alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin Antibody (4A8-2H3) - Azide and BSA Free

Novus Biologicals | Catalog # H00000059-M02

Novus Biologicals
100% Guarantee

Key Product Details

Species Reactivity

Human

Applications

Validated:

Western Blot, ELISA, Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence

Cited:

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin

Label

Unconjugated

Antibody Source

Monoclonal Mouse IgG2b Kappa Clone # 4A8-2H3

Format

Azide and BSA Free
View all alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin Primary Antibodies »

Product Specifications

Immunogen

Alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin Antibody (4A8-2H3) is made to ACTA2 (AAH17554.1, 1 a.a. ~ 377 a.a) full-length recombinant protein with GST tag. MW of the GST tag alone is 26 KDa. MCEEEDSTALVCDNGSGLCKAGFAGDDAPRAVFPSIVGRPRHQGVMVGMGQKDSYVGDEAQSKRGILTLKYPIEHGIITNWDDMEKIWHHSFYNELRVAPEEHPTLLTEAPLNPKANREKMTQIMFETFNVPAMYVAIQAVLSLYASGRTTGIVLDSGDGVTHNVPIYEGYAlphaIMRLDLAGRDLTDYLMKILTERGYSFVTTAEREIVRDIKEKLCYVALDFENEMATAASSSSLEKSYELPDGQVITIGNERFRCPETLFQPSFIGMESAGIHETTYNSIMKCDIDIRKDLYANNVLSGGTTMYPGIADRMQKEITALAPSTMKIKIIAPPERKYSVWIGGSILASLSTFQQMWISKQEYDEAGPSIVHRKCF

Marker

Mesenchymal Cell Marker

Specificity

ACTA2 (4A8-2H3)

Clonality

Monoclonal

Host

Mouse

Isotype

IgG2b Kappa

Theoretical MW

42 kDa.
Disclaimer note: The observed molecular weight of the protein may vary from the listed predicted molecular weight due to post translational modifications, post translation cleavages, relative charges, and other experimental factors.

Description

Quality control test: Antibody Reactive Against Recombinant Protein.

Scientific Data Images for alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin Antibody (4A8-2H3) - Azide and BSA Free

Western Blot: alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin Antibody (4A8-2H3) [H00000059-M02]

Western Blot: alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin Antibody (4A8-2H3) [H00000059-M02]

Western Blot: alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin Antibody (4A8-2H3) [H00000059-M02] - Western blot analysis of alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin expression in human omentum, serous carcinoma, blotted with alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin Antibody (4A8-2H3). The band indicates an observed molecular weight of 42 kDa.
Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence: alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin Antibody (4A8-2H3) [H00000059-M02]

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence: alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin Antibody (4A8-2H3) [H00000059-M02]

Immunocytochemistry/Immunofluorescence: alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin Antibody (4A8-2H3) [H00000059-M02] - Immunofluorescence analysis of alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin on HeLa cell. Antibody concentration 1 - 10 ug/ml.
ELISA: alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin Antibody (4A8-2H3) [H00000059-M02]

ELISA: alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin Antibody (4A8-2H3) [H00000059-M02]

ELISA: alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin Antibody (4A8-2H3) [H00000059-M02] - Detection limit for recombinant GST tagged alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin Antibody is approximately 1ng/ml as a capture antibody.

Applications for alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin Antibody (4A8-2H3) - Azide and BSA Free

Application
Recommended Usage

Western Blot

1:500
Application Notes
Antibody reactivity against tissue lysate and recombinant protein for WB. It has been used for IF and ELISA.

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

IgG purified

Formulation

In 1x PBS, pH 7.4

Format

Azide and BSA Free

Preservative

No Preservative

Concentration

Concentrations vary lot to lot. See vial label for concentration. If unlisted please contact technical services.

Shipping

The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.

Stability & Storage

Aliquot and store at -20C or -80C. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Background: alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin

Actin proteins are highly conserved in eukaryotic cells and are involved in cell motility, structure and integrity. Actin and myosin are involved in a myriad of cellular processes including locomotion, secretion, cytoplasmic streaming, phagocytosis and cytokinesis. Actin filaments, along with microtubules, comprise a major component of the cytoskeleton and play essential roles in regulating cell shape and movement. Actin has been found to be expressed in at least six isoforms, each encoded by a separate gene and expressed in a developmentally regulated and tissue-specific manner. Alpha, beta and gamma actin isoforms have been identified. Alpha actins are a major constituent of the contractile apparatus, whereas beta and gamma actins are involved in the regulation of cell motility.

ACTA2 encodes alpha Smooth Muscle Actin and is also known as alpha-actin, alpha-actin-2, aortic smooth muscle or alpha smooth muscle actin (alpha-SMA, SMactin, alpha-SM-actin, ASMA). Alpha Smooth Muscle Actin is frequently used as a marker of smooth muscle differentiation and has a theoretical molecular weight of 42 kDa. Smooth muscle alpha actin is one of a few genes whose expression is predominantly expressed in vascular smooth muscle cells that is used to study myofibroblasts and fibrosis (1). Excessive accumulation of alpha smooth muscle actin-positive (ACTA2+) activated myofibroblasts is observed in Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (2). Expression of smooth muscle alpha actin is regulated by cell proliferation and is altered in pathological conditions including atherosclerosis and is common in metastatic cancers (1,3).

References

1. Chakraborty, R., Saddouk, F. Z., Carrao, A. C., Krause, D. S., Greif, D. M., & Martin, K. A. (2019). Promoters to Study Vascular Smooth Muscle. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol, 39(4), 603-612. doi:10.1161/atvbaha.119.312449

2.El Agha, E., Moiseenko, A., Kheirollahi, V., De Langhe, S., Crnkovic, S., Kwapiszewska, G.,... Bellusci, S. (2017). Two-Way Conversion between Lipogenic and Myogenic Fibroblastic Phenotypes Marks the Progression and Resolution of Lung Fibrosis. Cell Stem Cell, 20(2), 261-273.e263. doi:10.1016/j.stem.2016.10.004

3. Chen, Y. C., Gonzalez, M. E., Burman, B., Zhao, X., Anwar, T., Tran, M.,... Kleer, C. G. (2019). Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cell Engulfment Reveals Metastatic Advantage in Breast Cancer. Cell Rep, 27(13), 3916-3926.e3915. doi:10.1016/j.celrep.2019.05.084

Long Name

Actin, Alpha 2, Smooth Muscle, Aorta

Alternate Names

AAT6, ACTA2, Actin alpha 2, ACTSA, ACTVS, alphaSmooth Muscle Actin, MYMY5, SMA

Entrez Gene IDs

59 (Human)

Gene Symbol

ACTA2

OMIM

102620 (Human)

UniProt

AAH17554 (Human)

Additional alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin Products

Product Documents for alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin Antibody (4A8-2H3) - Azide and BSA Free

Certificate of Analysis

To download a Certificate of Analysis, please enter a lot or batch number in the search box below.

Download SDS

Product Specific Notices for alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin Antibody (4A8-2H3) - Azide and BSA Free

This product is produced by and distributed for Abnova, a company based in Taiwan.

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

Citations for alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin Antibody (4A8-2H3) - Azide and BSA Free

Customer Reviews for alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin Antibody (4A8-2H3) - Azide and BSA Free

There are currently no reviews for this product. Be the first to review alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin Antibody (4A8-2H3) - Azide and BSA Free and earn rewards!

Have you used alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin Antibody (4A8-2H3) - Azide and BSA Free?

Submit a review and receive an Amazon gift card!

$25/€18/£15/$25CAN/¥2500 Yen for a review with an image

$10/€7/£6/$10CAN/¥1110 Yen for a review without an image

Submit a review
Amazon Gift Card

Protocols

Find general support by application which include: protocols, troubleshooting, illustrated assays, videos and webinars.

FAQs for alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin Antibody (4A8-2H3) - Azide and BSA Free

Showing  1 - 1 of 1 FAQ Showing All

  • Q: I do not see horse listed as a predicted or confirmed species. Would you be able to confirm if any of your alpha-SMA antibodies will react with equine samples?

    A: We have not directly tested equine samples nor do we have cited publications that have tested equine samples. Since alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin is a highly conserved sequence, these antibodies should react with most mammal species.

Showing  1 - 1 of 1 FAQ Showing All
View all FAQs for Antibodies