Mca-VDQVDGW-K(Dnp)-NH2 is a substrate for caspase-7.[1] Upon cleavage by caspase-7, 7-methoxycoumarin-4-acetyl (Mca) is released and its fluorescence can be used to quantify caspase-7 activity. Mca displays excitation/emission maxima of 328/420 nm, respectively.
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[1].Yu, M.-S., Suen, K.-C., Kwok, N.-S., et al.Beta-amyloid peptides induces neuronal apoptosis via a mechanism independent of unfolded protein responsesApoptosis11(5)687-700(2006).
















