BID is a pro-apoptotic Bcl-2 protein containing only the BH3 domain. In response to apoptotic signaling, BID interacts with another Bcl-2 family protein, Bax, leading to the insertion of Bax into the outer mitochondrial membrane. Bax is believed to induce the opening of the mitochondrial voltage-dependent anion channel. This results in the release of cytochrome c and other pro-apoptotic factors from the mitochondria leading to activation of caspases. Source: Recombinant protein corresponding to aa1-195 from human BID, expressed in E. coli. Molecular Weight: ~21.9kD (195aa) AA Sequence: MDCEVNNGSS LRDECITNLL VFGFLQSCSD NSFRRELDAL GHELPVLAPQ WEGYDELQTD GNRSSHSRLG RIEADSESQE DIIRNIARHL AQVGDSMDRS IPPGLVNGLA LQLRNTSRSE EDRNRDLATA LEQLLQAYPR DMEKEKTMLV LALLLAKKVA SHTPSLLRDV FHTTVNFINQ NLRTYVRSLA RNGMD Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing.. Store at -20C. Aliquots are stable for 6 months after receipt at -20C. 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.
