Poly (ADP-Ribose) Polymerase (PARP) is a 116 kDa nuclear protein which is strongly activated by binding to DNA strand breaks. PARP plays a role in DNA repair as well as in other cellular processes, including DNA replication, cell proliferation and differentiation. During apoptosis, ICE family members, such as caspase-3 and -7, cleave PARP to yield an 85 kDa and a 25 kDa fragment. PARP cleavage is considered to be one of the classical characteristics of apoptosis. This antibody specifically recognizes the 85 kDa fragment of cleaved PARP and can be used as a marker for detecting apoptotic cells.

Synthetic peptide corresponding to the N-terminus of cleavage site (214/215) of human PARP.

Anti-PARP (214/215) cleavage site Antibody detects level of PARP (214/215) cleavage site & has been published & validated for use in WB & IC.

For Western blot applications, we recommend using the antibody at a 1:1,000 starting dilution.

Research Category
Apoptosis & Cancer

Metabolism

Research Sub Category
Apoptosis - Additional

Enzymes & Biochemistry

Reactivity with other species has not been confirmed. This sequence is 86% homologous in mouse, rat, and hamster.

The antibody specifically recognizes the 85 kDa fragment of cleaved PARP and can be used as a marker for detecting apoptotic cells.

ImmunoAffinity Purified

Dulbecco′s phosphate buffered saline (without Mg²⁺ and Ca²⁺), pH 7.3 (+/- 0.1), 50% glycerol with 1.0 mg/mL BSA (IgG, protease free) as a carrier. 0.05% sodium azide

Store at -20°C. We recommend a brief centrifugation before opening to settle vial contents. Then, apportion into working aliquots and store at -20°C. For shipment or short-term storage (up to one week), 2-8°C is sufficient.

Control
Jurkat and HeLa cells treated with staurosporine or etoposide (25 µM for 3 hours).

Purified from rabbit serum by affinity chromatography using a peptide corresponding to the PARP cleavage site.

Replaces: 04-575; 04-576

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