alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin Antibody (ACTA2/791) - Azide and BSA Free

Recombinant full-length human alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin protein (Uniprot: P62736)

Predicted to show a broad reactivity.

Cytoplasmic

Leiomyosarcoma Marker

Actin is a major component of the cytoskeleton and is present in most cell types. It is highly specific to actin from smooth muscles. This monoclonal antibody 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.

Monoclonal

Mouse

IgG2a Kappa

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.

1.0 mg/ml of antibody purified from Bioreactor Concentrate by Protein A/G. Prepared in 10mM PBS WITHOUT BSA & azide. Also available at 200 ug/ml WITH BSA & azide (NBP2-44463).

Antibody with azide - store at 2 to 8C. Antibody without azide - store at -20 to -80C.

Protein A or G purified

10 mM PBS

Azide and BSA Free

No Preservative

1.0 mg/ml

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

Store at -20 to -80C. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.