Abcam, ab249707, Anti-Bcl6 antibody [EPR11410-43] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal BCL6 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB, IHC-P and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR11410-43,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WB, IHC-PSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.,
Specificity:We tested the antibody in mouse and rat samples and tests were unsuccessful therefore we can no longer guaranteed the reactivity of this species.

Product details:
ab249707 is the carrier-free version of
ab172610
Patented technology
Our RabMAb
technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
RabMAb® patents
What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
For more information, read more on
recombinant antibodies
Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.
Use our
conjugation kits
for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.
Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar
Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar
is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-Do Not Freeze

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
The Bcl6 protein also known as B-cell lymphoma 6 is a transcriptional repressor important for the germinal center formation in B-cells. It has a molecular weight of approximately 95 kDa. Bcl6 is expressed mainly in B-cells T-cells and certain subsets of dendritic cells. It functions by binding to target DNA sequences where it represses the expression of specific genes leading to controlled cell proliferation differentiation and apoptosis. Researchers often study Bcl6 through the use of monoclonal antibodies particularly in immunohistochemistry (IHC).
Biological function summary
Bcl6 plays essential roles in immune response regulation and lymphocyte development. In germinal centers Bcl6 influences the process of somatic hypermutation and class switch recombination in B-cells which is a part of generating antibody diversity. It operates as a central player in a multiprotein complex that includes corepressors such as SMRT and NCoR which facilitate the repression of its target genes. This regulatory action helps maintain the precise balance of immune cell functions.
Pathways
Bcl6 integrates into the B-cell receptor (BCR) signaling and the JAK-STAT pathway. It interacts with molecules like STAT1 and STAT3 positively influencing the survival and proliferation of B-cells. In these pathways Bcl6's activity modulates the transcriptional landscape that determines cell fate decisions affecting cellular processes such as proliferation and survival in response to external cues.
Bcl6 is relevant to B cell lymphomas specifically diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) where it is often overexpressed contributing to malignancy by preventing cell death. This pathology frequently involves chromosomal translocations that juxtapose the Bcl6 gene with immunoglobulin genes. The relationship between Bcl6 and other proteins like Bcl2 is noteworthy in this context as Bcl2 inhibits apoptosis further contributing to cancer progression. Mutations and dysregulated expression of Bcl6 have also shown links to autoimmune diseases where its role in cell differentiation and survival may lead to aberrant immune responses.