Biolegend, 693153, Alexa Fluor® 488 anti-BAK1 Antibody

BAK1 (Bcl-2 homologous antagonist/killer) is a crucial protein involved in regulating apoptosis, or programmed cell death, which is essential for maintaining cellular homeostasis. It functions as a pro-apoptotic factor, promoting cell death in response to various stress signals. BAK1 belongs to the BCL-2 family of proteins and plays a crucial role in the mitochondrial apoptotic process by promoting mitochondrial outer membrane permeabilization, which leads to the release of apoptogenic factors into the cytosol. BAK1 is regulated through interactions with other proteins, such as BCL-2 family members, which can either inhibit or promote its apoptotic activity. Dysregulation of BAK1 has been implicated in several diseases, thus, overexpression of BAK1 can contribute to neurodegenerative and autoimmune diseases by promoting excessive cell death. Conversely, inhibition of BAK1 is associated with the development of cancers, as it allows cells to evade apoptosis and continue proliferating. This product was carefully developed for performance and specificity using the following products from Horizon Discovery, a Revvity company: HAP1 WT Cell Line (Horizon Cat No. Cat. No. C631) and HAP1 BAK1 Knockout cell line (Horizon Cat. No. HZGHC005962c001)