Assay Name
In Vitro Calcium Concentration-based Apoptosis Assay
Short Description
TC106-cell based In Vitro Calcium Concentration-based Apoptosis Assay
Assay Description
The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) plays an important role in the storage and maintenance of Calcium. Release of stored Calcium from the ER and uptake by the mitochondria are activated in apoptosis. Measurement of cytosolic Calcium concentrations as an apoptotic signal has been reported in studies.
Assay Type
Detection of Apoptosis Assays
Assay Type Details
Apoptosis (programmed cell death) plays a vital role in embryonic development, homeostasis, functioning of immune system and wound repair. The ability to evade induction of apoptosis has been used by cancer cells to survive against host defense mechanisms. The molecular mechanisms involved in cancer cell apoptosis have been well documented and it involves certain biochemical events such as DNA fragmentation, chromatin condensation, cell organelle degradation and protein cleavage, etc. The extrinsic and intrinsic (mitochondrial) pathways are the two major pathways involved in apoptosis. With the available techniques and assays, a number of apoptosis inducing agents (natural compounds, synthetic compounds, nano-formulations, peptides and enzymes) in many cancer cells have been identified. Selection of an assay for apoptosis detection is based on factors such as apoptotic pathway, nature of drug, cell type being used and the method of analysis.
Assay Subtype
Measurement of Cytosolic Ca2+ Concentration Assay
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