Bcl-2 Antibody

SKU: orb1824846

Description

This antibody recognizes a protein of 25-26kDa, identified as the Bcl-2 alpha oncoprotein. It shows no cross-reaction with Bcl-x or Bax protein. Expression of Bcl-2 alpha oncoprotein inhibits the programmed cell death (apoptosis). In most follicular lymphomas, neoplastic germinal centers express high levels of Bcl-2 alpha protein, whereas the normal or hyperplastic germinal centers are negative.Consequently, this antibody is valuable when distinguishing between reactive and neoplastic follicular proliferation in lymph node biopsies. It may also be used in distinguishing between those follicular lymphomas that express bcl-2 protein and the small number in which the neoplastic cells are bcl-2 negative.

Images & Validation

• Tested Applications: IHC-P
• Dilution Range: Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 1-2ug/ml for 30 min at RT
• Reactivity: Human
• Application Notes:
  Optimal dilution of the Bcl-2 antibody should be determined by the researcher.

Key Properties

• Antibody Type: Primary Antibody
• Host: Mouse
• Clonality: Monoclonal
• Isotype: Mouse IgG1, kappa
• Clone No.: BCL2/6915
• Immunogen: A recombinant partial protein sequence (within amino acids 1-200) from the human protein was used as the immunogen for the Bcl-2 antibody.
• Purification: Protein A/G affinity
• Conjugation: Unconjugated

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C for up to 2 weeks. For long term storage store at -20°C in small aliquots to prevent freeze-thaw cycles.
• Buffer/Preservatives: 0.2 mg/ml in 1X PBS with 0.1 mg/ml rAlbumin, 0.05% sodium azide
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

IHC staining of FFPE human tonsil tissue with Bcl-2 antibody (clone BCL2/6915). HIER: boil tissue sections in pH9 10 mM Tris with 1 mM EDTA for 20 min and allow to cool before testing.

IHC staining of FFPE human tonsil tissue with Bcl-2 antibody (clone BCL2/6915). Inset: PBS used in place of primary Ab (secondary Ab negative control). HIER: boil tissue sections in pH9 10 mM Tris with 1 mM EDTA for 20 min and allow to cool before testing.

SDS-PAGE analysis of purified, BSA-free Bcl-2 antibody (clone BCL2/6915) as confirmation of integrity and purity.

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UniProt

P10415