Actins are highly conserved proteins that are involved in various types of cell motility, and maintenance of the cytoskeleton. In vertebrates, three main groups of actin isoforms, alpha, beta and gamma have been identified. The alpha actins are found in muscle tissues and are a major constituent of the contractile apparatus. The beta and gamma actins co-exist in most cell types as components of the cytoskeleton, and as mediators of internal cell motility. Actin, gamma 1, encoded by this gene, is a cytoplasmic actin found in nonmuscle cells.
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen
Synthetic peptide conjugated to KLH
Isotype
IgG
Quantity
100 µl
Reactivity
Mouse, Human
Recombinant
FALSE
Regulatory
RUO
Shipping Condition
Ice Packs
Buffer
PBS, pH 7.4 with 0.02% Sodium Azide
Concentration
100µg/100ul
Description
Specificity: Not tested with other proteinsRelevance: Cytoplasmic actins, which belong to the microfilament system of cytoskeleton proteins, are some of the most conserved eukaryotic proteins being expressed in mammals and birds. The actin protein consists of six isoforms, varying in their amino acid sequence, but all having the same molecular mass of 42 kDa. The isoforms show more than 90% overall sequence homology, but only 50-60% homology in their 18 N-terminal residues. The N-terminal region appears to be a major antigenic region. There are different alpha isoforms specific for muscle tissues, i.e. skeletal muscle alpha, cardiac muscle alpha, and smooth muscle alpha, respectively
Format
Liquid
Purity
Purified
Storage
This product is stable for several weeks at 4°C as an undiluted liquid. Dilute only prior to immediate use. For extended storage, aliquot contents and freeze at -20°C or below. Avoid cycles of freezing and thawing. Expiration date is one (1) year from date of receipt.
Storage Condition
-20C
Applications
WB, ELISA
Description
Recommended dilutions Peptide ELISA: 1:16,000 WB: 1/200 - 1/1000. Not yet tested in other applications. Optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user, WB ; ELISA