Alpha smooth muscle Actin Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody(ARA756)

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Alpha smooth muscle Actin Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody(ARA756)

Key features and details

Target: Alpha smooth muscle Actin
Source/Host: Rabbit
Reactivity: Human, Mouse, Rat
Clonality: Monoclonal
Applications: WB,IF/ICC,FC
Conjugation: Unconjugated
Storage: at-20°C

Brand:

CAT.NO. : ARA6543

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Size:

100μL

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Product Details

Background

Actins are highly conserved proteins that are involved in various types of cell motility and are ubiquitously expressed in all eukaryotic cells.

Application

To ensure optimal assay performance, AREX recommends conducting reagent titration tailored to each testing system for optimal detection results.

WB	1:1000-1:5000
IF/ICC	1:2000-1:10000
FC	1:200-1:1000

*Results are sample-specific. Please refer to your local assay conditions and test parameters for reference.

Overview

Description	Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody to Alpha smooth muscle Actin
Antibody Type	Primary antibody
Predicted MW	42kDa
Immunogen	A synthetic peptide corresponding to residues on the N-terminus of human alpha smooth muscle actin was used as an immunogen.
Purification	ProA affinity purified IgG
Form/Buffer	PBS 59%, Sodium azide 0.01%, Glycerol 40%, BSA 0.31%.
Alternative Names	ACTA2; ACTSA; ACTVS; GIG46; Actin aortic smooth muscle; Alpha-actin-2; Cell growth-inhibiting gene 46 protein
Gene Symbol	ACTA2
Entrez Gene	59(Human); 11475(Mouse); 81633(Rat)
Swissprot	P62736

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*Clone Number, Reactivity, Source/Host and Clonality can be found in the product name and Key Features section above.

Data

All lanes: Anti-alpha smooth muscle Actin antibody at 1:5,000 dilution
Predicted MW: 42 kDa
Observed MW: 42 kDa

Lane 1: Rat Testis
Lane 2: A549
Lane 3: Rat Brain
Lane 4: Hela
Lane 5: HepG2
Lane 6: K562

Lysates at 10 µg per lane
2nd Ab:
G&R HRP(H+L) 1:10,000
Exposure: 100s

All lanes: Anti-alpha smooth muscle Actin antibody at 1:5,000 dilution
Predicted MW: 42 kDa
Observed MW: 42 kDa
Lane 1: Mu Brain
Lane 2: Mu Heart
Lane 3: Rat Kidney
Lane 4: Rat Liver

Lysates at 10 µg per lane
2nd Ab:
G&R HRP(H+L) 1:10,000
Exposure: 20s

ARA756 staining Alpha smooth muscle Actin in Hela cells by IF/ICC (immunofluorescence/immunocytochemistry). Cells were fixed with paraformaldehyde, permeabilized with 0.1% Triton X-100 and blocked with 10% goat serum for half an hour at room temperature. Samples were incubated with primary antibody (1:10,000) at 4°C. An Alexa Fluor® 488-conjugated Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG polyclonal was used as the secondary antibody (1:500). DAPI (blue) was used as the nuclear counter stain.
Control: PBS and secondary antibody, An Alexa Fluor® 488-conjugated Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG (1:500).

Overlay histogram showing Hela cells stained with ARA756 (Red). The cells were fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde (10 min) and then permeabilized with 0.1% TritonX-100 for 15 min. The cells were then incubated in the antibody (ARA756, 1:1,000 dilution) in 1x PBS/1% BSA for 30 min at room temperature. The secondary antibody used was a Goat Anti-Rabbit Alexa Fluor® 488 (IgG H+L) at 1:2,000 dilution for 20 min at room temperature. Unlabelled sample (Black) was used as a control.

Storage

Store at 4°C short term. For long term storage, store at -20°C, avoiding freeze/thaw cycles.

Note

For Research Use Only. Not for diagnostic, therapeutics, prophylactic or in vivo use.

FAQs

What are the main types of research antibodies and how do they differ?

Research antibodies are mainly divided into monoclonal antibodies and polyclonal antibodies. Monoclonal antibodies typically offer higher specificity and better batch-to-batch consistency, while polyclonal antibodies often provide stronger affinity but may show more variation between batches. The choice depends on your specific experimental needs.

How can I tell if a research antibody is suitable for my experiment?

It is recommended to carefully review the product datasheet for validated applications, species reactivity, recommended dilutions, and published references. For new antibodies, performing a small-scale validation with positive control samples is usually helpful.

Can improper storage of research antibodies affect experimental results?

Yes. Antibodies are sensitive to temperature, repeated freeze-thaw cycles, and contamination. Improper storage may lead to reduced activity, increased background, or weaker signals. It is best to follow the storage instructions provided in the product datasheet.

Why doesn’t the recommended dilution in the datasheet work well in my experiment?

The recommended dilution is based on the supplier’s test conditions. Factors such as sample type, fixation method, and detection system in your lab can influence the optimal working concentration. Performing a dilution series optimization in your own system is often necessary.

What precautions should I take when using a newly purchased research antibody for the first time?

It is advisable to briefly centrifuge the antibody (especially concentrated or lyophilized ones), then perform a small-scale pilot experiment using the recommended conditions. Recording the batch number and usage date is also helpful for future tracking.

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