Cat Number: 92573ES

Bcl-w

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Genus

Human

Source

E.coli

Synonyms

BCL2L2

Description

Bcl-w (also known as Bcl-2 like protein 2, BCL2L2) is a member of the Bcl-2 family of proteins that regulates outer mitochondrial membrane permeability. Bcl-w is an anti-apoptotic member that prevents release of cytochrome c from the mitochondria intermembrane space into the cytosol. Bcl-w is required for normal sperm maturation. Natural Bcl-w contains a carboxyl-terminal mitochondria targeting sequence. Recombinant Bcl-w missing the mitochondrial targeting sequence maintains its ability to neutralize pro-apoptotic Bcl-2 family members. Neutralization by Bcl-w appears to be through binding the BH3 region of pro-apoptotic Bcl-2 family members. This activity does not require the mitochondrial targeting sequence.

Molecular Weight

Approximately 18.6 kDa.

AA sequence

ATPASAPDTR ALVADFVGYK LRQKGYVCGA GPGEGPAADP LHQAMRAAGD EFETRFRRTF SDLAAQLHVT PGSAQQRFTQ VSDELFQGGP NWGRLVAFFV FGAALCAESV NKEMEPLVGQ VQEWMVAYLE TQLADWIHSS GGWAEFTALY GDGALEEARR LREGNWASVR T

Appearance

Sterile liquid.

Purity

> 95 % by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.

Endotoxin

< 1.0 EU per 1μg of the protein by the LAL method.

Formulation

0.2 µm filtered concentrated solution in 25 mM Hepes, pH 7.4, 100 mM KCl, 10 % Glycerol, 5 % Trehalose, 0.02 % Tween-80.

Reconstitution

We recommend that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute in sterile distilled water or aqueous buffer containing 0.1% BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. Stock solutions should be apportioned into working aliquots and stored at ≤ -20℃. Further dilutions should be made in appropriate buffered solutions.

Note

5, 100, 500μg