Anti-Bmi-1 (RNF51, MGC12685, BUP, Polycomb group RING finger protein 4)

Description:, The transcriptional repressor BMI-1 was first identified as a proto-oncogene frequently activated by Moloney murine leukemia proviral insertions in mice and cooperating with c-myc in the generation of mouse lymphomas (1). BMI-1 is involved in segment specification, cell growth and maintenance, transcriptional regulation, and chromatin modification. A major target of BMI-1 is the ink4a locus which encodes tumor suppressor proteins p16 and p19Arf, , which are important in tumor progression and thought to be critical in cell proliferation and senescence (2). Recent studies have also shown that BMI-1 is required for the maintenance of adult normal and leukemic stem cells (3), suggesting that BMI-1 could an attractive therapeutic , target for stem cell proliferation and renewal as well as for anti-cancer strategies. Applications: Suitable for use in Western Blot. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Western Blot: 0.5-1ug'ml, Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Positive Control: K562 cell lysate, Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. For long-term storage and to avoid repeated freezing and thawing, add sterile glycerol (40-50%), aliquot and store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.,