BPI Antibody (B-8): sc-365309

BPI Antibody (B-8) is a mouse monoclonal IgG1 antibody that detects bactericidal permeability increasing protein (BPI) in human samples through applications such as western blotting (WB), immunoprecipitation (IP), immunofluorescence (IF), and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Anti-BPI antibody (B-8) plays a crucial role in the immune response, as BPI is an antibacterial and endotoxin-neutralizing molecule predominantly found in the granules of polymorphonuclear leukocytes, specifically neutrophils. The human BPI gene, which spans 31.5 kb on chromosome 20q11.23-q12, consists of 15 exons and encodes a 456 amino acid protein that is vital for protecting mucosal surfaces against gram-negative bacterial infections. BPI is strategically localized to the cell surface of epithelial cells, where BPI effectively blocks endotoxin-mediated signaling, thereby serving as a first line of defense against bacterial invasion. This protective mechanism is essential for maintaining the integrity of mucosal surfaces, which are often exposed to harmful pathogens. Additionally, BPI is part of a functionally related protein family that includes lipopolysaccharide binding protein, phospholipid transfer protein, and cholesteryl ester transfer protein, highlighting BPI′s importance in the broader context of immune function and response.

The preferred BPI antibody is BPI Antibody (H-10): sc-514212.