Abcam, ab112387, Recombinant Human Bim protein

Size: 10µg
Recombinant Human Bim protein is a Human Full Length Bim protein, in the 1 to 112 aa range, expressed in Wheat germ and suitable for western blot, SDS-PAGE and ELISA. The predicted molecular weight of ab91136 protein is 38.8 kDa. - Save time and ensure accurate results - use our BIM protein as a control
Key facts
Expression system:Wheat germ,
Tags:GST tag N-Terminus,
Applications:ELISA, SDS-PAGE, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:No,
Accession:O43521,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Storage buffer:pH: 8Constituents: 0.79% Tris HCl, 0.31% Glutathione

Product details:
Ensure the validity of your result using our recombinant human Bim protein ab112387 as a positive control in western blot and SDS-PAGE.
Analyze your Bim/ Bcl-2-like protein 11 (BCL2L11) ELISA data using the ab112387 protein to generate and plot a standard curve.
Check out of western blot protocol for more information
Check out our protein gel staining guide for SDS-PAGE
Check out our ELISA protocol for more information

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Dry Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--80°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--80°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Bim also known as Bcl-2-interacting mediator of cell death is an important pro-apoptotic protein within the Bcl-2 family. It has a molecular weight of approximately 23 kDa. Bim is expressed in various tissues including the immune system nervous system and lymphoid tissues. It exists in multiple isoforms such as BimEL BimL and BimS due to alternative splicing. Bim's interaction with cellular membranes allows it to regulate apoptotic processes through mitochondrial pathways effectively.
Biological function summary
Bim regulates apoptosis by binding to pro-survival proteins like Bcl-2 and Bcl-xL releasing pro-apoptotic factors from mitochondria and activating caspases. Bim acts as part of the apoptosome complex and influences cell death regulation significantly. By promoting cytochrome c release from mitochondria Bim initiates a cascade of events leading to cell apoptosis. This regulation is vital in maintaining the balance between cell survival and death necessary for normal development and tissue homeostasis.
Pathways
Bim plays a critical role in the intrinsic apoptotic pathway. This pathway involves mitochondrial outer membrane permeabilization where Bim interacts with several Bcl-2 family proteins such as Bax and Bak to induce apoptosis. The modulation of Bim expression and activity is influenced by growth factor signaling pathways such as the PI3K-Akt pathway which affects Bim phosphorylation leading to its inactivation and subsequent degradation. Therefore Bim acts as an important node linking survival signals and apoptotic machinery.
Bim dysregulation has been implicated in conditions like cancer and autoimmune diseases. In certain cancers reduced Bim expression can result in unchecked cell proliferation and resistance to apoptosis. Conversely in autoimmune disorders overactivity of Bim may lead to excessive immune cell apoptosis contributing to disease pathogenesis. Bim's interactions with proteins like Bcl-2 and Bcl-xL are significant in cancer therapy as targeting these interactions can help overcome resistance to apoptosis in cancer cells improving treatment outcomes.