Bcl-6 Antibody (BCL6/1982) [FITC]

Recombinant human bcl-6 protein fragment (around aa256-389) (exact sequence is proprietary) (Uniprot: P41182)

Nuclear

Follicular Lymphoma Marker

Recognizes a protein of 95kDa, which is identified as Bcl-6. Antibody to bcl-6 is helpful in a number of diagnostic settings: (1) In the differential diagnosis of small B-cell lymphoma. Follicular lymphoma will show bcl-6 (and CD10) positivity whereas other small B-cell lymphomas are usually negative. (2) Bcl-6 is an important prognostic marker in diffuse large B-cell lymphomas (DLBCL), where CD10, bcl-6 and MUM1/IRF4 are used to identify germinal center and activated B-cell phenotypes. (3) Bcl-6 can be valuable in distinguishing classical Hodgkin lymphoma from nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin lymphoma (NLPHL). The Reed-Sternberg cells of classical Hodgkin lymphoma are bcl-6 negative whereas the large ('LH') cells of NLPHL are bcl-6 positive. In contrast, anti-Bcl-6 rarely stains mantle-cell lymphoma and MALT lymphoma.

Monoclonal

Mouse

IgG₁ kappa

Protein A or G purified

PBS

0.05% Sodium Azide

Please see the vial label for concentration. If unlisted please contact technical services.

The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.

Store at 4C in the dark.