Human reactive lymph node stained with anti-BCL-2 antibody using peroxidase-conjugate and DAB chromogen. Note cytoplasmic and membrane staining of mantle B-cells and perifollicular T-cells, and no staining of reactive B-cells in the germinal centers.
BCL-2
Hematopathology
124MouseMonoclonal
Expression of bcl-2α oncoprotein inhibits the programmed cell death (apoptosis). In most follicular lymphomas, neoplastic germinal centers express high levels of Bcl-2α protein, whereas the normal or hyperplastic germinal centers are negative.
Specifications
Species Reactivity:Humans; others not tested
Known Applications:Immunohistochemistry (formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissues)
Supplied As:Buffer with protein carrier and preservative
Storage:Store at 2ºC to 8ºC
Control:Tonsil or lymph node
Visualization:Cytoplasmic
Isotype:IgG1 /κ
Immunogen:A synthetic peptide, aa 41-54 (GAAPAPGIFSSQPG-Cys) of human bcl-2 protein
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