Description
A synthetic peptide that irreversibly inhibits activity of caspase family proteases and blocks apoptosis. The inhibitor is designed as a methyl ester to enhance cell permeability. The conjugation with biotin allows detection of activated caspases in conjunction with avidin-tags. (CAUTION: If the intended use is on purified or recombinant enzymes, esterase should be added to generate free carboxyl groups).
Alias
Biotin-VAD-FMK, VAD-FMK, Biotin-
Product Overview
A pan-caspase inhibitor
Synonyms
Biotin-VAD-FMK, VAD-FMK, Biotin-
Molecular Formula
C₃₀H₄₉FN₆O₈S
Solubility
DMSO (~10 mg/ml) or Ethanol (<1 mg/ml)
Shipping Conditions
Gel pack
Amino Acid Sequence
Biotin-Val-Ala-Asp(OMe)-FMK