beta-Actin Antibody

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Biological Validation

Species Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Rat, Chicken

Applications

Immunohistochemistry, Western Blot, Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence, Immunoprecipitation

Label

Unconjugated

Antibody Source

Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
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Product Specifications

Immunogen

Actin synthetic peptide (coupled to KLH) corresponding to amino acid residues in the N-terminal region of human beta-Actin. This sequence is identical to similar regions in all four alpha-actins, as well as in gamma-actin, and is well conserved in actins from most eukaryotic species. [UniProt# P60709]

Specificity

This antibody detects a 42 kDa protein corresponding to the molecular mass of Actin on SDS-PAGE immunoblots of human A431, SYF, and HUVEC cells, as well as mouse C2C12 cells.

Clonality

Polyclonal

Host

Rabbit

Isotype

IgG

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

Stable for at least 1 year at -20°C.

Scientific Data Images for beta-Actin Antibody

beta-Actin Antibody

Immunocytochemistry/Immunofluorescence: beta-Actin Antibody [NBP3-23319] -

Immunocytochemistry/Immunofluorescence: beta-Actin Antibody [NBP3-23319] - Immunocytochemical labeling using anti-Actin (N-terminal) and anti-Actin (Tyr-53) polyclonal antibodies in C2C12 cells control (left) or treated with pervanadate (1 mM) for 30 min (middle). The cells were fixed in paraformaldehyde and permeabilized in acetone. Both antibodies were used in the presence of blocking peptide: Actin (N-terminal) peptide or phospho-Actin (Tyr-53) peptide, respectively (right).
beta-Actin Antibody

Western Blot: beta-Actin Antibody [NBP3-23319] -

Western Blot: beta-Actin Antibody [NBP3-23319] - Western blot analysis of mouse C2C12 cells untreated (lanes 1 & 3), or treated with pervanadate (1 mM) for 30 min (lanes 2 & 4). The blot was probed with anti-Actin (N-terminal) antibody (lanes 1 & 2) or anti-Actin (Tyr-53) antibody (lanes 3 & 4).

Applications for beta-Actin Antibody

Application
Recommended Usage

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence

1:50

Immunohistochemistry

1:100

Immunoprecipitation

1:25

Western Blot

1:1000

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

Antigen Affinity-purified

Formulation

PBS, 1 mg/ml BSA and 50% glycerol

Preservative

0.05% Sodium Azide

Concentration

Please see the 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

Store at -20C.

Background: beta-Actin

Actin is a highly conserved protein involved in cell motility, structure, and integrity. Six functional actin isoforms exist and were named based on their electrophoretic mobility and distribution including alpha-cardiac muscle actin (aCAA), alpha-skeletal muscle actin (aSKA), alpha-smooth muscle actin (aSMA), beta-cytoplasmic actin (bCYA), gamma-cytoplasmic actin (gCYA) and gamma-smooth muscle actin (gSMA) (1). The cytoplasmic isoforms, beta-actin and gamma-actin, are nearly identical, differing by only 4 amino acids at the N-terminus with a theoretical molecular weight of 42 kDa (2). Beta-actin is ubiquitously expressed in eukaryotic cells and considered a housekeeping gene which is frequently used as a loading control for assays involving protein detection, such as Western blotting (3,4).

References

1. Vandekerckhove J, Weber K. 1978. At least six different actins are expressed in a higher mammal: an analysis based on the amino acid sequence of the amino-terminal tryptic peptide. J Mol Biol. 126(4):783-802. PMID: 745245

2. Gimona M, Vandekerckhove J, Goethals M, Herzog M, Lando Z, Small JV. (1994) Beta-actin specific monoclonal antibody. Cell Motil Cytoskeleton. 27(2):108-16. PMID: 8162619

3. Holden VI, Lenio S, Kuick R, Ramakrishnan SK, Shah YM, Bachman MA. (2014) Bacterial siderophores that evade or overwhelm Lipocalin 2 induce HIF-1a and pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion in cultured respiratory epithelial cells Infect Immun. 82(9):3826-36 PMID: 24980968

4. Tsai WL, Yeh PH, Tsai CY, Ting CT, Chiu YH, Tao MH, Li WC, Hung SC. (2016) Efficient Programming of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cell Derived Hepatocytes by Epigenetic Regulations. J. Gastroenterol. Hepatol. 32(1):261-269. PMID: 27218433

Alternate Names

ACTB, betaActin

Gene Symbol

ACTB

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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.

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FAQs for beta-Actin Antibody

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  • Q: Are the beta-Actin antibodies validated in Simple Western?

    A: Yes, we offer a few beta actin antibodies that have been tested in Simple Western: NBP1-47423, NB600-501, NB600-532, NB600-503, and NB100-56874.

  • Q: Do Beta-Actin antibodies come in lyophilized format?

    A: ACTB antibodies like MAB8969 AND MAB8929 come in lyophilized form.

  • Q: I wanted to know which of the two housekeeping genes B-actin or GAPDH can be used for best results. I intend to do an experiment to determine expression of IL-6 and TNF-alpha in liver and kidney tissues.

    A: For homogenized tissue, beta-actin and GAPDH are both fine.

  • Q: What is the theoretical molecular weight for Beta-Actin antibodies?

    A: The TMW for beta Actin antibodies is approximately 42 kDa.

  • Q: Why is beta actin used as a loading control in blotting ?

    A: Beta actin is a highly-expressed protein found in all cells, and is considered a house keeping protein whose expression is necessary for any cell's proper functioning. For this reason it is used as a loading control to confirm that the same amount of total protein is loaded in each lane of an SDS-PAGE gel so that appropriate comparisons can be made between the actual proteins of interest in different samples.

  • Q: Are the beta-Actin antibodies validated in Simple Western?

    A: Yes, we offer a few beta actin antibodies that have been tested in Simple Western: NBP1-47423, NB600-501, NB600-532, NB600-503, and NB100-56874.

  • Q: Do Beta-Actin antibodies come in lyophilized format?

    A: ACTB antibodies like MAB8969 AND MAB8929 come in lyophilized form.

  • Q: I wanted to know which of the two housekeeping genes B-actin or GAPDH can be used for best results. I intend to do an experiment to determine expression of IL-6 and TNF-alpha in liver and kidney tissues.

    A: For homogenized tissue, beta-actin and GAPDH are both fine.

  • Q: What is the theoretical molecular weight for Beta-Actin antibodies?

    A: The TMW for beta Actin antibodies is approximately 42 kDa.

  • Q: Why is beta actin used as a loading control in blotting ?

    A: Beta actin is a highly-expressed protein found in all cells, and is considered a house keeping protein whose expression is necessary for any cell's proper functioning. For this reason it is used as a loading control to confirm that the same amount of total protein is loaded in each lane of an SDS-PAGE gel so that appropriate comparisons can be made between the actual proteins of interest in different samples.

  • Q: Are the beta-Actin antibodies validated in Simple Western?

    A: Yes, we offer a few beta actin antibodies that have been tested in Simple Western: NBP1-47423, NB600-501, NB600-532, NB600-503, and NB100-56874.

  • Q: Do Beta-Actin antibodies come in lyophilized format?

    A: ACTB antibodies like MAB8969 AND MAB8929 come in lyophilized form.

  • Q: I wanted to know which of the two housekeeping genes B-actin or GAPDH can be used for best results. I intend to do an experiment to determine expression of IL-6 and TNF-alpha in liver and kidney tissues.

    A: For homogenized tissue, beta-actin and GAPDH are both fine.

  • Q: What is the theoretical molecular weight for Beta-Actin antibodies?

    A: The TMW for beta Actin antibodies is approximately 42 kDa.

  • Q: Why is beta actin used as a loading control in blotting ?

    A: Beta actin is a highly-expressed protein found in all cells, and is considered a house keeping protein whose expression is necessary for any cell's proper functioning. For this reason it is used as a loading control to confirm that the same amount of total protein is loaded in each lane of an SDS-PAGE gel so that appropriate comparisons can be made between the actual proteins of interest in different samples.

  • Q: Are the beta-Actin antibodies validated in Simple Western?

    A: Yes, we offer a few beta actin antibodies that have been tested in Simple Western: NBP1-47423, NB600-501, NB600-532, NB600-503, and NB100-56874.

  • Q: Do Beta-Actin antibodies come in lyophilized format?

    A: ACTB antibodies like MAB8969 AND MAB8929 come in lyophilized form.

  • Q: I wanted to know which of the two housekeeping genes B-actin or GAPDH can be used for best results. I intend to do an experiment to determine expression of IL-6 and TNF-alpha in liver and kidney tissues.

    A: For homogenized tissue, beta-actin and GAPDH are both fine.

  • Q: What is the theoretical molecular weight for Beta-Actin antibodies?

    A: The TMW for beta Actin antibodies is approximately 42 kDa.

  • Q: Why is beta actin used as a loading control in blotting ?

    A: Beta actin is a highly-expressed protein found in all cells, and is considered a house keeping protein whose expression is necessary for any cell's proper functioning. For this reason it is used as a loading control to confirm that the same amount of total protein is loaded in each lane of an SDS-PAGE gel so that appropriate comparisons can be made between the actual proteins of interest in different samples.

  • Q: Are the beta-Actin antibodies validated in Simple Western?

    A: Yes, we offer a few beta actin antibodies that have been tested in Simple Western: NBP1-47423, NB600-501, NB600-532, NB600-503, and NB100-56874.

  • Q: Do Beta-Actin antibodies come in lyophilized format?

    A: ACTB antibodies like MAB8969 AND MAB8929 come in lyophilized form.

  • Q: I wanted to know which of the two housekeeping genes B-actin or GAPDH can be used for best results. I intend to do an experiment to determine expression of IL-6 and TNF-alpha in liver and kidney tissues.

    A: For homogenized tissue, beta-actin and GAPDH are both fine.

  • Q: What is the theoretical molecular weight for Beta-Actin antibodies?

    A: The TMW for beta Actin antibodies is approximately 42 kDa.

  • Q: Why is beta actin used as a loading control in blotting ?

    A: Beta actin is a highly-expressed protein found in all cells, and is considered a house keeping protein whose expression is necessary for any cell's proper functioning. For this reason it is used as a loading control to confirm that the same amount of total protein is loaded in each lane of an SDS-PAGE gel so that appropriate comparisons can be made between the actual proteins of interest in different samples.

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