Abcam, ab62465, Anti-Bad antibody

Size: 100µg
Rabbit Polyclonal BAD antibody. Suitable for WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 12 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human BAD.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human BAD. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.Q92934

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Ion exchange chromatography, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
The Bad protein also known as Bcl-2-associated death promoter plays a critical role in apoptosis regulation. It possesses a molecular weight of approximately 23 kDa. Bad is expressed widely in tissues and is a member of the Bcl-2 family of proteins. This family is well-known for its involvement in the regulation of cell death both promoting and inhibiting depending on the protein’s interactions.
Biological function summary
Its main role is to promote apoptosis by binding to anti-apoptotic proteins like Bcl-2 and Bcl-XL displacing pro-apoptotic Bax and Bak proteins to trigger cell death. Bad functions as part of the mitochondrial apoptosis pathway and is known to form complexes with phosphorylated proteins. Phosphorylation of Bad by kinases can lead to its sequestration to the cytoplasm reducing apoptosis.
Pathways
Its action is pivotal in the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. This pathway involves growth factors and cell survival signals where phosphorylation of Bad inhibits its pro-apoptotic activity. Bad interacts with proteins like Akt and 14-3-3 to modulate cell survival. Disruption in its regulation through these pathways may lead to abnormal cell survival or death.
Bad has implications in cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Cancer cells often exhibit impaired apoptotic pathways where overexpression of Bad can ameliorate responsiveness to therapy. In neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's dysregulation of its function can contribute to cell death. The protein’s interaction with Bcl-2 and Bcl-XL is significant in these contexts influencing disease propagation and severity.