α-SMA Polyclonal Antibody

Rabbit Anti-α-SMA Polyclonal Antibody

Product Specifications

Background

Actin aortic smooth muscle encoded by ACTA2 belongs to the actin family of proteins, which are highly conserved proteins that play a role in cell motility, structure and integrity. Alpha, beta and gamma actin isoforms have been identified, with alpha actins being a major constituent of the contractile apparatus, while beta and gamma actins are involved in the regulation of cell motility. This actin is an alpha actin that is found in skeletal muscle. Defects in this gene cause aortic aneurysm familial thoracic type 6. Multiple alternatively spliced variants, encoding the same protein, have been identified.

CAS Number

9007-83-4

Product Name Alternative

ACTA2; ACTSA; ACTVS; GIG46; Actin; aortic smooth muscle; Alpha-actin-2; Cell growth-inhibiting gene 46 protein

Gene ID

Accession Number

P62736

Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Rat

Immunogen

Synthesized peptide derived from the N-terminal region of human α-SMA

Clonality

Polyclonal

Tag

Actin aortic smooth muscle

Applications

WB, IHC, IF, ELISA

Purification Method

The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.

Concentration

1 mg/ml

Molecular Weight

42kD

Precautions

The product listed herein is for research use only and is not intended for use in human or clinical diagnosis. Suggested applications of our products are not recommendations to use our products in violation of any patent or as a license. We cannot be responsible for patent infringements or other violations that may occur with the use of this product.

Shipping Conditions

Gel pack with blue ice.

Storage Conditions

Stable for one year at -20°C from date of shipment. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing.

Notes

α-SMA Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of α-SMA protein.

Observed Molecular Weight

Formulation

Liquid solution

Buffer pH

Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide.

Applications Notes

Optimal working dilutions should be determined experimentally by the investigator. Suggested starting dilutions are as follows: WB 1:500-1:2000; IHC 1:100-1:300; ELISA 1:20000; IF 1:50-200