Recombinant Actin Antibody / ACTA2 / Smooth Muscle

SKU: orb2635735

Description

Actin is a major component of the cytoskeleton and is present in most cell types. It is highly specific to actin from smooth muscles. This MAb does not stain cardiac or skeletal muscle; however, it does stain myofibroblasts and myoepithelial cells. This antibody could be used together with anti-muscle specific actin and myogenin in making a diagnosis of smooth muscle and skeletal muscle tumors. In most cases of rhabdomyosarcoma, this antibody yields negative results whereas anti-muscle specific actin and myogenin are positive. Leiomyosarcomas are positive only with anti-muscle specific actin and anti-smooth muscle actin and are negative with anti-myogenin.

Research Area

Musculoskeletal & Connective Tissue Research

Images & Validation

• Tested Applications: IHC-P, WB
• Dilution Range: Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 1-2ug/ml,Western blot: 2-4ug/ml
• Reactivity: Human
• Application Notes:
  Optimal dilution of the recombinant Actin antibody should be determined by the researcher.

Key Properties

• Antibody Type: Primary Antibody
• Host: Rabbit
• Clonality: Recombinant
• Isotype: Rabbit IgG, kappa
• Clone No.: ACTA2/1614R
• Immunogen: Recombinant full-length human ACTA2 protein was used as the immunogen for the recombinant Actin antibody.
• Purification: Protein A/G affinity
• Conjugation: Unconjugated

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C for up to 2 weeks. For long term storage store at -20°C in small aliquots to prevent freeze-thaw cycles.
• Buffer/Preservatives: 1 mg/ml in 1X PBS; rAlbumin free, sodium azide free
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

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UniProt

P62736