Bak Antibody (YA592)
(Synonyms: BAK, BCL2L7, CDN1, BAK1, Bcl-2 homologous antagonist/killer, Apoptosis regulator BAK, Bcl-2-like protein 7, Bcl2-L-7)Based on 1 Customer Validation
Bak Antibody (YA592) is a Rabbit-derived and non-conjugated IgG monoclonal antibody, targeting to Bak.
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Host:
Rabbit
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Isotype:
IgG
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Application:
WB, ICC/IF, IHC-P, IP, FC
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Reactivity :
Human, Mouse
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Formulation:
Supplied in 1*TBS (pH7.4), 0.05% BSA and 40% Glycerol. Preservative: 0.05% Sodium Azide.
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Conjugation:
Non-conjugated
Applications
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WB
WB: Western Blot
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ICC/IF
ICC/IF: Immunocytochemistry/
Immunofluorescence |
IHC-P
IHC-P: Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin
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FC
FC: Flow Cytometry
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IP
IP: Immunoprecipitation
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| Dilution Ratio | 1:1000-1:2000 | 1:50-1:200 | 1:50-1:500 | 1:50-1:100 | Use at an assay dependent concentration. |
Product Details
Bak Antibody (YA592) is a Rabbit-derived and non-conjugated IgG monoclonal antibody, targeting to Bak.
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Host Rabbit
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Clonality Recombinant,Monoclonal
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Species ReactivityHuman, Mouse
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Observed Molecular WeightObserved band size: 23 kDaNote: Due to possible protein modifications or aggregation, the molecular weight should be confirmed by actual measurement, and the predicted value is for reference only.
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Calculated Molecular Weight Predicted band size: 23 kDa
Synthetic peptide corresponding to Human Bak.AA range:1-50.
Endogenous
Protein A affinity purified.
Non-conjugated
Unmodified
IgG
Product Properties
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Appearance
Solution
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Formulation
Supplied in 1*TBS (pH7.4), 0.05% BSA and 40% Glycerol. Preservative: 0.05% Sodium Azide.
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Concentration
Batch-dependent, Please check the COA for the concentration of each lot. Check Lot Concentration
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Storage & Stability
Stored at -20°C for 1 year. Avoid repeated freeze / thaw cycles.
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Shipping
Shipping with blue ice.
Verification Images
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Western blot analysis of extracts from Hela (lane 2(20μg) , Jurkat (lane 3(20μg) , HEK293 (lane 4(20μg),using Bak Antibody (HY-P80026). Proteins were transferred to a PVDF membrane and blocked with 5% BSA in TBST for 2 hour at room temperature. The primary antibody and Loading control antibody (Beta Actin, HY-P80438, 1/3000) was used in 5% BSA in TBST at 4°C overnight. Goat Anti-Mouse/Rabbit IgG-HRP Secondary Antibody (HY-P8004/HY-P8001, 1/10,000) was used for 1 hour at room temperature.
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Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded mouce small intestine using BAK antibody. The section was pre-treated using heat mediated antigen retrieval with EDTA (pH 9.0) for 14 minutes. The tissues were blocked in 5% BSA for 30 minutes at room temperature, washed with TBST, and then probed with the primary antibody (HY-P80026, 1/100) for 30 minutes at room temperature. The detection was performed using Polymer HRP-conjugated Goat Anti-Mouse/Rabbit lgG(H&L) secondary antibody (HY-P83652). DAB was used as the chromogen. Tissues were counterstained with hematoxylin and mounted with DPX.
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Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded human liver cancer using BAK antibody. The section was pre-treated using heat mediated antigen retrieval with EDTA (pH 9.0) for 14 minutes. The tissues were blocked in 5% BSA for 30 minutes at room temperature, washed with TBST, and then probed with the primary antibody (HY-P80026, 1/100) for 30 minutes at room temperature. The detection was performed using Polymer HRP-conjugated Goat Anti-Mouse/Rabbit lgG(H&L) secondary antibody (HY-P83652). DAB was used as the chromogen. Tissues were counterstained with hematoxylin and mounted with DPX.
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Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded human stomach cancer using BAK antibody. The section was pre-treated using heat mediated antigen retrieval with EDTA (pH 9.0) for 14 minutes. The tissues were blocked in 5% BSA for 30 minutes at room temperature, washed with TBST, and then probed with the primary antibody (HY-P80026, 1/100) for 30 minutes at room temperature. The detection was performed using Polymer HRP-conjugated Goat Anti-Mouse/Rabbit lgG(H&L) secondary antibody (HY-P83652). DAB was used as the chromogen. Tissues were counterstained with hematoxylin and mounted with DPX.
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Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded human breast cancer using BAK antibody. The section was pre-treated using heat mediated antigen retrieval with EDTA (pH 9.0) for 14 minutes. The tissues were blocked in 5% BSA for 30 minutes at room temperature, washed with TBST, and then probed with the primary antibody (HY-P80026, 1/100) for 30 minutes at room temperature. The detection was performed using Polymer HRP-conjugated Goat Anti-Mouse/Rabbit lgG(H&L) secondary antibody (HY-P83652). DAB was used as the chromogen. Tissues were counterstained with hematoxylin and mounted with DPX.
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Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded human colon using BAK antibody. The section was pre-treated using heat mediated antigen retrieval with EDTA (pH 9.0) for 14 minutes. The tissues were blocked in 5% BSA for 30 minutes at room temperature, washed with TBST, and then probed with the primary antibody (HY-P80026, 1/100) for 30 minutes at room temperature. The detection was performed using Polymer HRP-conjugated Goat Anti-Mouse/Rabbit lgG(H&L) secondary antibody (HY-P83652). DAB was used as the chromogen. Tissues were counterstained with hematoxylin and mounted with DPX.
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Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded human colon cancer using BAK antibody. The section was pre-treated using heat mediated antigen retrieval with EDTA (pH 9.0) for 14 minutes. The tissues were blocked in 5% BSA for 30 minutes at room temperature, washed with TBST, and then probed with the primary antibody (HY-P80026, 1/100) for 30 minutes at room temperature. The detection was performed using Polymer HRP-conjugated Goat Anti-Mouse/Rabbit lgG(H&L) secondary antibody (HY-P83652). DAB was used as the chromogen. Tissues were counterstained with hematoxylin and mounted with DPX.
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Flow cytometric analysis of 1X106 HeLa cells labeling Bak Antibody(HY-P80026, red). Cells were fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde and permeabilised with 90% methanol. Then stained with the primary antibody at 1/100 dilution for an hour at 4℃. AF488-conjugated Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HY-P8002) was used as the secondary antibody at 1/1,000 dilution for 30 minutes at 4℃. Rabbit IgG Isotype Control (HY-P80879, blue) was used as the isotype control, cells without incubation with primary antibody were used as the unlabeled control (black).
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Immunocytochemistry analysis of Hela cells labeling Bak with Bak Antibody (HY-P80026) at 1/50 dilution. Cells were fixed in 4% paraformaldehyde for 15 minutes at room temperature, permeabilized with 0.1% Triton X-100 for 10 minutes at room temperature, then blocked with QuickBlock™ Blocking Buffer for Immunol Staining for 10 min at room temperature. Cells were then incubated with Bak Antibody (HY-P80026) at 1/50 dilution in QuickBlock™ Blocking Buffer for Immunol Staining at 4 ℃. Alexa Fluor® 594-conjugated AffiniPure Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L(HY-P8003, Green) was used as the secondary antibody at 1/1,000 dilution. PBS instead of the primary antibody was used as the secondary antibody only control. The Nuclear counterstain was DAPI (Blue).
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Immunocytochemistry analysis of Hela cells labeling Bak with Bak Antibody (HY-P80026) at 1/100 dilution. Cells were fixed in 4% paraformaldehyde for 15 minutes at room temperature, permeabilized with 0.1% Triton X-100 for 10 minutes at room temperature, then blocked with QuickBlock™ Blocking Buffer for Immunol Staining for 10 min at room temperature. Cells were then incubated with Bak Antibody (HY-P80026)at 1/100 dilution in QuickBlock™ Blocking Buffer for Immunol Staining at 4 ℃. Alexa Fluor® 594-conjugated AffiniPure Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L(HY-P8003,Green) was used as the secondary antibody at 1/1,000 dilution. PBS instead of the primary antibody was used as the secondary antibody only control. The Nuclear counterstain was DAPI (Blue).
Background
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Function
Bak (BCL-2 homologous antagonist/killer) is a pro-apoptotic Bcl-2 family effector that executes intrinsic apoptosis by permeabilizing the mitochondrial outer membrane together with Bax[1]. Mechanistically, Bak activation enables mitochondrial outer membrane permeabilization, cytochrome c release, caspase activation, and apoptotic cell death[2]. In cancer-related models, dysregulated Bcl-2 family signaling supports apoptosis evasion, while Bak/Bax-dependent mitochondrial permeabilization remains a central checkpoint for therapeutic apoptosis induction[3]. Compared with Bax, Bak shows distinct regulatory behavior inside living cells, because Bcl-2 family interactome analysis indicates differences in Bax and Bak activation by anti-apoptotic and BH3-only proteins[4]. Bak also differs from Bax in mitochondrial targeting biology, since VDAC2 brings both effectors to mitochondria and forms a defined VDAC2-Bak complex that can modulate Bak apoptotic activity[1]. For experimental applications, large unilamellar vesicles provide a tractable biochemical model to test Bcl-2 family protein combinations and real-time membrane permeabilization by Bak/Bax-centered mechanisms[2]. Pharmacologically, interfaces regulating Bak activity may be targeted to inhibit excessive Bak-mediated apoptosis or promote Bak-mediated apoptosis for cancer therapy[1]. Small-molecule or peptide strategies that modulate Bcl-2 family interactions therefore remain practical tools for studying Bak-dependent mitochondrial apoptosis[3][2].
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Subcellular Localization
Mitochondrion outer membrane; Single-pass membrane protein
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Expression
Tissue_specificity:This gene is expressed in a variety of tissues, with the highest expression levels in the heart and skeletal muscle. -
Subunit
Homodimer. Formation of the homodimer is zinc-dependent (PubMed:17157251). Forms heterodimers with BCL2 and BCL2L1 isoform Bcl-X(L) (PubMed:9020082). Forms heterooligomers with BAX (PubMed:29531808). Interacts with BCL2A1 (By similarity). Interacts with RTL10/BOP (PubMed:23055042). Interacts with VDAC1 (PubMed:25296756). Interacts with GIMAP3/IAN4 and GIMAP5/IAN5 (PubMed:16509771)
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SwissProt ID
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Synonyms
BAK, BCL2L7, CDN1, BAK1, Bcl-2 homologous antagonist/killer, Apoptosis regulator BAK, Bcl-2-like protein 7, Bcl2-L-7
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Research Field
Cell Biology
Documentation
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Data Sheet (261 KB)
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User Guide for Antibodies (1077 KB)
[1]. Yuan Z, et al. Key residues in the VDAC2-BAK complex can be targeted to modulate apoptosis. PLoS Biol. 2024 May 2;22(5):e3002617. [Content Brief]
[2]. Asciolla JJ, et al. Examining BCL-2 family function with large unilamellar vesicles. J Vis Exp. 2012 Oct 5;(68):4291. [Content Brief]
[3]. Galluzzi L, et al. Targeting p53 to mitochondria for cancer therapy. Cell Cycle. 2008 Jul 1;7(13):1949-55. [Content Brief]
[4]. Gonzalo Ó, et al. Study of the Bcl-2 Interactome by BiFC Reveals Differences in the Activation Mechanism of Bax and Bak. Cells. 2023 Mar 3;12(5):800. [Content Brief]