BECN1 Antibody / Beclin 1

Beclin-1, also known as also known as ATG6 or VPS30 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the BECN1 gene. Beclin-1 and its binding partner class III phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K), also named Vps34, are required for the initiation of the formation of the autophagosome in autophagy. This gene participates in the regulation of autophagy and has an important role in development, tumorigenesis, and neurodegeneration. Schizophrenia is associated with low levels of Beclin-1 in the hippocampus of the affected which causes diminished autophagywhich in turn results in increased neuronal cell death. It has been found that beclin-1 can promote autophagy in autophagy-defective yeast with a targeted disruption of apg6/vps30, and in human MCF7 breast carcinoma cells.

Product Specifications

CAS Number

9007-83-4

Specifications

Western blot: 0.5-1 µg/mL, Immunohistochemistry (FFPE) : 2-5 µg/mL, Immunofluorescence: 5 µg/mL, Flow cytometry: 1-3ug/million cells

UniProt

Q14457

Host

Mouse

Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Rat

Immunogen

Recombinant human protein (amino acids M1-S354) was used as the immunogen for the BECN1 antibody.

Clonality

Monoclonal

Isotype

IgG1

Clone

2D12A3

Applications

WB, IHC-P, IF, FACS

Purity

Antigen affinity purified

Format

Antigen affinity purified

Buffer

Lyophilized from 1X PBS with 2% Trehalose

Reconstitution

After reconstitution, the BECN1 antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4oC. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20oC. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.

Limitations

This BECN1 antibody is available for research use only.

Storage Conditions

After reconstitution, the BECN1 antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4°C. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.

Formulation

0.5 mg/mL if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water

Applications Notes

Optimal dilution of the BECN1 antibody should be determined by the researcher.

Location

Nuclear, cytoplasmic

Image Legend

IHC staining of FFPE human breast cancer tissue with BECN1 antibody. HIER: boil tissue sections in pH8 EDTA for 20 min and allow to cool before testing.