MILLIPLEX^® Bcl-2 Family Apoptosis Panel Signaling Panel

Cross-reactivity between the antibodies and any of the other analytes in this panel is non-detectable or negligible.

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Apoptosis is an essential physiological process that plays a crucial role in normal development and homeostatic mechanisms of multicellular organisms. At least two major apoptotic pathways have been described in mammalian cells: the intrinsic pathway via Caspase-9 activation, in which death arises from mitochondrial dysfunction, and the extrinsic pathway via Caspase-8 activation, in which death is initiated from the activation of cell surface receptors. Bcl-2 family members play an important role in the intrinsic apoptotic pathway and includes over 17 members. Interactions of these Bcl-2 family members function as a ‘life/death switch′ that integrates diverse inter- and intracellular cues to determine whether or not the stress apoptosis pathway should be activated. For example, Bcl-2 and its closely related anti-apoptotic proteins, Bcl-xL and Mcl-1, can sequester their pro-apoptotic counterparts (BAD, BIM, NOXA and PUMA) and thereby inhibit the initiation steps of apoptosis.The MILLIPLEX^® MAP 4-plex Bcl-2 Family Apoptosis Panel 4 Magnetic Bead Kit (Cat. No. 48-683MAG) is a premixed kit to be used for the simultaneous quantification of the following 4 analytes:Bcl-xLMcl-1Bcl-2NOXA/Mcl-1

BAD, BID, and BIM are pro-apoptotic BH3-only proteins that initiate apoptosis by antagonizing anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 members. BCL-B functions as a pro-survival protein, contributing to the balance of apoptotic signaling.

96-well plate

Recommended storage for kit components is 2 - 8°C.

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MILLIPLEX^® Qualified assays undergo rigorous assay development, verification, and Quality Control testing to achieve optimal performance. Simultaneously analyze 4 analytes in human cell lysate samples.Analytes Included: Bcl-2, Bcl-xL, Mcl-1, NOXA/Mcl-1Assay Characteristics: Refer to the assay protocol for details on cross-reactivity, buffer compatibility, lysate control, and recommended loading control (MAPmate™ Control Assays).