Apoptosis is a critical aspect of cellular function and is implicated in a broad range of human diseases, from cancer to neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases. Intrafamilial Bcl-2 protein contacts are thought to regulate key aspects of apoptosis. The corruption of apoptotic instructions is associated with a large subset of human diseases, ranging from cancer and cardiovascular disease to neurodegenerative diseases, and name just a few. Understanding regulation of apoptosis is necessary to constructing a strategy for pharmaceutical intervention. The BH3 domain of Bcl-2 family members has been identified as key to the Bcl-2 regulatory function, although details are not fully elucidated.
Applications:
Suitable for use in Flow Cytometry, ELISA, Western Blot, Immunoprecipitation and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. For long-term storage and to avoid repeated freezing and thawing, add sterile glycerol (40-50%), aliquot and store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 3 months at -20 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.