Anti-BK Beta 3a Antibody S40B-18

Anti-BK Beta 3a Antibody
S40B-18__Mouse Anti-Mouse BK beta 3a Monoclonal IgG1 PF-04418948

Product Name BK Beta 3a Antibody
Description

Mouse Anti-Mouse BK beta 3a Monoclonal IgG1

Species Reactivity Human, Mouse, Rat
Applications ,
WB
,
IHC
,
ICC/IF
,
IP
,
AM
Antibody Dilution WB (1:1000), IHC (1:1000), ICC/IF (1:100); optimal dilutions for assays should be determined by the user.
Host Species Mouse
Immunogen Species Mouse
Immunogen Fusion protein amino acids 1-49 (unique N-terminus) of mouse BK Beta 3a
Concentration 1 mg/ml
Conjugates Alkaline Phosphatase, APC, ATTO 390, ATTO 488, ATTO 565, ATTO 594, ATTO 633, ATTO 655, ATTO 680, ATTO 700, Biotin, FITC, HRP, PE/ATTO 594, PerCP, RPE, Streptavidin, Unconjugated

APC (Allophycocyanin)
Overview:

  • High quantum yield
  • Large phycobiliprotein
  • 6 chromophores per molecule
  • Isolated from red algae
  • Molecular Weight: 105 kDa

APC Datasheet

 APC Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 650 nm

λem = 660 nm

εmax = 7.0×105

Φf = 0.68

Brightness = 476

Laser = 594 or 633 nm

Filter set = Cy®5

 

  ATTO 390
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • Large Stokes-shift (89 nm)
  • Good photostability
  • Moderately hydrophilic
  • Good solubility in polar solvents
  • Coumarin derivate, uncharged
  • Low molar mass: 343.42 g/mol 

ATTO 390 Datasheet

ATTO 390 Fluorescent Dye Excitation and Emission Spectra Optical Properties:

λex = 390 nm

λem = 479 nm

εmax = 2.4×104

Φf = 0.90

τfl = 5.0 ns

Brightness = 21.6

Laser = 365 or 405 nm

 

  ATTO 488
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • High photostability
  • Very hydrophilic
  • Excellent solubility in water
  • Very little aggregation
  • New dye with net charge of -1
  • Molar Mass: 804 g/mol 

ATTO 488 Datasheet

  ATTO 488 Fluorophore Excitation and Emission Spectra Optical Properties:

λex = 501 nm

λem = 523 nm

εmax = 9.0×104

Φf = 0.80

τfl = 4.1 ns

Brightness = 72

Laser = 488 nm

Filter set = FITC

 

 ATTO 565
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • High thermal and photostability
  • Good solubility in polar solvents
  • Excellent solubility in water
  • Very little aggregation
  • Rhodamine dye derivative
  • Molar Mass: 611 g/mol

ATTO 565 Datasheet

 ATTO 565 Fluorophore Excitation and Emission Spectra Optical Properties:

λex = 563 nm

λem = 592 nm

εmax = 1.2×105

Φf = 0.9

τfl = 3.4 n

Brightness = 10

Laser = 532 nm

Filter set = TRITC

 

 ATTO 594
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • High photostability
  • Very hydrophilic
  • Excellent solubility in water
  • Very little aggregation
  • New dye with net charge of -1
  • Molar Mass: 1137 g/mol

ATTO 594 Datasheet

 ATTO 594 Fluorophore Excitation and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 601 nm

λem = 627 nm

εmax = 1.2×105

Φf = 0.85

τfl = 3.5 ns

Brightness = 102

Laser = 594 nm

Filter set = Texas Red®

 

 ATTO 633
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • High thermal and photostability
  • Moderately hydrophilic
  • Good solubility in polar solvents
  • Stable at pH 4 – 11
  • Cationic dye, perchlorate salt
  • Molar Mass: 652.2 g/mol

ATTO 633 Datasheet

ATTO 633 Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 629 nm

λem = 657 nm

εmax = 1.3×105

Φf = 0.64

τfl = 3.2 ns

Brightness = 83.2

Laser = 633 nm

Filter set = Cy®5

 

 ATTO 655
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • High thermal and photostability
  • Excellent ozone resistance
  • Quenched by electron donors
  • Very hydrophilic
  • Good solubility in polar solvents
  • Zwitterionic dye
  • Molar Mass: 634 g/mol

ATTO 655 Datasheet

ATTO 655 Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 663 nm

λem = 684 nm

εmax = 1.25×105

Φf = 0.30

τfl = 1.8 ns

Brightness = 37.5

Laser = 633 – 647 nm

Filter set = Cy®5

 

 ATTO 680
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • Excellent thermal and photostability
  • Quenched by electron donors
  • Very hydrophilic
  • Good solubility in polar solvents
  • Zwitterionic dye
  • Molar Mass: 631 g/mol

ATTO 680 Datasheet

 ATTO 680 Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 680 nm

λem = 700 nm

εmax = 1.25×105

Φf = 0.30

τfl = 1.7 ns

Brightness = 37.5

Laser = 633 – 676 nm

Filter set = Cy®5.5

 

 ATTO 700
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • Excellent thermal and photostability
  • Quenched by electron donors
  • Very hydrophilic
  • Good solubility in polar solvents
  • Zwitterionic dye
  • Molar Mass: 575 g/mol

ATTO 700 Datasheet

 ATTO 700 Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 700 nm

λem = 719 nm

εmax = 1.25×105

Φf = 0.25

τfl = 1.6 ns

Brightness = 31.3

Laser = 676 nm

Filter set = Cy®5.5

 

  FITC (Fluorescein)
Overview:

  • Excellent fluorescence quantum yield
  • High rate of photobleaching
  • Good solubility in water
  • Broad emission spectrum
  • pH dependent spectra
  • Molecular formula: C20H12O5
  • Molar mass: 332.3 g/mol

FITC-Fluorescent-conjugate

FITC Fluorescein Fluorophore Excitation and Emission Spectra Optical Properties:

λex = 494 nm

λem = 520 nm

εmax = 7.3×104

Φf = 0.92

τfl = 5.0 ns

Brightness = 67.2

Laser = 488 nm

Filter set = FITC

 

 PE/ATTO 594
PE/ATTO 594 is a tandem conjugate, where PE is excited at 535 nm and transfers energy to ATTO 594 via FRET (fluorescence resonance energy transfer), which emits at 627 nm.
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • High photostability
  • Very hydrophilic
  • Excellent solubility in water
  • Very little aggregation

PE/ATTO 594 Datasheet

PE-ATTO 594 Fluorophore Conjugate Excitation and Emission Spectra Optical Properties:

λex = 535 nm

λem = 627 nm

Laser = 488 to 561 nm

 

 PerCP 
Overview:

  • Peridinin-Chlorophyll-Protein Complex
  • Small phycobiliprotein
  • Isolated from red algae
  • Large stokes shift (195 nm)
  • Molecular Weight: 35 kDa

PerCP Datasheet

 PerCP Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 482 nm

λem = 677 nm

εmax = 1.96 x 106

Laser = 488 nm

 

  R-PE (R-Phycoerythrin)
Overview:

  • Broad excitation spectrum
  • High quantum yield
  • Photostable
  • Member of the phycobiliprotein family
  • Isolated from red algae
  • Excellent solubility in water
  • Molecular Weight: 250 kDa

R-PE Datasheet

 R-PE Fluorophore Excitation and Emission Spectra Optical Properties:

λex = 565 nm

λem = 575 nm

εmax = 2.0×106

Φf = 0.84

Brightness = 1.68 x 103

Laser = 488 to 561 nm

Filter set = TRITC

 

AP (Alkaline Phosphatase)

Properties:

  • Broad enzymatic activity for phosphate esters of alcohols, amines, pyrophosphate, and phenols
  • Commonly used to dephosphorylate the 5’-termini of DNA and RNA to prevent self-ligation
  • Catalyzes the conversion of:
    • Chromogenic substrates (e.g. pNPP, naphthol AS-TR phosphate, BCIP) into coloured products
    • Fluorogenic substrates (e.g. 4-methylumbelliferyl phosphate) into fluorescent products
  • Molecular weight: 140 kDa
  • Applications: Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and ELISA

AP Datasheet

HRP (Horseradish peroxidase)

Properties:

  • Enzymatic activity is used to amplify weak signals and increase visibility of a target
  • Readily combines with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to form HRP-H2O2 complex which can oxidize various hydrogen donors
  • Catalyzes the conversion of:
    • Chromogenic substrates (e.g. TMB, DAB, ABTS) into coloured products
    • Chemiluminescent substrates (e.g. luminol and isoluminol) into light emitting products via enhanced chemiluminescence (ECL)
    • Fluorogenic substrates (e.g. tyramine, homovanillic acid, and 4-hydroxyphenyl acetic acid) into fluorescent products
  • High turnover rate enables rapid generation of a strong signal
  • 44 kDa glycoprotein
  • Extinction coefficient: 100 (403 nm)
  • Applications: Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and ELISA

HRP Datasheet

BiotinBiotin Conjugate Structure

Properties:

  • Binds tetrameric avidin proteins including Streptavidin and neuravidin with very high affinity
  • Molar mass: 244.31 g/mol
  • Formula: C10H16N2O3S
  • Applications: Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and ELISA

Biotin Datasheet

Streptavidin

Properties:

  • Homo-tetrameric protein purified from Streptomyces avidinii which binds four biotin molecules with extremely high affinity
  • Molecular weight: 53 kDa
  • Formula: C10H16N2O3S
  • Applications: Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and ELISA

Streptavidin Datasheet

Storage Buffer PBS pH7.4, 50% glycerol, 0.09% sodium azide
Storage Temperature -20ºC
Shipping Temperature Blue Ice or 4ºC
Purification Protein G Purified
Clonality Monoclonal
Clone Number S40B-18
Isotype IgG1
Specificity Detects ~32 kDa. No cross-reactivity against BKBeta1, BKBeta2, BKBeta3b or BKBeta4.
Cite This Product Mouse Anti-Mouse BK beta 3a Monoclonal, Clone S40B-18 (StressMarq Biosciences Inc., Victoria BC CANADA, Catalog # SMC-330)
Certificate of Analysis 1 µg/ml of SMC-330 was sufficient for detection of BK Beta3a in 10 µg of COS cell (lysate) transiently transfected with BKbeta3a by colorimetric immunoblot analysis using Goat anti-mouse IgG:HRP as the secondary antibody.

References PubMed ID::http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19116572

Alternative Names HBETA3 Antibody, KCNMB2 Antibody, KCNMBL Antibody, BKBeta3 Antibody, KCNMB3 Antibody, Calcium-activated potassium channel subunit beta-3 Antibody, BK channel subunit beta-3 Antibody, BKbeta3 Antibody, Hbeta3 Antibody, Calcium-activated potassium channel Antibody, subfamily M subunit beta-3 Charybdotoxin receptor subunit beta-3 Antibody, K(VCA)beta-3 Antibody, Maxi K channel subunit beta-3 Antibody, Slo-beta-3 Antibody
Research Areas Cancer, Calcium-Activated Potassium Channels, Cell Signaling, Ion Channels, Neuroscience, Potassium Channels
Cellular Localization Membrane
Accession Number NP_055222.3
Gene ID 27094
Swiss Prot Q9NPA1
Scientific Background BK channels contribute to electrical impulses, proper signal transmission of information and regulation of neurotransmitter release (1). A gain of function mutation in the pore-forming alpha subunit of the BK channel was linked to human neurological diseases. Findings suggest that the distribution of the beta subunits in the brain can modulate the BK channels to contribute to the pathophysiology of epilepsy and dyskinesia (2). This has major implications on other physiological processes in tissues other than the brain.
References 1. Wulf-Johansson H., et al. (2009) Brain Res. 1292: 1-13.
2. Lee U.S., and Cui J. (2009) J Physiol. 587(7): 1481-1489.

Anti-BK Beta 2 Antibody S53-32

Anti-BK Beta 2 Antibody
S53-32__Mouse Anti-Mouse BK beta 2 Monoclonal IgG1 GM6001

Product Name BK Beta 2 Antibody
Description

Mouse Anti-Mouse BK beta 2 Monoclonal IgG1

Species Reactivity Human, Mouse, Rat
Applications ,
WB
,
IHC
,
ICC/IF
,
IP
,
AM
Antibody Dilution WB (1:1000), IHC (1:1000), ICC/IF (1:100); optimal dilutions for assays should be determined by the user.
Host Species Mouse
Immunogen Species Mouse
Immunogen Fusion protein amino acids 1-41 (N-terminus) and 218-235 (C-terminus) of mouse BKBeta2
Concentration 1 mg/ml
Conjugates Alkaline Phosphatase, APC, ATTO 390, ATTO 488, ATTO 565, ATTO 594, ATTO 633, ATTO 655, ATTO 680, ATTO 700, Biotin, FITC, HRP, PE/ATTO 594, PerCP, RPE, Streptavidin, Unconjugated

APC (Allophycocyanin)
Overview:

  • High quantum yield
  • Large phycobiliprotein
  • 6 chromophores per molecule
  • Isolated from red algae
  • Molecular Weight: 105 kDa

APC Datasheet

 APC Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 650 nm

λem = 660 nm

εmax = 7.0×105

Φf = 0.68

Brightness = 476

Laser = 594 or 633 nm

Filter set = Cy®5

 

  ATTO 390
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • Large Stokes-shift (89 nm)
  • Good photostability
  • Moderately hydrophilic
  • Good solubility in polar solvents
  • Coumarin derivate, uncharged
  • Low molar mass: 343.42 g/mol 

ATTO 390 Datasheet

ATTO 390 Fluorescent Dye Excitation and Emission Spectra Optical Properties:

λex = 390 nm

λem = 479 nm

εmax = 2.4×104

Φf = 0.90

τfl = 5.0 ns

Brightness = 21.6

Laser = 365 or 405 nm

 

  ATTO 488
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • High photostability
  • Very hydrophilic
  • Excellent solubility in water
  • Very little aggregation
  • New dye with net charge of -1
  • Molar Mass: 804 g/mol 

ATTO 488 Datasheet

  ATTO 488 Fluorophore Excitation and Emission Spectra Optical Properties:

λex = 501 nm

λem = 523 nm

εmax = 9.0×104

Φf = 0.80

τfl = 4.1 ns

Brightness = 72

Laser = 488 nm

Filter set = FITC

 

 ATTO 565
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • High thermal and photostability
  • Good solubility in polar solvents
  • Excellent solubility in water
  • Very little aggregation
  • Rhodamine dye derivative
  • Molar Mass: 611 g/mol

ATTO 565 Datasheet

 ATTO 565 Fluorophore Excitation and Emission Spectra Optical Properties:

λex = 563 nm

λem = 592 nm

εmax = 1.2×105

Φf = 0.9

τfl = 3.4 n

Brightness = 10

Laser = 532 nm

Filter set = TRITC

 

 ATTO 594
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • High photostability
  • Very hydrophilic
  • Excellent solubility in water
  • Very little aggregation
  • New dye with net charge of -1
  • Molar Mass: 1137 g/mol

ATTO 594 Datasheet

 ATTO 594 Fluorophore Excitation and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 601 nm

λem = 627 nm

εmax = 1.2×105

Φf = 0.85

τfl = 3.5 ns

Brightness = 102

Laser = 594 nm

Filter set = Texas Red®

 

 ATTO 633
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • High thermal and photostability
  • Moderately hydrophilic
  • Good solubility in polar solvents
  • Stable at pH 4 – 11
  • Cationic dye, perchlorate salt
  • Molar Mass: 652.2 g/mol

ATTO 633 Datasheet

ATTO 633 Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 629 nm

λem = 657 nm

εmax = 1.3×105

Φf = 0.64

τfl = 3.2 ns

Brightness = 83.2

Laser = 633 nm

Filter set = Cy®5

 

 ATTO 655
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • High thermal and photostability
  • Excellent ozone resistance
  • Quenched by electron donors
  • Very hydrophilic
  • Good solubility in polar solvents
  • Zwitterionic dye
  • Molar Mass: 634 g/mol

ATTO 655 Datasheet

ATTO 655 Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 663 nm

λem = 684 nm

εmax = 1.25×105

Φf = 0.30

τfl = 1.8 ns

Brightness = 37.5

Laser = 633 – 647 nm

Filter set = Cy®5

 

 ATTO 680
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • Excellent thermal and photostability
  • Quenched by electron donors
  • Very hydrophilic
  • Good solubility in polar solvents
  • Zwitterionic dye
  • Molar Mass: 631 g/mol

ATTO 680 Datasheet

 ATTO 680 Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 680 nm

λem = 700 nm

εmax = 1.25×105

Φf = 0.30

τfl = 1.7 ns

Brightness = 37.5

Laser = 633 – 676 nm

Filter set = Cy®5.5

 

 ATTO 700
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • Excellent thermal and photostability
  • Quenched by electron donors
  • Very hydrophilic
  • Good solubility in polar solvents
  • Zwitterionic dye
  • Molar Mass: 575 g/mol

ATTO 700 Datasheet

 ATTO 700 Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 700 nm

λem = 719 nm

εmax = 1.25×105

Φf = 0.25

τfl = 1.6 ns

Brightness = 31.3

Laser = 676 nm

Filter set = Cy®5.5

 

  FITC (Fluorescein)
Overview:

  • Excellent fluorescence quantum yield
  • High rate of photobleaching
  • Good solubility in water
  • Broad emission spectrum
  • pH dependent spectra
  • Molecular formula: C20H12O5
  • Molar mass: 332.3 g/mol

FITC-Fluorescent-conjugate

FITC Fluorescein Fluorophore Excitation and Emission Spectra Optical Properties:

λex = 494 nm

λem = 520 nm

εmax = 7.3×104

Φf = 0.92

τfl = 5.0 ns

Brightness = 67.2

Laser = 488 nm

Filter set = FITC

 

 PE/ATTO 594
PE/ATTO 594 is a tandem conjugate, where PE is excited at 535 nm and transfers energy to ATTO 594 via FRET (fluorescence resonance energy transfer), which emits at 627 nm.
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • High photostability
  • Very hydrophilic
  • Excellent solubility in water
  • Very little aggregation

PE/ATTO 594 Datasheet

PE-ATTO 594 Fluorophore Conjugate Excitation and Emission Spectra Optical Properties:

λex = 535 nm

λem = 627 nm

Laser = 488 to 561 nm

 

 PerCP 
Overview:

  • Peridinin-Chlorophyll-Protein Complex
  • Small phycobiliprotein
  • Isolated from red algae
  • Large stokes shift (195 nm)
  • Molecular Weight: 35 kDa

PerCP Datasheet

 PerCP Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 482 nm

λem = 677 nm

εmax = 1.96 x 106

Laser = 488 nm

 

  R-PE (R-Phycoerythrin)
Overview:

  • Broad excitation spectrum
  • High quantum yield
  • Photostable
  • Member of the phycobiliprotein family
  • Isolated from red algae
  • Excellent solubility in water
  • Molecular Weight: 250 kDa

R-PE Datasheet

 R-PE Fluorophore Excitation and Emission Spectra Optical Properties:

λex = 565 nm

λem = 575 nm

εmax = 2.0×106

Φf = 0.84

Brightness = 1.68 x 103

Laser = 488 to 561 nm

Filter set = TRITC

 

AP (Alkaline Phosphatase)

Properties:

  • Broad enzymatic activity for phosphate esters of alcohols, amines, pyrophosphate, and phenols
  • Commonly used to dephosphorylate the 5’-termini of DNA and RNA to prevent self-ligation
  • Catalyzes the conversion of:
    • Chromogenic substrates (e.g. pNPP, naphthol AS-TR phosphate, BCIP) into coloured products
    • Fluorogenic substrates (e.g. 4-methylumbelliferyl phosphate) into fluorescent products
  • Molecular weight: 140 kDa
  • Applications: Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and ELISA

AP Datasheet

HRP (Horseradish peroxidase)

Properties:

  • Enzymatic activity is used to amplify weak signals and increase visibility of a target
  • Readily combines with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to form HRP-H2O2 complex which can oxidize various hydrogen donors
  • Catalyzes the conversion of:
    • Chromogenic substrates (e.g. TMB, DAB, ABTS) into coloured products
    • Chemiluminescent substrates (e.g. luminol and isoluminol) into light emitting products via enhanced chemiluminescence (ECL)
    • Fluorogenic substrates (e.g. tyramine, homovanillic acid, and 4-hydroxyphenyl acetic acid) into fluorescent products
  • High turnover rate enables rapid generation of a strong signal
  • 44 kDa glycoprotein
  • Extinction coefficient: 100 (403 nm)
  • Applications: Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and ELISA

HRP Datasheet

BiotinBiotin Conjugate Structure

Properties:

  • Binds tetrameric avidin proteins including Streptavidin and neuravidin with very high affinity
  • Molar mass: 244.31 g/mol
  • Formula: C10H16N2O3S
  • Applications: Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and ELISA

Biotin Datasheet

Streptavidin

Properties:

  • Homo-tetrameric protein purified from Streptomyces avidinii which binds four biotin molecules with extremely high affinity
  • Molecular weight: 53 kDa
  • Formula: C10H16N2O3S
  • Applications: Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and ELISA

Streptavidin Datasheet

Storage Buffer PBS pH7.4, 50% glycerol, 0.09% sodium azide
Storage Temperature -20ºC
Shipping Temperature Blue Ice or 4ºC
Purification Protein G Purified
Clonality Monoclonal
Clone Number S53-32
Isotype IgG1
Specificity Detects ~27kDa. No cross-reactivity against BKBeta1, BKBeta3 or BKBeta4.
Cite This Product Mouse Anti-Mouse BK beta 2 Monoclonal, Clone S53-32 (StressMarq Biosciences Inc., Victoria BC CANADA, Catalog # SMC-331)
Certificate of Analysis 1 µg/ml of SMC-331 was sufficient for detection of BK Channel beta2 in 10 µg of COS-1 cells transiently transfected with KBeta2 lysate by colorimetric immunoblot analysis using Goat anti-mouse IgG:HRP as the secondary antibody.

References PubMed ID::http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1911651

Alternative Names KCNMB2 Antibody, Calcium-activated potassium channel subunit beta-2 Antibody, BK channel subunit beta-2 Antibody, BKbeta2 Antibody, Calcium-activated potassium channel Antibody, subfamily M subunit beta-2 Antibody, Charybdotoxin receptor subunit beta-2 Antibody, K(VCA)beta-2 Antibody, Maxi K channel subunit beta-2 Antibody, Slo-beta-2 Antibody
Research Areas Calcium-Activated Potassium Channels, Ion Channels, Neuroscience, Potassium Channels
Cellular Localization Membrane
Accession Number NP_082507.1
Gene ID 72413
Swiss Prot Q9CZM9
Scientific Background BK channels contribute to electrical impulses, proper signal transmission of information and regulation of neurotransmitter release (1). A gain of function mutation in the pore-forming alpha subunit of the BK channel was linked to human neurological diseases. Findings suggest that the distribution of the beta subunits in the brain can modulate the BK channels to contribute to the pathophysiology of epilepsy and dyskinesia (2). This has major implications on other physiological processes in tissues other than the brain.
References 1. Wulf-Johansson H., et al. (2009) Brain Res. 1292: 1-13.
2. Lee U.S., and Cui J. (2009) J Physiol. 587(7): 1481-1489.

BIX-01294

BIX-01294__HMT inhibitor GSK2606414

Product Name BIX-01294
Description

HMT inhibitor

Purity >98%
CAS No. 935693-62-2
Molecular Formula C28H38N6O2*3HCl
Molecular Weight 600.02
Storage Temperature -20ºC
Shipping Temperature Shipped Ambient
Product Type Inhibitor
Solubility May be dissolved in DMSO (100 mM) or Water (100 mM)
Source Synthetic
Appearance Cream solid
SMILES CN1CCCN(CC1)C2=NC3=CC(=C(C=C3C(=N2)NC4CCN(CC4)CC5=CC=CC=C5)OC)OC.Cl.Cl.Cl
InChI InChI=1S/C28H38N6O2/c1-32-12-7-13-34(17-16-32)28-30-24-19-26(36-3)25(35-2)18-23(24)27(31-28)29-22-10-14-33(15-11-22)20-21-8-5-4-6-9-21/h4-6,8-9,18-19,22H,7,10-17,20H2,1-3H3,(H,29,30,31)
InChIKey OSXFATOLZGZLSK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Safety Phrases Classification: Caution – Substance not yet fully tested.
Safety Phrases:
S22 – Do not breathe dust
S36/37/39 – Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
S24/25- Avoid contact with skin and eyes
Cite This Product BIX-01294 (StressMarq Biosciences Inc., Victoria BC CANADA, Catalog # SIH-347)

References PubMed ID::http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19116501

Alternative Names 2-(Hexahydro-4-methyl-1H-1,4-diazepin-1-yl)-6,7-dimethoxy-N-1-(phenylmethyl)-4-piperidinyl-4-quinazolinamine trihydrochloride; N-(1-Benzyl-4-piperidinyl)-6,7-dimethoxy-2-(4-methyl-1,4-diazepan-1-yl)-4-quinazolinamine trihydrochloride
Research Areas Cancer, Cell Signaling, Epigenetics
PubChem ID 25150857
Scientific Background G9a-like protein and G9a histone lysine methyltransferase inhibitor (IC values are 0.7 and 1.7 µM respectively) that displays no activity at other histone methyltransferases up to 37 µM. Modulates H3K9me2 levels in mammalian cells and potentiates induction of pluripotent stem cells from somatic cells in vitro.
References 1. Kubicek S., et al. (2007) Mol Cell. 25(3): 473-481.
2. Shi Y., et al. (2008) Cell Stem Cell. 3(5): 568-574.
3. Chang Y., et al. (2009) Nat Struct Mol Biol. 16(3): 312-317.

bis-BHT

bis-BHT__Phenolic antioxidant PLX8394

Product Name bis-BHT
Description

Phenolic antioxidant

Purity >98%
CAS No. 118-82-1
Molecular Formula C29H44O2
Molecular Weight 424.7
Storage Temperature -20ºC
Shipping Temperature Shipped Ambient
Product Type Antioxidant
Solubility Soluble in DMSO (25 mg/ml)
Source Synthetic
Appearance White Solid
SMILES CC(C)(C)C1=CC(=CC(=C1O)C(C)(C)C)CC2=CC(=C(C(=C2)C(C)(C)C)O)C(C)(C)C
InChI InChI=1S/C29H44O2/c1-26(2,3)20-14-18(15-21(24(20)30)27(4,5)6)13-19-16-22(28(7,8)9)25(31)23(17-19)29(10,11)12/h14-17,30
InChIKey MDWVSAYEQPLWMX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Safety Phrases Classification: Harmful. May be harmful if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin.
Safety Phrases:
S22 – Do not breathe dust
S36/37/39 – Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
S45- In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible)
Hazard Phrases:
H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Phrases:
P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Cite This Product bis-BHT (StressMarq Biosciences Inc., Victoria BC CANADA, Catalog # SIH-154)

References PubMed ID::http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19116496

Alternative Names 4,4'-Methylenebis2,6-bis(2-methyl-2-propanyl)phenol
Research Areas Cancer, Oxidative Stress
Scientific Background Phenolic Antioxidant.
References 1.  Takahashi O, Hiraga K.. (1981) Toxicol Lett. 8(1-2): 77-86.

Anti-BIM/BOD (IN2) Antibody

Anti-BIM/BOD (IN2) Antibody__Rabbit Anti-Human BIM/BOD (IN2) Polyclonal T-5224

Product Name BIM/BOD (IN2) Antibody
Description

Rabbit Anti-Human BIM/BOD (IN2) Polyclonal

Species Reactivity Human, Mouse, Rat
Applications ,
WB
,
ICC/IF
Antibody Dilution WB (1:400), ICC/IF (1:100); optimal dilutions for assays should be determined by the user.
Host Species Rabbit
Immunogen Species Human
Immunogen Internal central amino acids of human Bim
Concentration 1 mg/ml
Conjugates Alkaline Phosphatase, APC, ATTO 390, ATTO 488, ATTO 565, ATTO 594, ATTO 633, ATTO 655, ATTO 680, ATTO 700, Biotin, FITC, HRP, PE/ATTO 594, PerCP, RPE, Streptavidin, Unconjugated

APC (Allophycocyanin)
Overview:

  • High quantum yield
  • Large phycobiliprotein
  • 6 chromophores per molecule
  • Isolated from red algae
  • Molecular Weight: 105 kDa

APC Datasheet

 APC Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 650 nm

λem = 660 nm

εmax = 7.0×105

Φf = 0.68

Brightness = 476

Laser = 594 or 633 nm

Filter set = Cy®5

 

  ATTO 390
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • Large Stokes-shift (89 nm)
  • Good photostability
  • Moderately hydrophilic
  • Good solubility in polar solvents
  • Coumarin derivate, uncharged
  • Low molar mass: 343.42 g/mol 

ATTO 390 Datasheet

ATTO 390 Fluorescent Dye Excitation and Emission Spectra Optical Properties:

λex = 390 nm

λem = 479 nm

εmax = 2.4×104

Φf = 0.90

τfl = 5.0 ns

Brightness = 21.6

Laser = 365 or 405 nm

 

  ATTO 488
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • High photostability
  • Very hydrophilic
  • Excellent solubility in water
  • Very little aggregation
  • New dye with net charge of -1
  • Molar Mass: 804 g/mol 

ATTO 488 Datasheet

  ATTO 488 Fluorophore Excitation and Emission Spectra Optical Properties:

λex = 501 nm

λem = 523 nm

εmax = 9.0×104

Φf = 0.80

τfl = 4.1 ns

Brightness = 72

Laser = 488 nm

Filter set = FITC

 

 ATTO 565
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • High thermal and photostability
  • Good solubility in polar solvents
  • Excellent solubility in water
  • Very little aggregation
  • Rhodamine dye derivative
  • Molar Mass: 611 g/mol

ATTO 565 Datasheet

 ATTO 565 Fluorophore Excitation and Emission Spectra Optical Properties:

λex = 563 nm

λem = 592 nm

εmax = 1.2×105

Φf = 0.9

τfl = 3.4 n

Brightness = 10

Laser = 532 nm

Filter set = TRITC

 

 ATTO 594
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • High photostability
  • Very hydrophilic
  • Excellent solubility in water
  • Very little aggregation
  • New dye with net charge of -1
  • Molar Mass: 1137 g/mol

ATTO 594 Datasheet

 ATTO 594 Fluorophore Excitation and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 601 nm

λem = 627 nm

εmax = 1.2×105

Φf = 0.85

τfl = 3.5 ns

Brightness = 102

Laser = 594 nm

Filter set = Texas Red®

 

 ATTO 633
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • High thermal and photostability
  • Moderately hydrophilic
  • Good solubility in polar solvents
  • Stable at pH 4 – 11
  • Cationic dye, perchlorate salt
  • Molar Mass: 652.2 g/mol

ATTO 633 Datasheet

ATTO 633 Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 629 nm

λem = 657 nm

εmax = 1.3×105

Φf = 0.64

τfl = 3.2 ns

Brightness = 83.2

Laser = 633 nm

Filter set = Cy®5

 

 ATTO 655
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • High thermal and photostability
  • Excellent ozone resistance
  • Quenched by electron donors
  • Very hydrophilic
  • Good solubility in polar solvents
  • Zwitterionic dye
  • Molar Mass: 634 g/mol

ATTO 655 Datasheet

ATTO 655 Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 663 nm

λem = 684 nm

εmax = 1.25×105

Φf = 0.30

τfl = 1.8 ns

Brightness = 37.5

Laser = 633 – 647 nm

Filter set = Cy®5

 

 ATTO 680
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • Excellent thermal and photostability
  • Quenched by electron donors
  • Very hydrophilic
  • Good solubility in polar solvents
  • Zwitterionic dye
  • Molar Mass: 631 g/mol

ATTO 680 Datasheet

 ATTO 680 Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 680 nm

λem = 700 nm

εmax = 1.25×105

Φf = 0.30

τfl = 1.7 ns

Brightness = 37.5

Laser = 633 – 676 nm

Filter set = Cy®5.5

 

 ATTO 700
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • Excellent thermal and photostability
  • Quenched by electron donors
  • Very hydrophilic
  • Good solubility in polar solvents
  • Zwitterionic dye
  • Molar Mass: 575 g/mol

ATTO 700 Datasheet

 ATTO 700 Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 700 nm

λem = 719 nm

εmax = 1.25×105

Φf = 0.25

τfl = 1.6 ns

Brightness = 31.3

Laser = 676 nm

Filter set = Cy®5.5

 

  FITC (Fluorescein)
Overview:

  • Excellent fluorescence quantum yield
  • High rate of photobleaching
  • Good solubility in water
  • Broad emission spectrum
  • pH dependent spectra
  • Molecular formula: C20H12O5
  • Molar mass: 332.3 g/mol

FITC-Fluorescent-conjugate

FITC Fluorescein Fluorophore Excitation and Emission Spectra Optical Properties:

λex = 494 nm

λem = 520 nm

εmax = 7.3×104

Φf = 0.92

τfl = 5.0 ns

Brightness = 67.2

Laser = 488 nm

Filter set = FITC

 

 PE/ATTO 594
PE/ATTO 594 is a tandem conjugate, where PE is excited at 535 nm and transfers energy to ATTO 594 via FRET (fluorescence resonance energy transfer), which emits at 627 nm.
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • High photostability
  • Very hydrophilic
  • Excellent solubility in water
  • Very little aggregation

PE/ATTO 594 Datasheet

PE-ATTO 594 Fluorophore Conjugate Excitation and Emission Spectra Optical Properties:

λex = 535 nm

λem = 627 nm

Laser = 488 to 561 nm

 

 PerCP 
Overview:

  • Peridinin-Chlorophyll-Protein Complex
  • Small phycobiliprotein
  • Isolated from red algae
  • Large stokes shift (195 nm)
  • Molecular Weight: 35 kDa

PerCP Datasheet

 PerCP Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 482 nm

λem = 677 nm

εmax = 1.96 x 106

Laser = 488 nm

 

  R-PE (R-Phycoerythrin)
Overview:

  • Broad excitation spectrum
  • High quantum yield
  • Photostable
  • Member of the phycobiliprotein family
  • Isolated from red algae
  • Excellent solubility in water
  • Molecular Weight: 250 kDa

R-PE Datasheet

 R-PE Fluorophore Excitation and Emission Spectra Optical Properties:

λex = 565 nm

λem = 575 nm

εmax = 2.0×106

Φf = 0.84

Brightness = 1.68 x 103

Laser = 488 to 561 nm

Filter set = TRITC

 

AP (Alkaline Phosphatase)

Properties:

  • Broad enzymatic activity for phosphate esters of alcohols, amines, pyrophosphate, and phenols
  • Commonly used to dephosphorylate the 5’-termini of DNA and RNA to prevent self-ligation
  • Catalyzes the conversion of:
    • Chromogenic substrates (e.g. pNPP, naphthol AS-TR phosphate, BCIP) into coloured products
    • Fluorogenic substrates (e.g. 4-methylumbelliferyl phosphate) into fluorescent products
  • Molecular weight: 140 kDa
  • Applications: Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and ELISA

AP Datasheet

HRP (Horseradish peroxidase)

Properties:

  • Enzymatic activity is used to amplify weak signals and increase visibility of a target
  • Readily combines with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to form HRP-H2O2 complex which can oxidize various hydrogen donors
  • Catalyzes the conversion of:
    • Chromogenic substrates (e.g. TMB, DAB, ABTS) into coloured products
    • Chemiluminescent substrates (e.g. luminol and isoluminol) into light emitting products via enhanced chemiluminescence (ECL)
    • Fluorogenic substrates (e.g. tyramine, homovanillic acid, and 4-hydroxyphenyl acetic acid) into fluorescent products
  • High turnover rate enables rapid generation of a strong signal
  • 44 kDa glycoprotein
  • Extinction coefficient: 100 (403 nm)
  • Applications: Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and ELISA

HRP Datasheet

BiotinBiotin Conjugate Structure

Properties:

  • Binds tetrameric avidin proteins including Streptavidin and neuravidin with very high affinity
  • Molar mass: 244.31 g/mol
  • Formula: C10H16N2O3S
  • Applications: Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and ELISA

Biotin Datasheet

Streptavidin

Properties:

  • Homo-tetrameric protein purified from Streptomyces avidinii which binds four biotin molecules with extremely high affinity
  • Molecular weight: 53 kDa
  • Formula: C10H16N2O3S
  • Applications: Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and ELISA

Streptavidin Datasheet

Storage Buffer PBS, 50% glycerol, 0.09% sodium azide
Storage Temperature -20ºC
Shipping Temperature Blue Ice or 4ºC
Purification Protein A purified
Clonality Polyclonal
Specificity Detects ~23kDa.
Cite This Product Rabbit Anti-Human BIM Polyclonal (StressMarq Biosciences Inc., Victoria BC CANADA, Catalog # SPC-164)
Certificate of Analysis 2.5 µg/ml of SPC-164 was sufficient for detection of Bim in 20 µg of K562 cell lysate by colorimetric immunoblot analysis using Goat anti-rabbit IgG:HRP as the secondary antibody.

References PubMed ID::http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19116494

Alternative Names BCL2 like protein 11 Antibody, Bcl2 interacting mediator of cell death Antibody, Bcl2 interacting protein Bim Antibody, BCL2 like 11 Antibody, BAM Antibody, BimEl Antibody, BimL Antibody, BOD Antibody, BIM beta 6 Antibody, BIM Beta7 Antibody, BIM alpha 3 Antibody, BIM alpha4 Antibody, BIM alpha5 Antibody, BIM alpha6 Antibody
Research Areas Cancer, Apoptosis
Cellular Localization Endomembrane system, Mitochondrion
Accession Number NP_619527.1
Gene ID 10018
Swiss Prot O43521
Scientific Background Members in the Bcl-2 family are critical regulators of apoptosis by either inhibiting or promoting cell death. Bim/BOD is a group of three splice variants, BimEL, BimL and BimS, with apparent molecular masses of ~23, 16, and 13 kDa, respectively. Bcl-2 homology 3 (BH3) domain is a potent death domain. BH3 domain containing pro-apoptotic proteins, including Bad, Bax, Bid, Bik, and Hrk, form a growing subclass of the Bcl-2 family. A novel BH3 domain containing protein was recently identified and designated Bim or BOD in human, mouse and rat (1,2). Bim/BOD interacts with diverse members in the pro-survival Bcl-2 sub-family including Bcl-2, Bcl-xL and Bcl-w. Bim/BOD induces apoptosis. The messenger RNA of Bim is ubiquitously expressed in multiple tissues and cell lines (1,2).
References 1. O'Connor L., Strasser A., O'Reilly L.A., et al. (1998) EMBO J. 17:384-395.
2. Hsu S.Y., Lin P., and Hsueh A.J. (1998) Mol. Endocrinol. 12:1432-40.

Anti-BIM/BOD (IN) Antibody

Anti-BIM/BOD (IN) Antibody__Rabbit Anti-Human BIM/BOD (IN) Polyclonal EW-7197

Product Name BIM/BOD (IN) Antibody
Description

Rabbit Anti-Human BIM/BOD (IN) Polyclonal

Species Reactivity Human, Mouse, Rat
Applications ,
WB
,
IHC
Antibody Dilution WB (1:1000), IHC (1:100); optimal dilutions for assays should be determined by the user.
Host Species Rabbit
Immunogen Species Human
Immunogen Internal central amino acids of human Bim
Concentration 1 mg/ml
Conjugates Alkaline Phosphatase, APC, ATTO 390, ATTO 488, ATTO 565, ATTO 594, ATTO 633, ATTO 655, ATTO 680, ATTO 700, Biotin, FITC, HRP, PE/ATTO 594, PerCP, RPE, Streptavidin, Unconjugated

APC (Allophycocyanin)
Overview:

  • High quantum yield
  • Large phycobiliprotein
  • 6 chromophores per molecule
  • Isolated from red algae
  • Molecular Weight: 105 kDa

APC Datasheet

 APC Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 650 nm

λem = 660 nm

εmax = 7.0×105

Φf = 0.68

Brightness = 476

Laser = 594 or 633 nm

Filter set = Cy®5

 

  ATTO 390
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • Large Stokes-shift (89 nm)
  • Good photostability
  • Moderately hydrophilic
  • Good solubility in polar solvents
  • Coumarin derivate, uncharged
  • Low molar mass: 343.42 g/mol 

ATTO 390 Datasheet

ATTO 390 Fluorescent Dye Excitation and Emission Spectra Optical Properties:

λex = 390 nm

λem = 479 nm

εmax = 2.4×104

Φf = 0.90

τfl = 5.0 ns

Brightness = 21.6

Laser = 365 or 405 nm

 

  ATTO 488
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • High photostability
  • Very hydrophilic
  • Excellent solubility in water
  • Very little aggregation
  • New dye with net charge of -1
  • Molar Mass: 804 g/mol 

ATTO 488 Datasheet

  ATTO 488 Fluorophore Excitation and Emission Spectra Optical Properties:

λex = 501 nm

λem = 523 nm

εmax = 9.0×104

Φf = 0.80

τfl = 4.1 ns

Brightness = 72

Laser = 488 nm

Filter set = FITC

 

 ATTO 565
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • High thermal and photostability
  • Good solubility in polar solvents
  • Excellent solubility in water
  • Very little aggregation
  • Rhodamine dye derivative
  • Molar Mass: 611 g/mol

ATTO 565 Datasheet

 ATTO 565 Fluorophore Excitation and Emission Spectra Optical Properties:

λex = 563 nm

λem = 592 nm

εmax = 1.2×105

Φf = 0.9

τfl = 3.4 n

Brightness = 10

Laser = 532 nm

Filter set = TRITC

 

 ATTO 594
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • High photostability
  • Very hydrophilic
  • Excellent solubility in water
  • Very little aggregation
  • New dye with net charge of -1
  • Molar Mass: 1137 g/mol

ATTO 594 Datasheet

 ATTO 594 Fluorophore Excitation and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 601 nm

λem = 627 nm

εmax = 1.2×105

Φf = 0.85

τfl = 3.5 ns

Brightness = 102

Laser = 594 nm

Filter set = Texas Red®

 

 ATTO 633
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • High thermal and photostability
  • Moderately hydrophilic
  • Good solubility in polar solvents
  • Stable at pH 4 – 11
  • Cationic dye, perchlorate salt
  • Molar Mass: 652.2 g/mol

ATTO 633 Datasheet

ATTO 633 Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 629 nm

λem = 657 nm

εmax = 1.3×105

Φf = 0.64

τfl = 3.2 ns

Brightness = 83.2

Laser = 633 nm

Filter set = Cy®5

 

 ATTO 655
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • High thermal and photostability
  • Excellent ozone resistance
  • Quenched by electron donors
  • Very hydrophilic
  • Good solubility in polar solvents
  • Zwitterionic dye
  • Molar Mass: 634 g/mol

ATTO 655 Datasheet

ATTO 655 Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 663 nm

λem = 684 nm

εmax = 1.25×105

Φf = 0.30

τfl = 1.8 ns

Brightness = 37.5

Laser = 633 – 647 nm

Filter set = Cy®5

 

 ATTO 680
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • Excellent thermal and photostability
  • Quenched by electron donors
  • Very hydrophilic
  • Good solubility in polar solvents
  • Zwitterionic dye
  • Molar Mass: 631 g/mol

ATTO 680 Datasheet

 ATTO 680 Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 680 nm

λem = 700 nm

εmax = 1.25×105

Φf = 0.30

τfl = 1.7 ns

Brightness = 37.5

Laser = 633 – 676 nm

Filter set = Cy®5.5

 

 ATTO 700
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • Excellent thermal and photostability
  • Quenched by electron donors
  • Very hydrophilic
  • Good solubility in polar solvents
  • Zwitterionic dye
  • Molar Mass: 575 g/mol

ATTO 700 Datasheet

 ATTO 700 Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 700 nm

λem = 719 nm

εmax = 1.25×105

Φf = 0.25

τfl = 1.6 ns

Brightness = 31.3

Laser = 676 nm

Filter set = Cy®5.5

 

  FITC (Fluorescein)
Overview:

  • Excellent fluorescence quantum yield
  • High rate of photobleaching
  • Good solubility in water
  • Broad emission spectrum
  • pH dependent spectra
  • Molecular formula: C20H12O5
  • Molar mass: 332.3 g/mol

FITC-Fluorescent-conjugate

FITC Fluorescein Fluorophore Excitation and Emission Spectra Optical Properties:

λex = 494 nm

λem = 520 nm

εmax = 7.3×104

Φf = 0.92

τfl = 5.0 ns

Brightness = 67.2

Laser = 488 nm

Filter set = FITC

 

 PE/ATTO 594
PE/ATTO 594 is a tandem conjugate, where PE is excited at 535 nm and transfers energy to ATTO 594 via FRET (fluorescence resonance energy transfer), which emits at 627 nm.
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • High photostability
  • Very hydrophilic
  • Excellent solubility in water
  • Very little aggregation

PE/ATTO 594 Datasheet

PE-ATTO 594 Fluorophore Conjugate Excitation and Emission Spectra Optical Properties:

λex = 535 nm

λem = 627 nm

Laser = 488 to 561 nm

 

 PerCP 
Overview:

  • Peridinin-Chlorophyll-Protein Complex
  • Small phycobiliprotein
  • Isolated from red algae
  • Large stokes shift (195 nm)
  • Molecular Weight: 35 kDa

PerCP Datasheet

 PerCP Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 482 nm

λem = 677 nm

εmax = 1.96 x 106

Laser = 488 nm

 

  R-PE (R-Phycoerythrin)
Overview:

  • Broad excitation spectrum
  • High quantum yield
  • Photostable
  • Member of the phycobiliprotein family
  • Isolated from red algae
  • Excellent solubility in water
  • Molecular Weight: 250 kDa

R-PE Datasheet

 R-PE Fluorophore Excitation and Emission Spectra Optical Properties:

λex = 565 nm

λem = 575 nm

εmax = 2.0×106

Φf = 0.84

Brightness = 1.68 x 103

Laser = 488 to 561 nm

Filter set = TRITC

 

AP (Alkaline Phosphatase)

Properties:

  • Broad enzymatic activity for phosphate esters of alcohols, amines, pyrophosphate, and phenols
  • Commonly used to dephosphorylate the 5’-termini of DNA and RNA to prevent self-ligation
  • Catalyzes the conversion of:
    • Chromogenic substrates (e.g. pNPP, naphthol AS-TR phosphate, BCIP) into coloured products
    • Fluorogenic substrates (e.g. 4-methylumbelliferyl phosphate) into fluorescent products
  • Molecular weight: 140 kDa
  • Applications: Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and ELISA

AP Datasheet

HRP (Horseradish peroxidase)

Properties:

  • Enzymatic activity is used to amplify weak signals and increase visibility of a target
  • Readily combines with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to form HRP-H2O2 complex which can oxidize various hydrogen donors
  • Catalyzes the conversion of:
    • Chromogenic substrates (e.g. TMB, DAB, ABTS) into coloured products
    • Chemiluminescent substrates (e.g. luminol and isoluminol) into light emitting products via enhanced chemiluminescence (ECL)
    • Fluorogenic substrates (e.g. tyramine, homovanillic acid, and 4-hydroxyphenyl acetic acid) into fluorescent products
  • High turnover rate enables rapid generation of a strong signal
  • 44 kDa glycoprotein
  • Extinction coefficient: 100 (403 nm)
  • Applications: Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and ELISA

HRP Datasheet

BiotinBiotin Conjugate Structure

Properties:

  • Binds tetrameric avidin proteins including Streptavidin and neuravidin with very high affinity
  • Molar mass: 244.31 g/mol
  • Formula: C10H16N2O3S
  • Applications: Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and ELISA

Biotin Datasheet

Streptavidin

Properties:

  • Homo-tetrameric protein purified from Streptomyces avidinii which binds four biotin molecules with extremely high affinity
  • Molecular weight: 53 kDa
  • Formula: C10H16N2O3S
  • Applications: Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and ELISA

Streptavidin Datasheet

Storage Buffer PBS, 50% glycerol, 0.09% sodium azide
Storage Temperature -20ºC
Shipping Temperature Blue Ice or 4ºC
Purification Protein A purified
Clonality Polyclonal
Specificity Detects ~23kDa.
Cite This Product Rabbit Anti-Human BIM/BOD Polyclonal (StressMarq Biosciences Inc., Victoria BC CANADA, Catalog # SPC-113)
Certificate of Analysis 1 µg/ml of SPC-113 was sufficient for detection of Bim in 20 µg of K562 and A549 cell lysates by colorimetric immunoblot analysis using Goat anti-rabbit IgG:HRP as the secondary antibody.

References PubMed ID::http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19116437

Alternative Names BCL2 like protein 11 Antibody, Bcl2 interacting mediator of cell death Antibody, Bcl2 interacting protein Bim Antibody, BCL2 like 11 Antibody, BAM Antibody, BimEl Antibody, BimL Antibody, BOD Antibody, BIM beta 6 Antibody, BIM Beta7 Antibody, BIM alpha 3 Antibody, BIM alpha4 Antibody, BIM alpha5 Antibody, BIM alpha6 Antibody
Research Areas Cancer, Apoptosis
Cellular Localization Endomembrane system, Mitochondrion
Accession Number NP_619527.1
Gene ID 10018
Swiss Prot O43521
Scientific Background Members in the Bcl-2 family are critical regulators of apoptosis by either inhibiting or promoting cell death. Bim/BOD is a group of three splice variants, BimEL, BimL and BimS, with apparent molecular masses of ~23, 16, and 13 kDa, respectively. Bcl-2 homology 3 (BH3) domain is a potent death domain. BH3 domain containing pro-apoptotic proteins, including Bad, Bax, Bid, Bik, and Hrk, form a growing subclass of the Bcl-2 family. A novel BH3 domain containing protein was recently identified and designated Bim or BOD in human, mouse and rat (1,2). Bim/BOD interacts with diverse members in the pro-survival Bcl-2 sub-family including Bcl-2, Bcl-xL and Bcl-w. Bim/BOD induces apoptosis. The messenger RNA of Bim is ubiquitously expressed in multiple tissues and cell lines (1 ,2).
References 1. O'Connor L., Strasser A., O'Reilly L.A., et al. (1998) EMBO J. 17: 384-395.
2. Hsu S.Y., Lin P., and Hsueh A.J. (1998) Mol. Endocrinol. 12: 1432-40.

BIBW 2992

BIBW 2992__EGFR, HER2 kinase inhibitor EMD638683

Product Name BIBW 2992
Description

EGFR, HER2 kinase inhibitor

Purity >99%
CAS No. 850140-72-6
Molecular Formula C24H25ClFN5O3
Molecular Weight 485.9
Storage Temperature -20ºC
Shipping Temperature Shipped Ambient
Product Type Inhibitor
Solubility Soluble in DMSO at 200 mg/ml; in ethanol at 25 mg/ml
Source Synthetic
Appearance Crystalline solid
SMILES CN(C)C/C=C/C(=O)NC1=C(C=C2C(=C1)C(=NC=N2)NC3=CC(=C(C=C3)F)Cl)Oemail protected4CCOC4
InChI InChI=1S/C24H25ClFN5O3/c1-31(2)8-3-4-23(32)30-21-11-17-20(12-22(21)34-16-7-9-33-13-16)27-14-28-24(17)29-15-5-6-19(26)18(25)10-15/h3-6,10-12,14,16H,7-9,13H2,1-2H3,(H,30,32)(H,27,28,29)/b4-3+/t16-/m0/s1
InChIKey ULXXDDBFHOBEHA-CWDCEQMOSA-N
Safety Phrases Classification:
Acute Toxicity: Oral, Category 2
Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 2
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 1
Toxic To Reproduction, Category 2
Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (repeated exposure), Category 2

Safety Phrases:
S22 – Do not breathe dust.
S24/25 – Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S36/37/39 – Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

Hazard statements:
H300: Fatal if swallowed.
H315: Causes skin irritation.
H318: Causes serious eye damage.
H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
H373: May cause damage through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Precautionary statements:
P264: Wash {hands} thoroughly after handling.
P280: Wear {protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection}.
P362+364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P201: Obtain special instructions before use.
P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.
P260: Do not breathe {dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray}.
P301+310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P330: Rinse mouth.
P302+352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P332+313: If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention.
P305+351+338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P310: Immediately call a {POISON CENTER/doctor/…}.
P308+313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attentiodvice.
P314: Get medical attentiodvice if you feel unwell.

Cite This Product BIBW 2992 (StressMarq Biosciences Inc., Victoria BC CANADA, Catalog # SIH-496)

References PubMed ID::http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19116382

Alternative Names Afatinib, N-​4-​(3-​chloro-​4-​fluorophenyl)amino-​7-​(3S)-​tetrahydro-​3-​furanyloxy-​6-​quinazolinyl-​4-​(dimethylamino)-​2-​butenamide
Research Areas Cancer, Apoptosis, Cancer Growth Inhibitors, Cell Signaling, Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors
PubChem ID 10184653
Scientific Background BIBW 2992 is a potent and irreversible ErbB inhibitor. It has also been shown to inhibit EGFR/Neu.
References 1. Ioannou, N., et al. (2011) Br. J. Cancer. 105(10): 1554–1562.

Bexarotene

Bexarotene__Retinoid RXR agonist INCB3344

Product Name Bexarotene
Description

Retinoid RXR agonist

Purity >98% (TLC); NMR (Conforms)
CAS No. 153559-49-0
Molecular Formula C24H28O2
Molecular Weight 348.5
Storage Temperature -20ºC
Shipping Temperature Shipped Ambient
Product Type Agonist
Solubility Soluble in DMSO (60 mg/ml) or ethanol (warm, 10 mg/ml)
Source Synthetic
Appearance White powder
SMILES Cc1cc2c(cc1C(=C)c3ccc(cc3)C(=O)O)C(CCC2(C)C)(C)C
InChI InChI=1S/C24H28O2/c1-15-13-20-21(24(5,6)12-11-23(20,3)4)14-19(15)16(2)17-7-9-18(10-8-17)22(25)26/h7-10,13-14H,2,11-12H2,1,3-6H3,(H,25,26)
InChIKey NAVMQTYZDKMPEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Safety Phrases Classification:
Not a hazardous substance or mixture.

Safety Phrases:
S22 – Do not breathe dust.
S24/25 – Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S36/37/39 – Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

Cite This Product Bexarotene (StressMarq Biosciences Inc., Victoria BC CANADA, Catalog # SIH-535)

References PubMed ID::http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19116375

Alternative Names SR 11247, Targretin, 4-1-(5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-3,5,5,8,8-pentamethyl-2-naphthalenyl)ethenylbenzoic acid
Research Areas Cancer, Cancer Growth Inhibitors, Cell Signaling, Epigenetics and Nuclear Signalling, Neurodegeneration, Neuroscience, Nuclear Signaling Pathways
PubChem ID 82146
Scientific Background Bexarotene is a potent RXR agonist. It is able to permeate the blood-brain barrier. Bexarotene inhibits neurodegeneration and has anti-tumor properties.

Betulinic Acid

Betulinic Acid__Proteasome activator Vercirnon

Product Name Betulinic Acid
Description

Proteasome activator

Purity >98%
CAS No. 472-15-1
Molecular Formula C30H48O3
Molecular Weight 456.7
Storage Temperature -20ºC
Shipping Temperature Shipped Ambient
Product Type Inducer
Solubility Soluble to 50 mM in DMSO
Source Synthetic
Appearance White Solid
SMILES CC(=C)email protected1email protected2C@@(CCC@@3(C@@H2CCemail protected4C@3(CCC@@H5C@@4(CCC@@H(C@5(C)C)O)C)C)C)(CC1)C(=O)O
InChI InChI=1S/C30H48O3/c1-18(2)19-10-15-30(25(32)33)17-16-28(6)20(24(19)30)8-9-22-27(5)13-12-23(31)26(3,4)21(27)11-14-29(22,28)7/h19
InChIKey QGJZLNKBHJESQX-FZFNOLFKSA-N
Safety Phrases Classification: Caution: Substance not yet fully tested.
Safety Phrases:
S22 – Do not breathe dust
S24/25 – Avoid contact with skin and eyes
S36/37/39 – Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
Cite This Product Betulinic Acid (StressMarq Biosciences Inc., Victoria BC CANADA, Catalog # SIH-221)

References PubMed ID::http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19116371

Alternative Names (3β)-3-Hydroxylup-20(29)-en-28-oic acid
Research Areas Cancer, Apoptosis
PubChem ID 64971
Scientific Background Betulinic acid is a naturally occurring pentacyclic triterpenoid which has anti-retroviral, anti-malarial, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties (1).
References 1. Chowdhury A.R., et al. (2002) Medical Science Monitor. 8(7): BR254-65.

Anti-beta Catenin Antibody

Anti-beta Catenin Antibody__Rabbit Anti-Human beta Catenin Polyclonal Avibactam (sodium)

Product Name beta Catenin Antibody
Description

Rabbit Anti-Human beta Catenin Polyclonal

Species Reactivity Human, Mouse, Rat
Applications ,
WB
Antibody Dilution WB (1:1000); optimal dilutions for assays should be determined by the user.
Host Species Rabbit
Immunogen Species Human
Immunogen Synthesized unphosphorylated peptide derived from human ?-catenin around the phosphorylation site of tyrosine 654 (A-T-YP-A-A).
Conjugates Alkaline Phosphatase, APC, ATTO 390, ATTO 488, ATTO 565, ATTO 594, ATTO 633, ATTO 655, ATTO 680, ATTO 700, Biotin, FITC, HRP, PE/ATTO 594, PerCP, RPE, Streptavidin, Unconjugated

APC (Allophycocyanin)
Overview:

  • High quantum yield
  • Large phycobiliprotein
  • 6 chromophores per molecule
  • Isolated from red algae
  • Molecular Weight: 105 kDa

APC Datasheet

 APC Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 650 nm

λem = 660 nm

εmax = 7.0×105

Φf = 0.68

Brightness = 476

Laser = 594 or 633 nm

Filter set = Cy®5

 

  ATTO 390
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • Large Stokes-shift (89 nm)
  • Good photostability
  • Moderately hydrophilic
  • Good solubility in polar solvents
  • Coumarin derivate, uncharged
  • Low molar mass: 343.42 g/mol 

ATTO 390 Datasheet

ATTO 390 Fluorescent Dye Excitation and Emission Spectra Optical Properties:

λex = 390 nm

λem = 479 nm

εmax = 2.4×104

Φf = 0.90

τfl = 5.0 ns

Brightness = 21.6

Laser = 365 or 405 nm

 

  ATTO 488
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • High photostability
  • Very hydrophilic
  • Excellent solubility in water
  • Very little aggregation
  • New dye with net charge of -1
  • Molar Mass: 804 g/mol 

ATTO 488 Datasheet

  ATTO 488 Fluorophore Excitation and Emission Spectra Optical Properties:

λex = 501 nm

λem = 523 nm

εmax = 9.0×104

Φf = 0.80

τfl = 4.1 ns

Brightness = 72

Laser = 488 nm

Filter set = FITC

 

 ATTO 565
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • High thermal and photostability
  • Good solubility in polar solvents
  • Excellent solubility in water
  • Very little aggregation
  • Rhodamine dye derivative
  • Molar Mass: 611 g/mol

ATTO 565 Datasheet

 ATTO 565 Fluorophore Excitation and Emission Spectra Optical Properties:

λex = 563 nm

λem = 592 nm

εmax = 1.2×105

Φf = 0.9

τfl = 3.4 n

Brightness = 10

Laser = 532 nm

Filter set = TRITC

 

 ATTO 594
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • High photostability
  • Very hydrophilic
  • Excellent solubility in water
  • Very little aggregation
  • New dye with net charge of -1
  • Molar Mass: 1137 g/mol

ATTO 594 Datasheet

 ATTO 594 Fluorophore Excitation and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 601 nm

λem = 627 nm

εmax = 1.2×105

Φf = 0.85

τfl = 3.5 ns

Brightness = 102

Laser = 594 nm

Filter set = Texas Red®

 

 ATTO 633
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • High thermal and photostability
  • Moderately hydrophilic
  • Good solubility in polar solvents
  • Stable at pH 4 – 11
  • Cationic dye, perchlorate salt
  • Molar Mass: 652.2 g/mol

ATTO 633 Datasheet

ATTO 633 Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 629 nm

λem = 657 nm

εmax = 1.3×105

Φf = 0.64

τfl = 3.2 ns

Brightness = 83.2

Laser = 633 nm

Filter set = Cy®5

 

 ATTO 655
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • High thermal and photostability
  • Excellent ozone resistance
  • Quenched by electron donors
  • Very hydrophilic
  • Good solubility in polar solvents
  • Zwitterionic dye
  • Molar Mass: 634 g/mol

ATTO 655 Datasheet

ATTO 655 Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 663 nm

λem = 684 nm

εmax = 1.25×105

Φf = 0.30

τfl = 1.8 ns

Brightness = 37.5

Laser = 633 – 647 nm

Filter set = Cy®5

 

 ATTO 680
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • Excellent thermal and photostability
  • Quenched by electron donors
  • Very hydrophilic
  • Good solubility in polar solvents
  • Zwitterionic dye
  • Molar Mass: 631 g/mol

ATTO 680 Datasheet

 ATTO 680 Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 680 nm

λem = 700 nm

εmax = 1.25×105

Φf = 0.30

τfl = 1.7 ns

Brightness = 37.5

Laser = 633 – 676 nm

Filter set = Cy®5.5

 

 ATTO 700
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • Excellent thermal and photostability
  • Quenched by electron donors
  • Very hydrophilic
  • Good solubility in polar solvents
  • Zwitterionic dye
  • Molar Mass: 575 g/mol

ATTO 700 Datasheet

 ATTO 700 Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 700 nm

λem = 719 nm

εmax = 1.25×105

Φf = 0.25

τfl = 1.6 ns

Brightness = 31.3

Laser = 676 nm

Filter set = Cy®5.5

 

  FITC (Fluorescein)
Overview:

  • Excellent fluorescence quantum yield
  • High rate of photobleaching
  • Good solubility in water
  • Broad emission spectrum
  • pH dependent spectra
  • Molecular formula: C20H12O5
  • Molar mass: 332.3 g/mol

FITC-Fluorescent-conjugate

FITC Fluorescein Fluorophore Excitation and Emission Spectra Optical Properties:

λex = 494 nm

λem = 520 nm

εmax = 7.3×104

Φf = 0.92

τfl = 5.0 ns

Brightness = 67.2

Laser = 488 nm

Filter set = FITC

 

 PE/ATTO 594
PE/ATTO 594 is a tandem conjugate, where PE is excited at 535 nm and transfers energy to ATTO 594 via FRET (fluorescence resonance energy transfer), which emits at 627 nm.
Overview:

  • High fluorescence yield
  • High photostability
  • Very hydrophilic
  • Excellent solubility in water
  • Very little aggregation

PE/ATTO 594 Datasheet

PE-ATTO 594 Fluorophore Conjugate Excitation and Emission Spectra Optical Properties:

λex = 535 nm

λem = 627 nm

Laser = 488 to 561 nm

 

 PerCP 
Overview:

  • Peridinin-Chlorophyll-Protein Complex
  • Small phycobiliprotein
  • Isolated from red algae
  • Large stokes shift (195 nm)
  • Molecular Weight: 35 kDa

PerCP Datasheet

 PerCP Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum Optical Properties:

λex = 482 nm

λem = 677 nm

εmax = 1.96 x 106

Laser = 488 nm

 

  R-PE (R-Phycoerythrin)
Overview:

  • Broad excitation spectrum
  • High quantum yield
  • Photostable
  • Member of the phycobiliprotein family
  • Isolated from red algae
  • Excellent solubility in water
  • Molecular Weight: 250 kDa

R-PE Datasheet

 R-PE Fluorophore Excitation and Emission Spectra Optical Properties:

λex = 565 nm

λem = 575 nm

εmax = 2.0×106

Φf = 0.84

Brightness = 1.68 x 103

Laser = 488 to 561 nm

Filter set = TRITC

 

AP (Alkaline Phosphatase)

Properties:

  • Broad enzymatic activity for phosphate esters of alcohols, amines, pyrophosphate, and phenols
  • Commonly used to dephosphorylate the 5’-termini of DNA and RNA to prevent self-ligation
  • Catalyzes the conversion of:
    • Chromogenic substrates (e.g. pNPP, naphthol AS-TR phosphate, BCIP) into coloured products
    • Fluorogenic substrates (e.g. 4-methylumbelliferyl phosphate) into fluorescent products
  • Molecular weight: 140 kDa
  • Applications: Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and ELISA

AP Datasheet

HRP (Horseradish peroxidase)

Properties:

  • Enzymatic activity is used to amplify weak signals and increase visibility of a target
  • Readily combines with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to form HRP-H2O2 complex which can oxidize various hydrogen donors
  • Catalyzes the conversion of:
    • Chromogenic substrates (e.g. TMB, DAB, ABTS) into coloured products
    • Chemiluminescent substrates (e.g. luminol and isoluminol) into light emitting products via enhanced chemiluminescence (ECL)
    • Fluorogenic substrates (e.g. tyramine, homovanillic acid, and 4-hydroxyphenyl acetic acid) into fluorescent products
  • High turnover rate enables rapid generation of a strong signal
  • 44 kDa glycoprotein
  • Extinction coefficient: 100 (403 nm)
  • Applications: Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and ELISA

HRP Datasheet

BiotinBiotin Conjugate Structure

Properties:

  • Binds tetrameric avidin proteins including Streptavidin and neuravidin with very high affinity
  • Molar mass: 244.31 g/mol
  • Formula: C10H16N2O3S
  • Applications: Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and ELISA

Biotin Datasheet

Streptavidin

Properties:

  • Homo-tetrameric protein purified from Streptomyces avidinii which binds four biotin molecules with extremely high affinity
  • Molecular weight: 53 kDa
  • Formula: C10H16N2O3S
  • Applications: Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and ELISA

Streptavidin Datasheet

Storage Buffer PBS (without Mg2+ and Ca2+), pH 7.4, 50% glycerol, 150mM NaCl, 0.02% sodium azide
Storage Temperature -20ºC
Shipping Temperature Blue Ice or 4ºC
Purification Affinity Purified
Clonality Polyclonal
Isotype IgG
Specificity Detects endogenous levels of totalβ-catenin protein.
Cite This Product Rabbit Anti-Human beta Catenin Polyclonal (StressMarq Biosciences Inc., Victoria BC CANADA, Catalog # SPC-1318)
Certificate of Analysis A 1:1000 dilution of SPC-1318 was sufficient for detection of beta Catenin in 10 µg of SW626 cell lysates by ECL immunoblot analysis using Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG:HRP as the secondary antibody.

References PubMed ID::http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19116367

Alternative Names Beta catenin antibody, Beta-catenin antibody, Cadherin associated protein antibody, Catenin (cadherin associated protein), beta 1, 88kDa antibody, Catenin beta 1 antibody, Catenin beta-1 antibody, CATNB antibody, CHBCAT antibody, CTNB1_HUMAN antibody, CTNNB antibody, CTNNB1 antibody, DKFZp686D02253 antibody, FLJ25606 antibody, FLJ37923 antibody, OTTHUMP00000162082 antibody, OTTHUMP00000165222 antibody, OTTHUMP00000165223 antibody, OTTHUMP00000209288 antibody, OTTHUMP00000209289 antibody
Cellular Localization Cytoplasm, Cell Junction, Cell membrane, Cytoskeleton, Nucleus
Accession Number NP_001895.1
Gene ID 1499
Swiss Prot P35222
Scientific Background Catenin beta-1 also known as β-catenin is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CTNNB1 gene. β-catenin is the first characterized member of the β -catenin family. β-catenin contains 12 ARM repeats and has a dual function, depending on its localization. Cytoplasmic β-catenin is a critical component of E-cadherin/catenin adhesion complexes and regulates cadherin-dependent cell-cell interactions. When localized to the nucleus, β -catenin regulates binding to transcription factors from the TCF/LEF family, activating transcription. β -catenin is expressed in hair follicle cells such as those found in the inner and outer portions of the root sheaths, and the basal and peripheral matrix cells. Expression has also been observed in colon tissue. Defects in expression have been linked to the development of several tumors and cancers.
References 1. Kraus C. et al. (1994) Genomics 23 (1): 272–4.
2. MacDonald BT et al. (2009) Developmental Cell 17 (1): 9–26.
3. Peifer M. et al. (1991) Development 111 (4): 1029–1043.
4. Noordermeer J. (1994) Nature 367 (6458): 80–83.