Application Note
*Optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the researcher.
Application |
Recommended Dilution |
Assay dependent |
1:800 for 20 minutes at RT |
Assay dependent |
Not tested in other applications.
Calculated MW
Product Note
Recognizes human alpha-smooth muscle isoform of actin. Stains smooth muscle cells in vessel walls, gut wall and myometrium. Myoepithelial cells in breast and salivary gland are also stained. Reacts with tumors arising from smooth muscles and myoepithelial cells.
Form
Liquid
Buffer
PBS pH7.4, 0.2% BSA
Preservative
0.09% Sodium azide
Storage
Store as concentrated solution. Centrifuge briefly prior to opening vial. For short-term storage (1-2 weeks), store at 4ºC. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20ºC or below. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.
Concentration
Batch dependent (Please refer to the vial label for the specific concentration.)
Antigen Species
Human
Immunogen
N-terminal decapeptide of the alpha smooth muscle isoform of Actin; acetylated at the N-terminus. Epitope: Acetyl group and the first 4 amino acids on the N-terminal end of the peptide chain of alpha-smooth Actin.
Purification
Protein A purified
Conjugation
Unconjugated
RRID
AB_425255
Note
For laboratory research use only. Not for any clinical, therapeutic, or diagnostic use in humans or animals. Not for animal or human consumption.
Purchasers shall not, and agree not to enable third parties to, analyze, copy, reverse engineer or otherwise attempt to determine the structure or sequence of the product.
Synonyms
AAT6 , ACTA2 , ACTSA , MYMY5 , actin, alpha 2, smooth muscle, aorta , SMA , alpha smooth muscle Actin , alpha sma , α-SMA , a-SMA , α_SMA , actin alpha 2, smooth muscle
Cellular Localization
Cytoplasm,Cytoskeleton
Background
This gene encodes one of six different actin proteins. Actins are highly conserved proteins that are involved in cell motility, structure, integrity, and intercellular signaling. The encoded protein is a smooth muscle actin that is involved in vascular contractility and blood pressure homeostasis. Mutations in this gene cause a variety of vascular diseases, such as thoracic aortic disease, coronary artery disease, stroke, and Moyamoya disease, as well as multisystemic smooth muscle dysfunction syndrome. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2017]
Database
Research Area