Bcl-2 Antibody: Apoptosis plays a major role in normal organism development, tissue homeostasis, and removal of damaged cells. Disruption of this process has been implicated in a variety of diseases such as cancer. Bcl-2 is the founding member of a family of over 20 proteins that are critical regulators of apoptosis. These can be divided into two classes: those that inhibit apoptosis and those that promote cell death. Bcl-2 is an inner mitochondrial membrane protein that inhibits apoptosis. It is thought to act by interacting with pro-apoptotic Bcl-2 family members such as Bak and Bad. Overexpression of Bcl-2 has been linked to human cancers such as B-cell lymphoma and prostate cancer.1) Lockshin RA, Osborne B, and Zakeri Z. Cell death in the third millennium. Cell Death Differ. 2000; 7:2-7.
Immunogen
Bcl-2 antibody was raised against a peptide corresponding to 14 amino acids near the middle of human Bcl-2. The immunogen is located within amino acids 80 - 130 of Bcl-2.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
IgG
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
ELISAICCWB
Bcl-2 antibody can be used for detection of Bcl-2 by Western blot at 1 to 4 μg/mL. Antibody can also be used for immunocytochemistry starting at 2 μg/mL.
Western blot analysis of Bcl-2 in (A) Daudi and (B) A-20 cell lysates with Bcl-2 antibody at 2 μg/mL.
Application
Immunocytochemistry of Bcl-2 in A20 cells with Bcl-2 antibody at 2 μg/mL.
Positive Control
1) Cat. No. 1288 - A20 Cell Lysate
Application Notes
Bcl-2 antibody can be used for detection of Bcl-2 by Western blot at 1 to 4 μg/mL. Antibody can also be used for immunocytochemistry starting at 2 μg/mL.
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
Bcl-2 antibody can be stored at 4˚C for three months and -20˚C, stable for up to one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.
Storage Buffer
Bcl-2 Antibody is supplied in PBS containing 0.02% sodium azide.