Anti-Human Bcl-2

Bcl-2 is a human proto-oncogene located chromosome 18. Its product is an integral membrane protein (also called Bcl-2) located in the membranes of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), nuclear envelope, and in the outer membranes of the mitochondria. The gene was discovered as the translocated locus in a B-cell leukemia (hence the name). This translocation is also found in some B-cell lymphomas. In the cancerous B cells, the portion of chromosome 18 containing the BCL-2 locus has undergone a reciprocal translocation with the portion of chromosome 14 containing the antibody heavy chain locus. This t(14;18) translocation places the BCL-2 gene close to the heavy chain gene enhancer. This enhancer is very active in B cells and therefore results in high levels of Bcl-2 expression in these cells. High levels of the Bcl-2 protein protect the cells from early death by apoptosis. The Bcl-2 protein suppresses apoptosis by preventing the activation of the caspases that carry out the process. It is conceived that introduction of the Bcl-2 gene into the cells of injured tissue will reduce cell death and improve the clinical outcome of the injury

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Human

This purified IgG antibody was prepared from rabbit serum by repeated immunizations with a synthetic peptide corresponding to amino acids 62-76 (RDPVARTSPLQTPAA) of human Bcl-2.

Polyclonal

Antibodies-Polyclonal

WB,ICC/IF

1ug/ul

Purified

PBS, pH 7.4 with 0.05% sodium azide.

Ice Pack

This product is stable for several weeks at 4° C as an undiluted liquid. Dilute only prior to immediate use. For extended storage, aliquot contents and freeze at -20° C or below. Avoid cycles of freezing and thawing. Expiration date is one (1) year from date of receipt.

IgG

This purified IgG antibody was prepared from monospecific rabbit antiserum by Protein A chormatography. The antibody is directed against human Bcl-2 and is useful in determining its presence in various assays.