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Anti-Actin antibody, Mouse monoclonal

clone MM2/193, purified from hybridoma cell culture

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MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352203
NACRES:
NA.41

biological source

mouse

conjugate

unconjugated

antibody form

purified from hybridoma cell culture

antibody product type

primary antibodies

clone

MM2/193, monoclonal

form

buffered aqueous solution

mol wt

antigen ~42 kDa

species reactivity

mouse, human, rat, canine, monkey

concentration

~1.0 mg/mL

technique(s)

western blot: 1-2 μg/mL using HeLa cell extracts

isotype

IgM

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−20°C

target post-translational modification

unmodified

Gene Information

human ... ACTB(60)

General description

Monoclonal anti-actin (mouse IgM isotype) is derived from the hybridoma MM2/193 produced by the fusion of mouse myeloma cells and splenocytes from BALB/c mice immunized with human platelet membranes. Monoclonal anti-actin recognizes human, monkey, dog, rat and mouse actin (not tested in other species).
In mammals, actin protein consists of six different isoforms encoded by separate genes. The four isoforms αskeletal-actin, α cardiac-actin, αsmooth-actin and γsmooth-actin are expressed in skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle. The other two isoforms, β cyto-actin and γ cyto-actin are ubiquitously expressed.

Immunogen

hybridoma MM2/193 produced by the fusion of mouse myeloma cells and splenocytes from BALB/c mice immunized with human platelet membranes

Application

Monoclonal Anti-Actin antibody produced in mouse has been used in immunoblotting.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Actin plays a vital role in various cellular processes, such as cell division, migration, junction formation, chromatin remodeling, transcriptional regulation, vesicle trafficking and cell shape regulation. Polymorphism in the smooth muscle alpha-actin (ACTA2) is associated with the development of thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections.

Physical form

Solution in 0.01 M phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4, containing 15 mM sodium azide

Storage and Stability

Store at -20°C. For continuous use, store at 2-8°C for up to one month. For extended storage, freeze at -20°C in working aliquots. Repeated freezing and thawing, or storage in “frost-free” freezers, is not recommended. If slight turbidity occurs upon prolonged storage, clarify the solution by centrifugation before use. Working dilution samples should be discarded if not used within 12 hours.

Other Notes

In order to obtain the best results using various techniques and preparations, we recommend determining optimal working dilutions by titration.

Disclaimer

Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.

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Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Mutations in smooth muscle alpha-actin (ACTA2) lead to thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections.
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