Sigma-Aldrich Anti-Bcl-2 Clone 100 100 Mig

Apoptosis regulator Bcl-2 (UniProt: P10415; also known as Bcl2) is encoded by the BCL2 gene (Gene ID: 596) in human. Bcl-2 (B-cell lymphoma 2) is a pivotal anti-apoptotic protein belonging to the Bcl-2 family, which regulates cell survival and programmed cell death. Bcl-2 contains four Bcl-2 homology domains (BH1-BH4) and a transmembrane domain that anchors it to intracellular membranes, primarily the outer mitochondrial membrane. Its BH3 domain is critical for interactions with pro-apoptotic proteins such as Bax and Bak, inhibiting their activity and preventing mitochondrial outer membrane permeabilization and cytochrome c release. Bcl-2 is ubiquitously expressed across various tissues, with high levels in immune cells, epithelial cells, and neurons. Bcl-2 interacts with numerous proteins, including BH3-only proteins such as Bad and Bid, as well as non-Bcl-2 family proteins like Beclin-1, modulating autophagy and apoptosis pathways. Dysregulation of Bcl-2 expression is implicated in multiple diseases, including cancer, where its overexpression confers resistance to apoptosis and promotes tumor survival. Bcl-2 is also involved in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer′s, where its imbalance contributes to neuronal death. Therapeutically, targeting Bcl-2 with BH3 mimetics has shown promise in treating hematological malignancies by restoring apoptotic sensitivity in cancer cells.

Thyroglobulin conjugated linear peptide corresponding to 14 amino acids from the N-terminal half of human Bcl-2.

Quality Control Testing

Evaluated by Western Blotting in Raji cell lysate.

Western Blotting Analysis: A 1:500 Dilution from a representative lot detected Bcl-2 in Raji cell lysate.

Tested Applications

Western Blotting Analysis: A representative lot detected Bcl-2 in Western Blotting application (Pezzella, F., et Al. (1990). Am J Pathol. 137(2):225-32; Zhou, J., et Al. (2019). Mol Cancer. 18(1):159).

Flow Cytometry Analysis: A representative lot detected Bcl-2 in Flow Cytometry application (Ludwig, L.M., et Al. (2019). Methods Mol Biol. 1877:77-91).

Immunohistochemistry Applications: A representative lot detected Bcl-2 in Immunohistochemistry applications (Pezzella, F., et Al. (1990). Am J Pathol. 137(2):225-32; Sciandra, M., et Al. (2020). J Cell Commun Signal. 14(3):335-347).

Note: Actual optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user as specimens, and experimental conditions may vary with the end user.

Clone 100 is a mouse recombinant monoclonal antibody that detects Bcl-2. It targets an epitope within 14 amino acids from the N-terminal half.

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

0.5 mg/mL. Please refer to guidance on suggested starting dilutions and/or titers per application and sample type.

Recommended storage: +2°C to +8°C.

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

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