Synonyms
Apoptosis regulator Bcl-X; bcl2-L-1
Description
Bcl-xL is a member of the Bcl-2 family of proteins that regulates outer mitochondrial membrane permeability. Bcl-xL is an antiapoptotic member that prevents release of cytochrome c from the mitochondria intermembrane space into the cytosol. Bcl-xL is present on the outer mitochondrial membrane and is also found on other membranes in some cell types. Natural Bcl-xL contains a carboxylterminal mitochondria targeting sequence. Recombinant Bcl-xL missing the mitochondrial targeting sequence maintains its ability to neutralize proapoptotic Bcl-2 family members. Neutralization by Bcl-xL appears to be through binding the BH3 region of proapoptotic Bcl-2 family members. This activity does not require the mitochondrial targeting sequence.
Molecular Weight
Approximately 23.7 kDa.
AA sequence
SQSNRELVVD FLSYKLSQKG YSWSQFSDVE ENRTEAPEET EAERETPSAI NGNPSWHLAD SPAVNGATGH SSSLDAREVI PMAAVKQALR EAGDEFELRY RRAFSDLTSQ LHITPGTAYQ SFEQVVNELF RDGVNWGRIV AFFSFGGALC VESVDKEMQV LVSRIASWMA TYLNDHLEPW IQENGGWDTF VDLYGNNAAA ESRKGQERFN R
Appearance
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
Purity
> 97% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.
Endotoxin
Less than 0.1 EU/µg of rMuBcl-xL as determined by LAL method.
Formulation
Lyophilized from a 0.2 µm filtered concentrated solution in 2 × PBS, pH 7.4, 5% Trehalose.
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.