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| Alternative Names | Sequestosome-1; EBI3-associated protein of 60 kDa; EBIAP; p60; Phosphotyrosine-independent ligand for the Lck SH2 domain of 62 kDa; Ubiquitin-binding protein p62; SQSTM1; ORCA; OSIL |
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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human Beclin 1 recombinant protein (Position: M1-S354). Human Beclin 1 shares 97% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with both mouse and rat Beclin 1. |
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Overview
Anti-Beclin 1 Antibody Picoband® (monoclonal, 2D12A3) is an antibody for BECN1 detection raised in Mouse (Monoclonal, clone Clone: 2D12A3, Mouse IgG1), with reported reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat. Commonly used in WB, IHC, IF, ICC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA workflows.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: BECN1 (sequestosome 1); UniProt: Q14457
- Antibody format: Mouse, Monoclonal, clone Clone: 2D12A3, Mouse IgG1
- Molecular weight: 52-60 kDa
- Applications: WB, IHC, IF, ICC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA
Vendor description (summary): Boster Bio Anti-Beclin 1 Antibody Picoband® (monoclonal, 2D12A3) catalog # M00327-2.
Biological background
Biological context: Autophagy receptor required for selective macroautophagy (aggrephagy). Functions as a bridge between polyubiquitinated cargo and autophagosomes. Interacts ly with both the cargo to become degraded and an autophagy modifier of the MAP1 LC3 family. Along with WDFY3, involved in the formation and autophagic degradation of cytoplasmic ubiquitin-containing inclusions (p62 bodies, ALIS/aggresome-like induced structures). Along with WDFY3, required to recruit ubiquitinated proteins to PML bodies in the nucleus. May regulate the activation of NFKB1 by TNF-alpha, nerve growth factor (NGF) and interleukin-1. May play a role in titin/TTN downstream signaling in muscle cells. May regulate signaling cascades through ubiquitination. Adapter that mediates the interaction between TRAF6 and CYLD. May be involved in cell differentiation, apoptosis, immune response and regulation of K+ channels. Involved in endosome organization by retaining vesicles in the perinuclear cloud: following ubiquitination by RNF26, attracts specific vesicle-associated adapters, forming a molecular bridge that restrains cognate vesicles in the perinuclear region and organizes the endosomal pathway for efficient cargo transport.
Expression and localization notes: cellular localization: Endoplasmic reticulum. Lysosome. Nucleus. PML body. Cytosol. Late endosome. Autophagosome. Sarcomere., tissue context: Ubiquitously expressed..
Common research applications
- Western blotting (WB): Compare BECN1 levels across samples and conditions using appropriate loading and biological controls.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Evaluate spatial distribution of BECN1 in tissue sections, considering fixation and antigen retrieval effects.
- Immunofluorescence / ICC: Assess subcellular localization patterns and co-localization with compartment markers in cultured cells.
- Flow cytometry: Quantify BECN1-positive populations in single-cell suspensions with appropriate gating and controls.
- ELISA: Use antibody-based detection formats to assess antigen presence or binding in plate-based assays.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Account for isoforms, post-translational modifications, and sample-specific processing that can shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility.
- Use positive/negative biological controls where possible (e.g., known-expressing cells/tissues, knockdown/knockout models) and include appropriate secondary-only/isotype controls for imaging workflows.
Additional product notes (from provided fields)
- Background: Beclin-1, also known as also known as ATG6 or VPS30 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the BECN1 gene. Beclin-1 and its binding partner class III phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K), also named Vps34, are required for the initiation of the formation of the autophagosome in autophagy. This gene participates in the regulation of autophagy and has an important role in development, tumorigenesis, and neurodegeneration. Schizophrenia is associated with low levels of Beclin-1 in the hippocampus of the affected which causes diminished autophagywhich in turn results in increased neuronal cell death. It has been found that beclin-1 can promote autophagy in autophagy-defective yeast with a targeted disruption of apg6/vps30, and in human MCF7 breast carcinoma cells.
- Cross reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
- Cellular localization: Endoplasmic reticulum. Lysosome. Nucleus. PML body. Cytosol. Late endosome. Autophagosome. Sarcomere.
- Tissue details: Ubiquitously expressed.
- Research category: Calcium Channels,Calcium Signaling,Cancer,Cancer Metabolism,Energy Transfer Pathways,Integration Of Energy,Integration Of Energy Metabolism,Metabolic Signaling Pathway,Metabolic Signaling Pathways,Metabolism,Neuroscience,Neurotransmission,Pathways and Processes,Signal Transduction,Signaling Pathway
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