ANTI-BAX CLONE 6A7 (C15-1888-346)

General description

Apoptosis regulator Bax (UniProt: Q07812; also known as Bcl-2-like protein 4, Bcl2-L-4) is encoded by the BAX (also known as BCL2L4) gene (Gene ID: 581) in human. Bax is a pro-apoptotic member of the Bcl-2 family of proteins. It displays extensive homology with Bcl-2 and is variably expressed in different cells, usually at very low concentrations in normal cells. Upon induction of apoptosis Bax undergoes a conformational change and translocates from cytosol to mitochondrial membrane. Bax forms homodimers as well as heterodimers with Bcl-2 through common binding motif and the ratio of Bax to Bcl-2 determines the survival or death of cells during apoptosis. BAX is reported to interact with, and increase the opening of, the mitochondrial voltage-dependent anion channel (VDAC), which leads to the loss in membrane potential and the release of cytochrome c. Multiple alternatively spliced transcript variants, which encode different isoforms, have been reported for this gene. Clone 6A7 reacts with multiple isoforms of Bax.

Specificity

Clone 6A7 recognizes BAX in human cells. It targets an epitope with in 13 amino acids from the N-terminal region.

Immunogen

KLH-cojugated linear peptide coprresponding to 13 amino acids from the N-terminal region of human BAX.

Application

Detect using this mouse monoclonal Anti-Bax, clone 6A7 Antibody, Cat. No. MABC1176-25UG, validated for use in Immunoprecipitation, Immunofluorescence and Western Blotting.

Research Category
Apoptosis & Cancer

Western Blotting Analysis: A representative lot detected Bax in Western Blotting applications (Xin, M., et. al. (2014). Nat Commun. 5:4935).

Immunofluorescence Analysis: A representative lot detected Bax in Immunofluorescence applications (Xin, M., et. al. (2014). Nat Commun. 5:4935).

Immunoprecipitation Analysis:A representative lot detected Bax in Immunoprecipitation applications (Xin, M., et. al. (2014). Nat Commun. 5:4935; Hsu, Y.T., et. al. (1998). J Biol Chem. 273(17):10777-83).

Quality

Evaluated by Immunoprecipitation in THP-1 cell lysates.

Immunoprecipitation Analysis: A 1:250 dilution of this antibody detected Bax in THP-1 cell lysates.

Physical form

Format: Purified

Protein G purified

Purified mouse monoclonal antibody IgG1 in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide.

Storage and Stability

Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt.

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to lot specific datasheet.

Disclaimer

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