Abcam, ab28147, Anti-MCL1 antibody

Size: 100µg
Rabbit Polyclonal MCL1 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, ICC/IF, WB and reacts with Human, Dog, Rabbit, Monkey, Pig, Guinea pig samples. Cited in 16 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human MCL1 aa 100-150 conjugated to Keyhole Limpet Haemocyanin.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Dog, Human, Monkey, Guinea pig, Pig, Rabbit,
Applications:IHC-P, ICC/IF, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human MCL1 aa 100-150 conjugated to Keyhole Limpet Haemocyanin. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.Q07820,
Specificity:This antibody detects an ~42/43 kDa protein doublet, corresponding to the expected molecular mass of Mcl1 on SDS-PAGE immunoblots. The antibody specificity is confirmed by peptide inhibition studies. An additional protein at ~33kDa may also be detected. Other additional proteins may also be seen in some samples.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-Preservative: 0.09% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°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.
MCL1 also known as myeloid cell leukemia sequence 1 is an anti-apoptotic member of the BCL-2 family. This protein plays an important role in regulating cell survival by inhibiting apoptosis. MCL1 has a molecular weight of approximately 37 kDa. It is primarily expressed in the mitochondria and can be found in various tissues including heart liver placenta and kidneys.
Biological function summary
MCL1 protein functions to maintain cell viability by counteracting pro-apoptotic stimuli. It interacts within the cell as part of a complex network involving other BCL-2 family proteins. MCL1 binds and sequesters BH3-only proteins and Bax therefore preventing them from initiating the apoptotic cascade. This interaction helps cells survive under stress conditions by temporarily inhibiting apoptosis.
Pathways
MCL1 plays a significant role in the intrinsic (mitochondrial) apoptosis pathway and the cell signaling pathways that facilitate cell survival and proliferation. In the mitochondrial pathway it works closely with other BCL-2 family members like BCL-xL and BCL-2 itself to control the permeability of the mitochondrial outer membrane and thereby influence cytochrome c release. The PI3K/AKT pathway can also regulate MCL1 leading to increases in its expression and stability which promotes cell survival.
Researchers have linked alterations in MCL1 expression to various cancers including leukemia and lymphoma. Overexpression of MCL1 can contribute to chemoresistance in cancer cells by preventing apoptosis. This protein's function is also connected to cardiomyopathies where altered MCL1 expression in cardiac tissue can influence cell death and survival outcomes. BCL-2 and BCL-xL closely related proteins also implicate in these conditions highlighting the central role of the apoptotic regulatory network in disease development.