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Bcl-xL BH4₄₋₂₃

≥95% (HPLC), voltage-dependent anion channel blocker, lyophilized

Synonym(s):

Bcl-xL BH44₋23, Human, Cell-Permeable, HIV-TAT₄₈₋₅₇-β-Ala-Bcl-x L BH4₄₋₂₃, Ac-GRKKRRQRRR-βA-SNRELVVDFLSYKLSQKGYS-OH

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C165H279N59O46
Molecular Weight:
3825.35
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.77

Product Name

Bcl-xL BH44₋23, Human, Cell-Permeable, A cell-permeable peptide that prevents apoptotic cell death by directly binding to the voltage-dependent anion channel (VDAC) and blocking its activity.

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥95% (HPLC)

form

lyophilized

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
desiccated (hygroscopic)

solubility

20% acetic acid: 5 mg/mL
DMSO: 5 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

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General description

A cell-permeable peptide that prevents apoptotic cell death by directly binding to the voltage-dependent anion channel (VDAC) and blocking its activity. Leads to the inhibition of cytochrome c release and loss of mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm). Contains the conserved N-terminal homology domain (BH4) of Bcl-xL (amino acids 4 - 23) that has been shown to be essential for inhibiting VDAC activity in liposomes and in isolated mitochondria. The BH4 domain is linked to a carrier peptide, a 10-amino acid HIV-TAT48-57 sequence with a β-alanine residue as a spacer for maximum flexibility. Following its uptake, it is mainly localized to the mitochondria.
A highly cell-permeable peptide that prevents apoptotic cell death by directly binding to the voltage-dependent anion channel (VDAC) and blocking its activity. Ultimately results in the inhibition of cytochrome c release and loss of mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm). Contains the conserved N-terminal homology domain (BH4) of Bcl-xL (amino acids 4-23) that has been shown to be essential for inhibiting VDAC activity in liposomes and isolated mitochondria. The BH4 domain is linked to the carrier peptide, the 10-amino acid HIV-TAT48-57 sequence with a β-alanine residue as a spacer for maximum flexibility. Following its uptake, it is mainly localized in the mitochondria.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target
Voltage-dependent anion channel (VDAC)
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: yes

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Physical form

Supplied as a trifluoroacetate salt.

Preparation Note

Following reconstitution aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Ac-Gly-Arg-Lys-Lys-Arg-Arg-Gln-Arg-Arg-Arg-βAla-Ser-Asn-Arg-Glu-Leu-Val-Val-Asp-Phe-Leu-Ser-Tyr-Lys-Ser-Gln-Lys-Gly-Tyr-Ser-OH
Chen m., et al. 2002. J. Biol. Chem. 277, 29181.
Futaki, S., et al. 2001. J. Biol. Chem.276, 5836.
Shimizu, S., et al. 2000. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA97, 3100.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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