Bcl-xL 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-xL is a member of the Bcl-2 family of 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-xL is an anti-apoptotic mitochondrial protein related to Bcl-w and the major transcript of the bcl-x gene. Its high expression in tumors is correlated with advanced disease and poor prognosis. Bcl-xL expression level increases in response to several stimuli such as ionizing radiation and treatment with chemotherapeutic agents.1) Lockshin RA, Osborne B, and Zakeri Z. Cell death in the third millennium. Cell Death Differ. 2000; 7:2-7.
Immunogen
Bcl-xL antibody was raised against a peptide corresponding to 14 amino acids near the carboxy terminus of human Bcl-xL. The immunogen is located within the last 50 amino acids of Bcl-xL.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
IgG
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
WB
Bcl-xL antibody can be used for detection of Bcl-xL by Western blot at 1 to 2 μg/mL.
Western blot analysis of Bcl-xL in A549 cell lysates with Bcl-xL antibody at (A) 1 and (B) 2 μg/mL.
Positive Control
1) Cat. No. 1203 - A549 Cell Lysate
Application Notes
Bcl-xL antibody can be used for detection of Bcl-xL by Western blot at 1 to 2 μg/mL.
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
Bcl-xL 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-xL Antibody is supplied in PBS containing 0.02% sodium azide.