Western Blotting (WB), Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin-embedded Sections) (IHC (p))
Purification
Antigen affinity
Immunogen
An amino acid sequence from the C-terminus of human BAG family molecular chaperone regulator 3 (LEKLEQKAIDVPGQVQ) was used as the immunogen for this Bag3 antibody (100% homologous in human, mouse and rat).
BAG3
Reactivity: Mouse
ELISA, IP
Host: Rabbit
Polyclonal
unconjugated
Application Notes
The stated application concentrations are suggested starting amounts. Titration of the BAG3 antibody may be required due to differences in protocols and secondary/substrate sensitivity.\. Western blot: 0.5-1 μg/mL,IHC (Paraffin): 0.5-1 μg/mL
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Buffer
0.5 mg/mL if reconstituted with 0.2 mL sterile DI water
Storage
-20 °C
Storage Comment
After reconstitution, the BAG3 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.
BAG family molecular chaperone regulator 3 is a member of a conserved family of cyto-protective proteins that bind to and regulate Hsp70 family molecular chaperones. BAG3 mutations are responsible for familial dilated cardiomyopathy. Polymorphisms are also associated with sporadic forms of the disease together with HSPB7 locus. In muscle cells, BAG3 cooperates with the molecular chaperones Hsc70 and HspB8 to induce the degradation of mechanically damaged cytoskeleton components in lysosomes. This process is called chaperone-assisted selective autophagy (CASA) and is essential for maintaining muscle activity in flies, mice and men.