BNIP3 Antibody

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BNIP3 Antibody Summary

• Immunogen: Synthetic peptide, corresponding to amino acids 70-120 of Human BNIP-3.
• Clonality: Polyclonal
• Host: Rabbit
• Gene: BNIP3
• Purity: Immunogen affinity purified

Applications/Dilutions

• Dilutions:
  • Immunohistochemistry 1:10-1:500
  • Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin 1:50-1:200
  • Western Blot 1:500-1:1000
• Application Notes: Western blot (WB) analysis of BNIP-3 (E96) pAb in extracts from K562cells.
  Immunohistochemistry (IHC) analyzes of BNIP-3 (E96) pAb in paraffin-embedded human brain tissue.
• Theoretical MW: 22 kDa.
  Disclaimer note: The observed molecular weight of the protein may vary from the listed predicted molecular weight due to post translational modifications, post translation cleavages, relative charges, and other experimental factors.

Reactivity Notes

Cross reacts with Human, Mouse and Rat.

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

• Storage: Store at 4C short term. Aliquot and store at -20C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
• Buffer: PBS (pH 7.2)
• Preservative: 0.05% Sodium Azide
• Concentration: 1.0 mg/ml
• Purity: Immunogen affinity purified

Alternate Names for BNIP3 Antibody

• BCL2/adenovirus E1B 19 kDa protein-interacting protein 3
• BCL2/adenovirus E1B 19kDa interacting protein 3
• BCL2/adenovirus E1B 19kD-interacting protein 3
• BNIP3
• Nip3

Background

BNIP3, formerly NIP3 (nineteen kDa interacting protein-3), is a pro-apoptotic, mitochondrial protein classified in the Bcl 2 family based on limited sequence homology to the Bcl 2 homology 3 (BH3) domain (amino acids 110-118) and C-terminal TM domain. BNIP3 expressed in yeast and mammalian cells interacts with survival promoting proteins Bcl 2, Bcl XL, CED9 and the adenovirus E1B 19K protein. Typically the BH3 domain of pro-apoptotic Bcl-2 homologues mediates Bcl 2/Bcl XL heterodimerization and confers pro-apoptotic activity. BNIP3 represents a subfamily of Bcl 2 related proteins, which functions without a typical BH3 domain to regulate apoptosis from both mitochondrial and nonmitochondrial sites by selective Bcl 2/Bcl XL interactions. The N-terminus (residues 1-49) and the C-terminus TM domain of BNIP3 are critical for Bcl 2 heterodimerization, and either region is sufficient for Bcl XL interaction. The TM domain of BNIP3 is critical for homodimerization, pro-apoptotic function, and mitochondrial targeting. BNIP3 contains PEST sequences suggesting that the protein may be susceptible to rapid degradation by proteases. PEST sequences commonly contain high local concentrations of amino acids P, E, S, T, and D flanked by charged amino acids and these are abundantly present in NIP3. Thus, the posttranslational control of BNIP3 expression through rapid protein degradation may constitute a mechanism for regulating the intracellular levels of a potentially lethal protein.

Limitations

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

Bioinformatics

• Gene Symbol: BNIP3
• Entrez:
  • 664(Human)
  • 12176(Mouse)
  • 84480(Rat)