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Rabbit Polyclonal Bcl-2 antibody. Suitable for WB, IHC-P, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 645 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human BCL2.


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Western blot - Anti-Bcl-2 antibody (AB59348), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Bcl-2 antibody (AB59348), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Bcl-2 antibody (AB59348), expandable thumbnail

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Key facts

Isotype

IgG

Host species

Rabbit

Storage buffer

pH: 7
Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide
Constituents: PBS, 50% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.87% Sodium chloride

Form

Liquid

Clonality

Polyclonal

Immunogen

  • Synthetic Peptide within Human BCL2. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link P10415

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Reactivity data

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WBIHC-PICC/IF
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Species

Human

Dilution info

1/500 - 1/1000

Notes

Positive control: K562 cell lysate.

Please see WB protocol details in the image legend.

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Tested

Species

Human

Dilution info

1/50 - 1/100

Notes

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Species

Human

Dilution info

1/100 - 1/500

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Function

Suppresses apoptosis in a variety of cell systems including factor-dependent lymphohematopoietic and neural cells. Regulates cell death by controlling the mitochondrial membrane permeability. Appears to function in a feedback loop system with caspases. Inhibits caspase activity either by preventing the release of cytochrome c from the mitochondria and/or by binding to the apoptosis-activating factor (APAF-1). May attenuate inflammation by impairing NLRP1-inflammasome activation, hence CASP1 activation and IL1B release (PubMed:17418785).

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Rabbit Polyclonal Bcl-2 antibody. Suitable for WB, IHC-P, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 645 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human BCL2.

Key facts

Isotype

IgG

Form

Liquid

Clonality

Polyclonal

Immunogen
  • Synthetic Peptide within Human BCL2. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link P10415
Purification technique

Affinity purification Immunogen

Concentration
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Purification notes

Affinity purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity chromatography, usingepitope specific immunogen

Storage

Shipped at conditions

Blue Ice

Appropriate long-term storage conditions

-20°C

Aliquoting information

Upon delivery aliquot

Storage information

Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Notes

Store at -20°C for year

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Supplementary info

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Activity summary

Bcl-2 also known as B-cell lymphoma 2 is an important protein involved in the regulation of apoptosis. It mechanically functions by inhibiting cell death and is a member of the Bcl-2 family of proteins. Bcl-2 has a molecular weight of approximately 26 kDa. It is expressed mainly in fetal and adult tissues including the immune system and is notably present in hematopoietic stem cells and various cell lines derived from lymphoid tissues. In laboratory practices scientists often assess Bcl-2 expression levels through techniques like western blotting using antibodies such as 10c4 for detection.

Biological function summary

The role of Bcl-2 extends to maintaining cell survival and balancing apoptotic signals. It functions as an anti-apoptotic molecule within the cell primarily involved in forming complexes with pro-apoptotic members of the Bcl-2 family like Bax and Bak. These interactions prevent mitochondrial membrane permeabilization which is an important step in apoptotic signal transduction. As an important regulator of apoptosis Bcl-2 helps in cellular homeostasis and appropriate immune responses under physiological conditions.

Pathways

Bcl-2 plays a critical role in the intrinsic or mitochondrial pathway of apoptosis. Within this pathway Bcl-2 interacts with other proteins such as cytochrome c and APAF-1 to inhibit apoptosis. This pathway involves a network of Bcl-2 family proteins where Bcl-2's anti-apoptotic role counteracts the pro-apoptotic activity of proteins like Bax. These interactions help fine-tune the apoptotic response to various internal stimuli maintaining cellular integrity and function.

Associated diseases and disorders

The dysregulation of Bcl-2 expression has been implicated in cancer and autoimmune diseases. Overexpression of Bcl-2 is associated with several types of cancer including lymphomas and breast cancer where its anti-apoptotic property leads to tumor cell survival and resistance to chemotherapy. Bcl-2 also connects to disorders such as autoimmune diseases due to its regulation of cell survival with proteins like Bim playing an opposite role in promoting apoptosis. Understanding Bcl-2's functionality within these contexts is essential for developing targeted therapies.

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  • Western blot - Anti-Bcl-2 antibody (ab59348), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Bcl-2 antibody (ab59348)

    Blocking buffer: 5% (w/v) non-fat dry milk in TBST.

    Primary antibody dilution buffer: 5%(w/v)non-fat dried milk,0.1%(v/v), Tween-20 in TBST.

    Secondary antibody dilution buffer: 5%(w/v)non-fat dried milk,0.1%(v/v),Tween-20 in TBST.

    12% SDS gel. Nitrocellulose membrane.

    Blocking: Room temperature for 2 hours or overnight at 4°C. Then wash 3x for 5 minutes with 0.05% blocking buffer.

    Primary antibody incubation: diluted in TBST at 1/500. Incubate overnight with 4 degrees shaking. Then, in 0.05% TBST, wash membrane 3-4 times for 10min.

    Secondary antibody incubation: diluted in TBST at 1/2000. Incubate 37°C for 1 hour. Then, in 0.05% TBST, wash membrane 3-4 times for 10min.

    ECL development.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Bcl-2 antibody (ab59348) at 1/500 dilution

    All lanes: Extracts from K562 cells at 40 µg

    Predicted band size: 26 kDa

    Observed band size: 26 kDa

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Bcl-2 antibody (ab59348), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Bcl-2 antibody (ab59348)

    ab59348, at a 1/50 dilution, staining human Bcl-2 in colon carcinoma, using Immunohistochemistry, Paraffin embedded tissue, in the absence (left image) and presence of the immunizing peptide (right image).

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Bcl-2 antibody (ab59348), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Bcl-2 antibody (ab59348)

    Immunocytochemistry/Immunofluorescence analysis of HepG2 cells labelling Bcl-2 with ab59348 in the absence (left image) and presence of the immunizing peptide (right image).

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