Bcl-B Antibody: Members in the Bcl-2 family are critical regulators of apoptosis by either inhibiting or promoting cell death. Bcl-B is a recently discovered anti-apoptotic member of the Bcl-2. Unlike the mouse homolog (also known as Diva/Boo) which is predominantly expressed in ovary and testis, the human Bcl-B protein is widely expressed. Also, the human Bcl-B functions by binding to and suppressing the apoptotic activity of Bax, whereas the mouse homolog binds Bak and also interacts with the apoptosis protein Apaf-1.1) Cory S, Huang DCS, and Adams JM. The Bcl-2 family: roles in cell survival and oncogenesis. Oncogene 2003; 22:8590-607
Immunogen
Bcl-B antibody was raised against a 16 amino acid synthetic peptide from near the amino terminus of human Bcl-B. The immunogen is located within amino acids 90 - 140 of Bcl-B.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
IgG
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
ELISAICCWB
Bcl-B antibody can be used for the detection of Bcl-B by Western blot at 1 - 2 μg/mL. Despite its predicted molecular weight, Bcl-B is often at higher molecular weights, presumably due to post-translational modifications. Antibody can also be used for immunocytochemistry starting at 10 μg/mL.
Immunocytochemistry of Bcl-B in Jurkat cells with Bcl-B antibody at 10 μg/mL.
Application
Western blot analysis of Bcl-B in Jurkat cell lysate with Bcl-B antibody at (A) 1 and (B) 2 μg/mL.
Positive Control
1) Cat. No. 1205 - Jurkat Cell Lysate
Application Notes
Bcl-B antibody can be used for the detection of Bcl-B by Western blot at 1 - 2 μg/mL. Despite its predicted molecular weight, Bcl-B is often at higher molecular weights, presumably due to post-translational modifications. Antibody can also be used for immunocytochemistry starting at 10 μg/mL.
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
Bcl-B 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-B Antibody is supplied in PBS containing 0.02% sodium azide.