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SPC-600D-APC

Beclin 1 Antibody: APC

Cannot supply to this region.

SKU:
SPC-600D-APC
Additional Names:
Beclin 1, BECN1, BECN1_HUMAN, APG6, BCL-2 interacting protein beclin, Beclin 1 autophagy related, GT197, VPS30
Application:
WB, IF, ICC
Concentration:
1 mg/ml
Species Reactivity:
Human
Purification:
Affinity Purified
Storage Conditions:
See Manual
Supplier:
StressMarq Biosciences
Host:
Rabbit
Reactivities:
Human, Rat
ABP:
IMP-GEN-2015-06 < 10% Serum <100ml
Buffer:
95.46mM Phosphate, 2.48mM MES and 2mM EDTA
Immunogen:
Synthetic peptide from the mid-protein of human Beclin 1
Uniprot:
Q14457
Synonyms:
ATG6;ATG6 autophagy related 6 homolog;beclin 1 (coiled-coil, moesin-like BCL2-interacting protein);beclin 1, autophagy related;beclin-1;beclin1;coiled-coil myosin-like BCL2-interacting protein;Protein GT197;testis secretory sperm-binding protein Li 215e;VPS30
Extra Details:
Beclin 1, the mammalian ortholog of yeast Atg6, is a key regulator of autophagy-a cellular degradation pathway essential for maintaining neuronal homeostasis. As a core component of the class III phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) complex, Beclin 1 orchestrates autophagosome formation and maturation, processes critical for the clearance of damaged organelles and misfolded proteins. In the nervous system, Beclin 1 plays a pivotal role in neurodevelopment and neuroprotection. Dysregulation of Beclin 1-mediated autophagy has been implicated in a range of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's disease, where impaired protein clearance contributes to synaptic dysfunction and neuronal loss. Beclin 1 is primarily localized to cytoplasmic structures, including mitochondria, but overexpression studies have also revealed nuclear localization, suggesting additional regulatory roles. Notably, reduced Beclin 1 expression has been observed in the hippocampus of individuals with schizophrenia, linking autophagy deficits to psychiatric disorders. Furthermore, Beclin 1 may contribute to neuroimmune defense. It has been shown to protect against infection by neurovirulent strains of Sindbis virus, highlighting its role in antiviral responses within the central nervous system. Given its multifaceted functions in autophagy, neurodevelopment, and immune defense, Beclin 1 is a promising target for therapeutic strategies aimed at restoring cellular homeostasis in neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders.
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