Bim Antibody: Members in the Bcl-2 family are critical regulators of apoptosis by either inhibiting or promoting cell death. Bcl-2 homology 3 (BH3) domain is a potent death domain. BH3 domain containing pro-apoptotic proteins, including Bad, Bax, Bid, Bik, and Hrk, form a growing subclass of the Bcl-2 family. A novel BH3 domain containing protein was recently identified and designated Bim or BOD in human, mouse and rat. Bim/BOD interacts with diverse members in the pro-survival Bcl-2 sub-family including Bcl-2, Bcl-xL and Bcl-w. Bim/BOD induces apoptosis. The messenger RNA of Bim is ubiquitously expressed in multiple tissues and cell lines.1) O'Connor L, Strasser A, O'Reilly LA, et al. Bim: a novel member of the Bcl-2 family that promotes apoptosis. EMBO J. 1998; 17:384-395.
Immunogen
Bim antibody was raised against a 20 amino acid peptide corresponding to amino acids near the amino terminus of human Bim. The immunogen is located within the first 50 amino acids of Bim.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
IgG
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
ELISAIHC-PWB
Bim antibody can be used for detection of Bim by Western blot at 1 μg/mL. A 23 kDa band can be detected. Antibody can also be used for immunohistochemistry starting at 20 μg/mL.
Immunohistochemistry of Bim in human skin cancer cells with Bim antibody at 20 μg/mL.
Application
Western blot analysis of Bim in K562 (K) and A549 (A) whole cell lysates with Bim antibody at 1 μg/mL.
Positive Control
1) Cat. No. 1204 - K562 Cell Lysate
Application Notes
Bim antibody can be used for detection of Bim by Western blot at 1 μg/mL. A 23 kDa band can be detected. Antibody can also be used for immunohistochemistry starting at 20 μg/mL.
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
Bim 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
Bim Antibody is supplied in PBS containing 0.02% sodium azide.