The Bcl-2-associated death promoter (BAD) protein is a pro-apoptotic member of the Bcl-2 gene family which is involved in initiating apoptosis.
It does not contain a C-terminal transmembrane domain for outer mitochondrial membrane and nuclear envelope targeting, unlike most other members of the Bcl-2 family.
After activation, it is able to form a heterodimer with anti-apoptotic proteins and prevent them from stopping apoptosis.
The Bcl-2-associated death promoter (BAD) protein is a member of the Bcl-2 gene family.
Some members of this family are pro-apoptotic (e.g., Bax, Bak) while others are anti-apoptotic (e.g., Bcl-2, Bcl-xL).
Bax/Bak are believed to initiate apoptosis by forming a pore in the mitochondrial outer membrane that allows cytochrome c to escape into the cytoplasm and activate the pro-apoptotic caspase cascade.
Applications:Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry, Immunocytochemistry.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:ELISA: 1:100-1:5000 Western Blot: 1:50-400Immunohistochemistry (frozen): 1:50-500Immunohistochemistry (paraffin): 1:10-100Immunocytochemistry: 1:50-500Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.