Ac-Leu-Glu-His-Asp-pNA (Caspase 9 Substrate)

Molecular Weight: 674.67
Salt Form: TFA
Purity: >96%
Sequence (3-letter): Ac-Leu-Glu-His-Asp-pNA
Sequence (1-letter): Ac-LEHD-pNA
Storage: -20 °C or below

Ac-Leu-Glu-His-Asp-pNA is a colorimetric substrate for Caspase 9. Caspase 9 is a cysteine protease which acts as an initiating enzyme in apoptosis pathways. It activates Caspases 3, 6, & 7.

Activity is quantified by the release of p-nitroaniline which is measured by absorbance at 405 nm.