Overview
Actin is a highly conserved ubiquitous globular protein (G-actin) that polymerizes to form fibrous F-actin microfilaments. In higher eucaryotes several actin isoforms have been identified, that fall into three classes. Alpha actin is a structural component of the contractile apparatus of muscle cells or muscle-derived cells. Beta actin and gamma actin play roles in regulation of cell motility in other cell types. Specific subcellular structures such as stress fibers, focal adhesions, filopodia etc., are formed by involvement of actin cytoskeleton.
Specificity:
The mouse monoclonal antibody HHF35 recognizes muscle-specific alpha and gamma actin (42 kDa) in various species. This antibody stains skeletal, smooth and myocardial cells as well as myoepithelial cells and pericytes of small vessels. It is a widely used marker of muscle and muscle-derived cells.
Antigen
Actin (muscle)
Clone
HHF35
Species Reactivity
Human, Chicken, Mouse, Non-human primates, Dog, Rat, Rabbit, Cat
Negative Species
N/A
Isotype
Mouse IgG1
Immunogen
SDS extracted protein fraction of human myocardium
Application
WB, IHC (P), IHC (F), ICC
Regulatory status
RUO
Concentration
1 mg/ml
Format
Purified
Storage / Stability
Store at 2-8°C. Do not freeze.
Storage Buffer
Phosphate buffered saline (PBS), pH 7.4, 15 mM sodium azide