BFAR Antibody

BFAR Antibody: The bifunctional apoptosis inhibitor (BFAR) is scaffold protein that integrates signaling components of the cells apoptosis-regulatory machinery. BFAR is a multidomain protein capable of inhibiting apoptosis induced by TNF-family death receptors ('extrinsic pathway') as well as mitochondria-dependent apoptosis ('intrinsic pathway') . Interaction of BFAR with Bcl-2 or Bcl-XL via a SAM domain may contribute to the anti-apoptotic properties of BFAR. In addition, BFAR contains a DED-like domain that is capable of suppressing apoptosis mediated at the receptor level. BFAR is also thought to be involved in the regulation of neuronal survival.

BFAR antibody can be stored at 4˚ C for three months and -20˚ C, stable for up to one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.

Zhang H, Xu Q, Krajewski S, et al. BAR: an apoptosis regulator at the intersection of caspases and Bcl-2 family proteins. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA2000; 97:2597-602.

Roth W, Kermer P, Krajewska M, et al. Bifunctional apoptosis inhibitor (BAR) protects neurons from diverse cell death pathways. Cell Death Differ. 2003; 10: 1178-87.