The BH3-only proteins, which include Blk, Bad, Bik, Hrk, BID, Bim, NOXA, PUMA and Bmf, are proapoptotic members of the Bcl-2 family. Bcl-2 modifying factor (Bmf) is a BH3-only protein that binds prosurvival Bcl-2 family members to initiate apoptosis. Bmf is sequestered to Myosin V motors on Actin in the cytoskeleton by associating with Dynein light chain 2 (DLC2) homodimers. If the cell undergoes loss of attachment (anoikis), the cytoskeleton is disrupted and Bmf is released from DLC2. Bmf then translocates to the mitochondria, where Bcl-2 (an anti-apoptotic family member) is sequestered. The BH3 domain of Bmf facilitates binding to a hydrophobic groove on the surface of Bcl-2. Binding results in a caspase cascade leading to apoptosis. Bmf is widely expressed in tissues such as pancreas, liver and kidney, and in hematopoietic tissues. The gene encoding Bmf maps to chromosome 15q14.
Recommended Dilutions: IF(IHC-P): 1:50-200
Type: Primary
Antigen: BMF
Clonality: Polyclonal
Clone:
Conjugation: Alexa Fluor® 555
Epitope:
Host: Rabbit
Isotype: IgG
Reactivity: Human, Mouse, Rat