Ac-YVAD-pNA
This peptide is a substrate for caspase 1 and is used to measure caspase activity in cellular assays.
References PubMed ID::http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18835492
Purity |
≥95% |
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Formula |
C29H36N6O10 |
Formula Wt. |
628.6 |
Solubility |
DMSO |
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