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 the protein in the hippocampus of the affected which causes diminished autophagy which 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.
Formulation
0.5mg/ml if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen Region
Human partial recombinant protein (AA 1-354) was used as the immunogen for this Beclin 1 antibody.
Isotype
IgG
Predicted Reactivity
Human, Mouse, Rat
Reactivity
Rat, Human, Mouse
Recombinant
No
Antigen
Beclin 1
Gene Id
8678
Format
Antigen affinity purified
Purification
Antigen affinity
Storage
After reconstitution, the Beclin 1 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.
Applications
IHC-P, WB, FACS
Dilution
Western blot: 0.5-1ug/ml,Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 0.5-1ug/ml,Flow cytometry: 1-3ug/million cells