FITC-C6-DEVD-FMK, a fluorescently labeled caspase-3 inhibitor, can be used for detection of active caspase-3 in mammalian cells undergoing apoptosis. FITC-C6-DEVD-FMK provides a convenient means for sensitive detection of activated caspase-3 in living cells. Z-DEVD-FMK is a specific caspase-3 inhibitor [1].
References:
[1]. Kanthasamy AG, et al. A novel peptide inhibitor targeted to caspase-3 cleavage site of a proapoptotic kinase protein kinase C delta (PKCdelta) protects against dopaminergic neuronal degeneration in Parkinson's disease models. Free Radic Biol Med. 2006 Nov
References:
[1]. Kanthasamy AG, et al. A novel peptide inhibitor targeted to caspase-3 cleavage site of a proapoptotic kinase protein kinase C delta (PKCdelta) protects against dopaminergic neuronal degeneration in Parkinson's disease models. Free Radic Biol Med. 2006 Nov