Application Note
For WB: Use at a dilution of 1:500-1:1,000. Optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the researcher
Calculated MW
Positive Control
Human spleen tissue lysate
Specificity/Sensitivity
Specific for the 32 kD alpha chain; does not recognise the 12 kD beta chain
Form
Liquid
Buffer
Phosphate-buffered saline, pH 7.4 containing 0.02% sodium azide
Storage
Store as concentrated solution. Centrifuge briefly prior to opening vial. For short-term storage (1-2 weeks), store at 4ºC. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20ºC or below. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.
Concentration
0.5mg/ml(Please refer to the vial label for the specific concentration.)
Antigen Species
Human
Immunogen
Synthetic peptide - amino acids 347 - 360 of human DNase II
Purification
Affinity purified with antigen
Conjugation
Unconjugated
Note
For laboratory use only. Not for any clinical, therapeutic, or diagnostic use in humans or animals. Not for animal or human consumption.
Background
Apoptosis is characterized by several morphological nuclear changes including chromatin condensation and nuclear fragmentation. These changes are triggered by the activation of members of caspase family, caspase activated DNase, and several novel proteins including AIF and Acinus (1). DNase II causes both chromatin condensation and DNA fragmentation (1). The genes encoding human (2-4), porcine (4), and murine (5) DNase II have been cloned. The DNase II gene encodes a 40 kDa proenzyme. The mature enzyme consists of two non-identical subunits, the 32 kDa (a) and 12kDa (b) chains, generated by proteolytic processing. Overexpression of DNase II induces chromatin condensation (3). DNase II is ubiquitously expressed in human tissues.
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