Bcl-xL is a member of the Bcl-2 family of proteins that regulates outer mitochondrial membrane permeability. Bcl-xL is an anti-apoptotic member that prevents release of cytochrome c from the mitochondria intermembrane space into the cytosol. Bcl-xL is present on the outer mitochondrial membrane and is also found on other membranes in some cell types. Natural Bcl-xL contains a carboxyl-terminal mitochondria targeting sequence. Recombinant Bcl-xL missing the mitochondrial targeting sequence maintains its ability to neutralize pro-apoptotic Bcl-2 family members. Neutralization by Bcl-xL appears to be mediated through binding the BH3 region of pro-apoptotic Bcl-2 family members. This activity does not require the mitochondrial targeting sequence. Product Properties Synonyms Apoptosis regulator Bcl-X Accession Q07817 GeneID 598 Source E.coli-derived Human Bcl-2, Ser2-Arg212. Molecular Weight Approximately 23.7 kDa. AA Sequence SQSNRELVVD FLSYKLSQKG YSWSQFSDVE ENRTEAPEGT ESEMETPSAI NGNPSWHLAD SPAVNGATGH SSSLDAREVI PMAAVKQALR EAGDEFELRY RRAFSDLTSQ LHITPGTAYQ SFEQVVNELF RDGVNWGRIV AFFSFGGALC VESVDKEMQV LVSRIAAWMA TYLNDHLEPW IQENGGWDTF VELYGNNAAA ESRKGQERFN R Tag None Physical Appearance Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder. Purity > 97% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses. Biological Activity Test in Process. Endotoxin Less than 0.1 EU/µg of rHuBcl-xL as determined by LAL method. Formulation Lyophilized from a 0.2 µm filtered concentrated solution in 20 mM Tris-HCl, pH 8.0, 5% Trehalose. Reconstitution We recommend that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute in sterile distilled water or aqueous buffer containing 0.1% BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. Stock solutions should be apportioned into working aliquots and stored at ≤ -20℃. Further dilutions should be made in appropriate buffered solutions. Shipping and Storage The products are shipped with ice pack and can be stored at -20℃ for 1 year. 1 month, 2 to 8 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution. 3 months, -20 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution. Recommend to aliquot the protein into smaller quantities when first used and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Cautions 1.Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. 2.For your safety and health, please wear lab coats and disposable gloves for operation. 3.For research use only!