Smooth Muscle Actin Antibody
Actin is a major component of the cytoskeleton and is present in most cell types. This mAb is highly specific to actin from smooth muscles. Its epitope lies in the first four N-terminal amino acids. 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.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
9007-83-4
Specifications
Immunofluorescence: 1-2 µg/mL, Immunohistochemistry (FFPE) : 1-2 µg/mL for 30 min at RT
UniProt
P62736
Host
Mouse
Reactivity
Human
Immunogen
A 10 amino acid peptide from the alpha smooth muscle isoform of actin was used as the immunogen for this Smooth Muscle Actin antibody.
Clonality
Monoclonal
Isotype
IgG2a κ
Clone
SPM332
Applications
IF, IHC-P
Purity
Protein G affinity chromatography
Format
Purified
Buffer
0.2 mg/ml in 1X PBS with 0.1 mg/ml BSA (US sourced) and 0.05% sodium azide
Reconstitution
Store the Smooth Muscle Actin antibody at 2-8oC (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20oC or colder (without azide).
Limitations
This Smooth Muscle Actin antibody is available for research use only.
Storage Conditions
Store the Smooth Muscle Actin antibody at 2-8°C (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20°C or colder (without azide) .
Formulation
0.2 mg/mL in 1X PBS with 0.1 mg/mL BSA (US sourced) and 0.05% sodium azide
Location
Cytoplasmic
Image Legend
Immunofluorescent staining of fixed human HeLa cells with Smooth Muscle Actin antibody (clone SPM332, green) and NucSpot nuclear stain (red) .
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