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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal BAX antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P, WB, sELISA, IP and reacts with Rat, Human, Mouse, Synthetic peptide - Human samples. Cited in 3 publications.

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Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Bax antibody [E63] - BSA and Azide free (AB216985), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Bax antibody [E63] - BSA and Azide free (AB216985), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-Bax antibody [E63] - BSA and Azide free (AB216985), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-Bax antibody [E63] - BSA and Azide free (AB216985), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-Bax antibody [E63] - BSA and Azide free (AB216985), expandable thumbnail

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Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Host species
Rabbit
Storage buffer

pH: 7.2 - 7.4
Constituents: PBS

Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal

Immunogen

  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Reactivity data

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IHC-PFlow CytWBsELISAICC/IFIP
Human
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Not recommended
Tested
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Tested
Mouse
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Not recommended
Tested
Expected
Not recommended
Expected
Rat
Tested
Not recommended
Tested
Expected
Not recommended
Expected
Cow
Predicted
Not recommended
Predicted
Predicted
Not recommended
Predicted
Synthetic peptide - Human
Not recommended
Not recommended
Not recommended
Tested
Not recommended
Not recommended

Tested
Tested

Species
Rat
Dilution info
-
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Species
Human
Dilution info
-
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Expected
Expected

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

-

Predicted
Predicted

Species
Cow
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Not recommended
Not recommended

Species
Synthetic peptide - Human
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Not recommended
Not recommended

Species
Rat
Dilution info
-
Notes

Rabbit IgG, monoclonal [EPR25A] - Isotype Control ab172730 - Rabbit monoclonal IgG, is suitable for use as an isotype control with this antibody.

Species
Human
Dilution info
-
Notes

Rabbit IgG, monoclonal [EPR25A] - Isotype Control ab172730 - Rabbit monoclonal IgG, is suitable for use as an isotype control with this antibody.

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
-
Notes

Rabbit IgG, monoclonal [EPR25A] - Isotype Control ab172730 - Rabbit monoclonal IgG, is suitable for use as an isotype control with this antibody.

Species
Cow
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Species
Synthetic peptide - Human
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species
Mouse, Rat, Human
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Predicted
Predicted

Species
Cow
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Not recommended
Not recommended

Species
Synthetic peptide - Human
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species
Synthetic peptide - Human, Human
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Expected
Expected

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

-

Predicted
Predicted

Species
Cow
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Not recommended
Not recommended

Species
Mouse, Rat, Human, Cow, Synthetic peptide - Human
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Expected
Expected

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

-

Predicted
Predicted

Species
Cow
Dilution info
-
Notes

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Not recommended
Not recommended

Species
Synthetic peptide - Human
Dilution info
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Notes

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Target data

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).

Alternative names

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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal BAX antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P, WB, sELISA, IP and reacts with Rat, Human, Mouse, Synthetic peptide - Human samples. Cited in 3 publications.

Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal
Immunogen
  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.
Carrier free
Yes
Clone number
E63
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Specificity

Expression levels of BAX protein vary with sample type. Induction may be required if endogenous expression is low.

Concentration
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Storage

Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
+4°C
Storage information
Do Not Freeze

Notes

ab216985 is the carrier-free version of Anti-Bax antibody [E63] ab32503.

Our RabMAb® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMAb® patents.

This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:

  • - High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
  • - Improved sensitivity and specificity
  • - Long-term security of supply
  • - Animal-free batch production

For more information, read more on recombinant antibodies.

Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. The carrier-free buffer and high concentration allow for increased conjugation efficiency.

This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.

Use our conjugation kits for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.

This product is compatible with the Maxpar® Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar® is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

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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  • Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Bax antibody [E63] - BSA and Azide free (ab216985), expandable thumbnail

    Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Bax antibody [E63] - BSA and Azide free (ab216985)

    Lane 1 (input): HeLa (Human cervix adenocarcinoma epithelial cell) whole cell lysate, 10μg
    Lane 2 (+): HeLa whole cell lysate
    Lane 3 (-): Rabbit monoclonal IgG (Rabbit IgG, monoclonal [EPR25A] - Isotype Control ab172730) instead of Anti-Bax antibody [E63] ab32503 in HeLa whole cell lysate

    Purified Anti-Bax antibody [E63] ab32503 immunoprecipitating Bax in HeLa lysates. For western blotting, the primary antibody used was purified Anti-Bax antibody [E63] ab32503 at 1/1000 dilution. VeriBlot for IP Detection Reagent (HRP) ab131366 VeriBlot for IP (HRP) was used for detection at 1/1000 dilution. Capture antibody was used at a 1/20 dilution. Blocking and diluting buffer used was 5% NFDM/TBST.

    This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (Anti-Bax antibody [E63] ab32503).

    All lanes: Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Bax antibody [E63] (Anti-Bax antibody [E63] ab32503)

    Predicted band size: 21 kDa

    Observed band size: 21 kDa

    Exposure time: 1s

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Bax antibody [E63] - BSA and Azide free (ab216985), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Bax antibody [E63] - BSA and Azide free (ab216985)

    Purified Anti-Bax antibody [E63] ab32503 staining Bax in Human lung carcinoma tissue section by immmunohistochemistry (IHC-P- Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections). Tissue was fixed with paraffin and heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed using EDTA buffer (pH 9.0). Samples were incubated with primary antibody at 1:500 dilution. A goat anti-rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ab97051) was used as a secondary antibody at 1:500 dilution. Cytoplasmic staining on human lung carcinoma.

    This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (Anti-Bax antibody [E63] ab32503).

  • Western blot - Anti-Bax antibody [E63] - BSA and Azide free (ab216985), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Bax antibody [E63] - BSA and Azide free (ab216985)

    This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation (Anti-Bax antibody [E63] ab32503).

    Lanes 1- 2: Merged signal (red and green). Green - Anti-Bax antibody [E63] ab32503 observed at 21 kDa. Red - Anti-GAPDH antibody [6C5] - Loading Control (Anti-GAPDH antibody [6C5] - Loading Control ab8245) observed at 37 kDa.

    Anti-Bax antibody [E63] ab32503 was shown to react with Bax in wild-type HeLa cells in western blot. Loss of signal was observed when knockout cell line Human BAX knockout HeLa cell line ab255363 (knockout cell lysate Human BAX knockout HeLa cell lysate ab263841) was used. Wild-type HeLa and BAX knockout HeLa cell lysates were subjected to SDS-PAGE. Membrane was blocked for 1 hour at room temperature in 0.1% TBST with 3% non-fat dried milk. Anti-Bax antibody [E63] ab32503 and Anti-GAPDH antibody [6C5] - Loading Control (Anti-GAPDH antibody [6C5] - Loading Control ab8245) overnight at 4°C at a 1 in 1000 dilution and a 1 in 20000 dilution respectively. Blots were developed with Goat anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (IRDye®800CW) preadsorbed (Goat anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (IRDye® 800CW) preadsorbed ab216773) and Goat anti-Mouse IgG H&L (IRDye®680RD) preadsorbed (Goat anti-Mouse IgG H&L (IRDye® 680RD) preadsorbed ab216776) secondary antibodies at 1 in 20000 dilution for 1 hour at room temperature before imaging.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Bax antibody [E63] (Anti-Bax antibody [E63] ab32503) at 1/1000 dilution

    Lane 1: Wild-type HeLa cell lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 2: BAX knockout HeLa cell lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 2: Western blot - Human BAX knockout HeLa cell line (Human BAX knockout HeLa cell line ab255363)

    Performed under reducing conditions.

    Predicted band size: 21 kDa

    Observed band size: 21 kDa

  • Western blot - Anti-Bax antibody [E63] - BSA and Azide free (ab216985), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Bax antibody [E63] - BSA and Azide free (ab216985)

    This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation (Anti-Bax antibody [E63] ab32503).

    Lanes 1 - 2: Merged signal (red and green). Green - Anti-Bax antibody [E63] ab32503 observed at 20 kDa. Red - loading control, Anti-GAPDH antibody [6C5] - Loading Control ab8245, observed at 37 kDa.


    Anti-Bax antibody [E63] ab32503 was shown to recognize Bax in wild-type HAP1 cells, along with additional cross-reactive bands. Wild-type and Bax knockout samples were subjected to SDS-PAGE. Anti-Bax antibody [E63] ab32503 and Anti-GAPDH antibody [6C5] - Loading Control ab8245 (loading control to GAPDH) were diluted at 1/1000 and 1/10 000 respectively and incubated overnight at 4°C. Blots were developed with Goat anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (IRDye® 800CW) preadsorbed (Goat anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (IRDye® 800CW) preadsorbed ab216773) and Goat anti-Mouse IgG H&L (IRDye® 680RD) preadsorbed (Goat anti-Mouse IgG H&L (IRDye® 680RD) preadsorbed ab216776) secondary antibodies at 1/10 000 dilution for 1 h at room temperature before imaging.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Bax antibody [E63] - BSA and Azide free (ab216985) at 1/1000 dilution

    Lane 1: Wild-type HAP1 cell lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 2: BAX knockout HAP1 cell lysate at 20 µg

    Predicted band size: 21 kDa

  • Western blot - Anti-Bax antibody [E63] - BSA and Azide free (ab216985), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Bax antibody [E63] - BSA and Azide free (ab216985)

    This data was developed using Anti-Bax antibody [E63] ab32503, the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation. Different batches of Anti-Bax antibody [E63] ab32503 were tested on HeLa (Human cervix adenocarcinoma epithelial cell) lysate at 0.1 µg/ml. 15 µg of lysate was loaded in each lane. Bands observed at 18 kDa.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Bax antibody [E63] (Anti-Bax antibody [E63] ab32503)

    Predicted band size: 21 kDa

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Bax antibody [E63] - BSA and Azide free (ab216985), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Bax antibody [E63] - BSA and Azide free (ab216985)

    IHC image of Anti-Bax antibody [E63] ab32503 staining Bax in rat kidney formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue sections, performed on a Leica Bond. The section was pre-treated using heat mediated antigen retrieval with sodium citrate buffer (pH6, epitope retrieval solution 1) for 20 mins. The section was then incubated with Anti-Bax antibody [E63] ab32503, 1:250 dilution, for 15 mins at room temperature and detected using an HRP conjugated compact polymer system. DAB was used as the chromogen. The section was then counterstained with haematoxylin and mounted with DPX. No primary antibody was used in the secondary only control (shown on the inset).
    For other IHC staining systems (automated and non-automated) customers should optimize variable parameters such as antigen retrieval conditions, primary antibody concentration and antibody incubation times.

    This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (Anti-Bax antibody [E63] ab32503).

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Bax antibody [E63] - BSA and Azide free (ab216985), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Bax antibody [E63] - BSA and Azide free (ab216985)

    Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded human lymph node using anti-Bax Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody (Anti-Bax antibody [E63] ab32503) at 1/250 dilution.

    This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (Anti-Bax antibody [E63] ab32503).

    Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

  • Sandwich ELISA - Anti-Bax antibody [E63] - BSA and Azide free (ab216985), expandable thumbnail

    Sandwich ELISA - Anti-Bax antibody [E63] - BSA and Azide free (ab216985)

    Standard Curve for Bax (Analyte: Recombinant human Bax protein (tagged) ab85157) dilution range 1pg/ml to 1ug/ml using Capture Antibody Mouse monoclonal [2D2] to Bax - BSA and Azide free (ab77566) at 0.2ug/ml and Detector Antibody Rabbit monoclonal [E63] to Bax (Anti-Bax antibody [E63] ab32503) at 0.5ug/ml. Concentration of Anti-Bax antibody [E63] ab32503 may vary from lot to lot; please use this curve as guideline.

    This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (Anti-Bax antibody [E63] ab32503).

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Bax antibody [E63] - BSA and Azide free (ab216985), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Bax antibody [E63] - BSA and Azide free (ab216985)

    This data was produced using the same antibody clone but in a different formulation containing PBS, sodium azide, glycerol and BSA (Anti-Bax antibody [E63] ab32503).

    Immunohistochemical analysis of formalin fixed paraffin embedded human tonsil labelling BAX with Anti-Bax antibody [E63] ab32503 at a concentration of 0.05 µg/ml. The immunostaining was performed on a Ventana DISCOVERY ULTRA (Roche Tissue Diagnostics) instrument with a OptiView DAB IHC Detection Kit. Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed with DISCOVERY cell conditioning solution (CC1) 100°C, pH8.5 for 32mins.

    Anti-Bax antibody [E63] ab32503 Anti-Bax antibody [E63] was incubated for 16mins at 37°C. Sections were counterstained with Hematoxylin II. Image inset shows absence of staining in secondary antibody only control.

    Customers are encouraged to optimise antigen retrieval conditions, antibody concentration, incubation times and temperature for best results in their own IHC assay workflow (automated and manual)

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