Anti-Bcl6 antibody [BLR143H] - BSA free

Supplementary info

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Activity summary

The Bcl6 protein also known as B-cell lymphoma 6 is a transcriptional repressor important for the germinal center formation in B-cells. It has a molecular weight of approximately 95 kDa. Bcl6 is expressed mainly in B-cells T-cells and certain subsets of dendritic cells. It functions by binding to target DNA sequences where it represses the expression of specific genes leading to controlled cell proliferation differentiation and apoptosis. Researchers often study Bcl6 through the use of monoclonal antibodies particularly in immunohistochemistry (IHC).

Biological function summary

Bcl6 plays essential roles in immune response regulation and lymphocyte development. In germinal centers Bcl6 influences the process of somatic hypermutation and class switch recombination in B-cells which is a part of generating antibody diversity. It operates as a central player in a multiprotein complex that includes corepressors such as SMRT and NCoR which facilitate the repression of its target genes. This regulatory action helps maintain the precise balance of immune cell functions.

Pathways

Bcl6 integrates into the B-cell receptor (BCR) signaling and the JAK-STAT pathway. It interacts with molecules like STAT1 and STAT3 positively influencing the survival and proliferation of B-cells. In these pathways Bcl6's activity modulates the transcriptional landscape that determines cell fate decisions affecting cellular processes such as proliferation and survival in response to external cues.

Associated diseases and disorders

Bcl6 is relevant to B cell lymphomas specifically diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) where it is often overexpressed contributing to malignancy by preventing cell death. This pathology frequently involves chromosomal translocations that juxtapose the Bcl6 gene with immunoglobulin genes. The relationship between Bcl6 and other proteins like Bcl2 is noteworthy in this context as Bcl2 inhibits apoptosis further contributing to cancer progression. Mutations and dysregulated expression of Bcl6 have also shown links to autoimmune diseases where its role in cell differentiation and survival may lead to aberrant immune responses.