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Z-VAD-FMK
Z-VAD-FMK (carbobenzoxy-valyl-alanyl-aspartyl-[O-methyl]- fluoromethylketone) is a cell-permeable, irreversible pan caspase inhibitor that binds to the catalytic site of caspase proteases and can inhibit induction of apoptosis. For inhibition of apoptosis, Z-VAD-FMK should be added at the same time that apoptosis is induced. The peptide is O-methylated in the P1 position on aspartic acid, providing enhanced stability and increased cell permeability. Fluoromethyl ketone (FMK)-derivatized peptides act as effective irreversible inhibitors with no added cytotoxic effects.
Inhibition of caspase activities in Jurkat cells with pan caspase inhibitor Z-VAD-FMK (Cat.# 13300). Jurkat cells were seeded on the same day at 200,000 cells/90 µL/well in a Costar black wall/clear bottom 96-well plate. The cells were treated with or without 1 µM of staurosporine for 5 hours. The Z-VAD-FMK (50 uM) was added and co-incubated with staurosporine. The caspase-8 activity was detected with Cell Meter™ Caspase 8 Activity Apoptosis Assay Kit (Cat.# 22816). The fluorescence intensity was measured at Ex/Em = 540/620 nm (Cutoff = 610 nm) with Flexstation 3 fluorescence microplate reader (Molecular Devices).
Inhibition of caspase activities in Jurkat cells with pan caspase inhibitor Z-VAD-FMK (Cat.# 13300). Jurkat cells were seeded on the same day at 200,000 cells/90 µL/well in a Costar black wall/clear bottom 96-well plate. The cells were treated with or without 1 µM of staurosporine for 5 hours. The Z-VAD-FMK (50 uM) was added and co-incubated with staurosporine. The caspase-8 activity was detected with Cell Meter™ Caspase 8 Activity Apoptosis Assay Kit (Cat.# 22816). The fluorescence intensity was measured at Ex/Em = 540/620 nm (Cutoff = 610 nm) with Flexstation 3 fluorescence microplate reader (Molecular Devices).
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Physical properties
Molecular weight467.49
SolventDMSO
Storage, safety and handling
H-phraseH303, H313, H333
Hazard symbolXN
Intended useResearch Use Only (RUO)
R-phraseR20, R21, R22
StorageFreeze (< -15 °C); Minimize light exposure
UNSPSC12171501
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