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Mouse Polyclonal BAX antibody. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Mouse, Human samples. Cited in 18 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human BAX aa 50 to C-terminus conjugated to Keyhole Limpet Haemocyanin.

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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Bax antibody (AB216494), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-Bax antibody (AB216494), expandable thumbnail

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Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Host species
Mouse
Storage buffer

pH: 7.4
Preservative: 0.02% Proclin 300
Constituents: 50% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 48.98% TBS, 1X, 1% BSA

Form
Liquid
Clonality
Polyclonal

Immunogen

  • Synthetic Peptide within Human BAX aa 50 to C-terminus conjugated to Keyhole Limpet Haemocyanin. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link Q07812

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Reactivity data

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WBICC/IF
Human
Expected
Tested
Mouse
Tested
Expected

Tested
Tested

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
1/100 - 1/1000
Notes

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Expected
Expected

Species
Human
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
Notes

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Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/100
Notes

-

Expected
Expected

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
Notes

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Function

Plays a role in the mitochondrial apoptotic process (PubMed:10772918, PubMed:11060313, PubMed:16113678, PubMed:16199525, PubMed:18948948, PubMed:21199865, PubMed:21458670, PubMed:25609812, PubMed:36361894, PubMed:8358790, PubMed:8521816). Under normal conditions, BAX is largely cytosolic via constant retrotranslocation from mitochondria to the cytosol mediated by BCL2L1/Bcl-xL, which avoids accumulation of toxic BAX levels at the mitochondrial outer membrane (MOM) (PubMed:21458670). Under stress conditions, undergoes a conformation change that causes translocation to the mitochondrion membrane, leading to the release of cytochrome c that then triggers apoptosis (PubMed:10772918, PubMed:11060313, PubMed:16113678, PubMed:16199525, PubMed:18948948, PubMed:21199865, PubMed:21458670, PubMed:25609812, PubMed:8358790, PubMed:8521816). Promotes activation of CASP3, and thereby apoptosis (PubMed:10772918, PubMed:11060313, PubMed:16113678, PubMed:16199525, PubMed:18948948, PubMed:21199865, PubMed:21458670, PubMed:25609812, PubMed:8358790, PubMed:8521816).

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Mouse Polyclonal BAX antibody. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Mouse, Human samples. Cited in 18 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human BAX aa 50 to C-terminus conjugated to Keyhole Limpet Haemocyanin.

Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Polyclonal
Immunogen
  • Synthetic Peptide within Human BAX aa 50 to C-terminus conjugated to Keyhole Limpet Haemocyanin. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link Q07812
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Concentration
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Storage

Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage duration
1-2 weeks
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary info

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Activity summary

Bax also known as Bcl-2-associated X protein plays an important role in the regulation of apoptosis. It is widely known for its pro-apoptotic function opposing the action of anti-apoptotic proteins like Bcl-2. Bax has a molecular weight of approximately 21 kDa making it identifiable in laboratory techniques such as western blot. Researchers often use anti-Bax antibodies to detect and analyze its expression levels in various studies. The Bax protein is mainly expressed in mitochondria where it undergoes changes in response to apoptotic signals.

Biological function summary

The Bax protein forms homodimers or heterodimers with other Bcl-2 family proteins to facilitate apoptosis. This protein is part of a larger complex involving several members of the Bcl-2 family which finely tunes the balance between cell survival and programmed cell death. Through a change in its conformation Bax translocates to the outer mitochondrial membrane where it promotes the release of cytochrome c and other apoptogenic factors into the cytosol.

Pathways

Bax plays a significant role in the intrinsic pathway of apoptosis also known as the mitochondrial pathway. This pathway involves the release of cytochrome c which further activates downstream proteins such as caspase-9 and caspase-3. Bax interacts closely with proteins like Bak another pro-apoptotic member of the Bcl-2 family providing a cooperative function in mitochondrial membrane permeabilization. Together Bax and Bak act as gatekeepers of the mitochondrial pathway determining the cell's fate in response to apoptotic stimuli.

Associated diseases and disorders

The dysregulation of Bax often associates with various cancers and neurodegenerative diseases. In cancer reduced Bax expression or function can lead to resistance to apoptosis contributing to unchecked cellular proliferation. Conversely in neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease increased Bax activity results in excessive neuronal apoptosis. The balance between Bax and its partner proteins like Bcl-2 or Bcl-xL is important in maintaining normal cellular function and preventing disease progression.

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  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Bax antibody (ab216494), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Bax antibody (ab216494)

    HeLa cell; 4% Paraformaldehyde-fixed; Triton X-100 at room temperature for 20 min; Blocking buffer (normal goat serum, C-0005) at 37°C for 20 min; Antibody incubation with (Bax) polyclonal Antibody, Unconjugated (ab216494) 1:100, 90 minutes at 37°C; followed by a CY3 conjugated Goat Anti-Mouse IgG antibody at 37°C for 90 minutes, DAPI (blue, C02-04002) was used to stain the cell nuclei

  • Western blot - Anti-Bax antibody (ab216494), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Bax antibody (ab216494)

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Bax antibody (ab216494) at 1/300 dilution

    All lanes: mouse cerebrum lysate

    Predicted band size: 21 kDa

    Observed band size: 21 kDa

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