Bfl-1 Antibody

Apoptosis plays a major role in normal organism development, tissue homeostasis, and removal of damaged cells and is caused by caspase activation. Proteins that comprise the Bcl-2 family appear to control the activation of these enzymes. One such member is multi-domain antiapoptotic protein Bfl-1, which is overexpressed in stomach and other cancers. Bfl-1 can interact with Bax and suppress apoptosis by inhibiting the release of cytochrome c and caspase-3 activation. It is upregulated in cisplatin-resistant human bladder tumors, suggesting that its expression may be important for cisplatin resistance and inhibition of apoptosis in cancer cells. At least two isoforms of Bfl-1 are known to exist. Presumably due to post-translational modifications, Bfl-1 is often observed at higher molecular weight in SDS-PAGE than its predicted molecular weight would suggest.

• Clonality: Polyclonal
• Host: Rabbit
• Reactivity: Human, Mouse, Rat
• Antigen: KLH-conjugated synthetic peptide encompassing a sequence within human Bfl-1.
• Isotype: Rabbit Ig
• Gene: NP_004040

• Quantity: 0.1 mg
• Storage: Store at -20°C. Minimize freeze-thaw cycles. Product is guaranteed one year from the date of shipment.

• ELISA (ELISA)
• Western Blotting (WB)