Bcl-2 IHC Antibody

Description

Immunoreactive BCL2 protein in the neoplastic cells of almost all follicular lymphomas whereas no BCL2 protein was detected in follicles affected by nonneoplastic processes or in normal lymphoid tissue. Every tumor with molecular-genetic evidence of t(14;18) translocation expressed detectable levels of BCL2 protein, regardless of whether the breakpoint was located in or at a distance from the BCL2 gene. Overexpression of BCL2 blocks the apoptotic death of a pro-B-lymphocyte cell line.

Catalog Number

IW-MA1004

Quantity

9 ml

Host

Mouse

Clone

BL-2

Isotype

Mouse IgG1

Immunogen

Synthetic peptide corresponding to residues 41-54pf the bcl-2 protein, conjugated to thyroglobulin.

Purity

Purified by the goat anti-mouse IgG affinity chromatography

Conjugate

Unconjugated

Species Reactivity

Human. Not tested in other species.

Positive Control

Human tonsil

Cellular Localization

Membrane/cytoplasmic

Form

Ready to use solution in PBS with stabilizer and 0.01% sodium azide. No further dilution needed. Serum blocking step should be omitted.

Storage

Store at 2-8 °C. Do not freeze.

Applications

IHC-P: Heat induced epitope retrieval is required on formalin fixed paraffin sections.

IHC-Fr: Formalin fixed or acetone fixed frozen sections.

ICC: Suitable.

Limitations

This product is intended for Research Use Only. Interpretation of the test results is solely the responsibility of the user.

Precautions

Users should follow general laboratory precautions when handling this product. Wear personal protective equipment to avoid contact with skin and eyes.

References

1. Ngan, B.-Y.; Chen-Levy, Z.; Weiss, L. M.; Warnke, R. A.; Cleary, M. L. : Expression in non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the BCL-2 protein associated with the t(14;18) chromosomal translocation. New Eng. J. Med. 318: 1638-1644, 1988.

2. Hockenbery, D.; Nunez, G.; Milliman, C.; Schreiber, R. D.; Korsmeyer, S. J. : Bcl-2 is an inner mitochondrial membrane protein that blocks programmed cell death. Nature 348: 334-336, 1990