Works Well for TNF-Induced Apoptosis

Duke University
Pharmacology
Research Scientist

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Company:

Sigma

Product Name:

TNFa Human

Catalog Number:

T0157-10UG

Our lab is interested in studying the role of inflammatory kinases as a therapeutic target. We perform ELISA and western blot assays to determine the role and pro-inflammatory status of macrophages in response to pharmacological inhibition of these kinases. Cells treated with the TAK1 inhibitor followed by TNF stimulation showed increased cell death over vehicle treated. TNF worked on the TNFR1 receptor and induced down street target effects.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Cell Studies

Starting Material

N/A

Protocol Overview

Cells were serum starved overnight followed by TNF treatment at varying concentrations. Cell death was recorded.

Tips

Do not freeze thaw

Results Summary

Works well, store aliquots to avoid freeze thaw. Gave expected EC50 as per manufacturing protocol.

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Summary

The Good

Easy and works

The Bad

None

The Bottom Line

Good for studies, a little costly but worth it.

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