Cytochrome c Releasing Apoptosis Assay Kit

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Storage Conditions: -20°C

Shelf life: 12 months

Summary :

• Detection method- Western blotting
• Species reactivity- Mammalian
• Applications- Effective means for detecting cytochrome c translocation from mitochondria into cytosol during apoptosis. The kit provides an easy-to-use procedure and reagents for separating a mitochondria-enriched fraction from cytosol.

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Features & Benefits:

• Simple procedure; takes ~3 hours
• Fast and convenient
• Cytochrome c releasing from mitochondria into cytosol is then determined by Western blotting using the cytochrome c antibody provided in the kit. The procedure is simple and straightforward. No ultracentrifugation is required.

Description:

Cytochrome c plays an important role in apoptosis. The protein is located in the space between the inner and outer mitochondrial membranes. An apoptotic stimulus triggers the release of cytochrome c from the mitochondria into cytosol where it binds to Apaf-1. The cytochrome c/Apaf-1 complex activates caspase-9, which then activates caspase-3 and other downstream caspases. BioVision’s Cytochrome c Releasing Apoptosis Assay Kit provides an effective means for detecting cytochrome c translocation from mitochondria into cytosol during apoptosis. The kit provides unique formulations of reagents to isolate a highly enriched mitochondria fraction from cytosol. The procedure is so simple and easy to perform, no ultracentrifugation is required and no toxic chemicals are involved. Cytochrome c releasing from mitochondria into cytosol is then determined by Western blotting using the cytochrome c antibody provided in the kit.