caspase-8 activity. The assay provides a proluminogenic caspase-8 substrate in a buffer system optimized for caspase activity, luciferase activity and cell lysis. The addition of a single Caspase-Glo® 8 Reagent in an "add-mix-read" format results in cell lysis, followed by caspase cleavage of the substrate and generation of a "glow-type" luminescent signal. The signal generated is proportional to the amount of caspase activity present. The Caspase-Glo® Reagent relies on the properties of a proprietary thermostable luciferase (Ultra-Glo™ Recombinant Luciferase), which generates the stable "glow-type" luminescent signal and improves performance across a wide range of assay conditions.
The system now includes a separate vial of a protease inhibitor, MG-132 Inhibitor, which may be used to reduce background, thus improving the performance of the Caspase-Glo® 8 Assay in cell-based applications.
Features - Benefits
Simplify Apoptosis or Caspase Detection: The homogeneous "add-mix-read" protocol makes the assay easy to automate; simply add an equal volume of reagent to sample volume.
Use Less Enzyme: The low background luminescence results in excellent signal-to-noise ratios and superior sensitivity not achieved by other caspase formats, allowing assays to be performed in 96- or 384-well formats.
Decrease Assay Time: No sample preparation or manipulation required, and no extended incubation times are necessary as with fluorescent-based assays. Maximum sensitivity is achieved in as little as 0.5–1 hour.
Rely on a Performance-Tested Assay: The assay delivers excellent Z´ factors in cell and purified enzyme models.
Get More Information: Multiplex with other cell-based assays from Promega.
Experience Improved Caspase-8 Selectivity: The Caspase-Glo® 8 Assay uses a luminogenic substrate containing the LETD sequence, which has been shown to be selective for caspase-8. The assay includes an optional proteasome inhibitor (MG-132), which when added to the Caspase-Glo® 8 Reagent significantly reduces nonspecific background in cell-based assays.
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