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AB247305

Anti-ACTC1 antibody [EP184E] - BSA and Azide free

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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal ACTC antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P, ICC/IF, WB, IHC-FoFr, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human samples.

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ACTC, ACTC1, Alpha-cardiac actin

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-ACTC1 antibody [EP184E] - BSA and Azide free (AB247305)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-ACTC1 antibody [EP184E] - BSA and Azide free (AB247305)

This data was developed using ab46805, the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation.

Immunohistochemical staining of paraffin-embedded human cardiac muscle using anti-Actin ab46805 at a 1/100 dilution.

Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-ACTC1 antibody [EP184E] - BSA and Azide free (AB247305)
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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-ACTC1 antibody [EP184E] - BSA and Azide free (AB247305)

This data was developed using ab46805, the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation.Immunofluorescent staining of HeLa cells using ab46805 at a 1/250 dilution.

Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-ACTC1 antibody [EP184E] - BSA and Azide free (AB247305)
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Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-ACTC1 antibody [EP184E] - BSA and Azide free (AB247305)

This data was developed using ab46805, the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation.Overlay histogram showing HeLa cells stained with ab46805 (red line). The cells were fixed with 80% methanol (5 min) and then permeabilized with 0.1% PBS-Tween for 20 min. The cells were then incubated in 1x PBS / 10% normal goat serum / 0.3M glycine to block non-specific protein-protein interactions followed by the antibody (ab46805, 1/100 dilution) for 30 min at 22°C. The secondary antibody used was DyLight® 488 goat anti-rabbit IgG (H+L) (ab96899) at 1/500 dilution for 30 min at 22°C. Isotype control antibody (black line) was rabbit IgG (monclonal) (1μg/1x106 cells) used under the same conditions. Acquisition of >5,000 events was performed. This antibody gave a positive signal in HeLa cells fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde (10 min)/permeabilized with 0.1% PBS-Tween for 20 min used under the same conditions.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-ACTC1 antibody [EP184E] - BSA and Azide free (AB247305)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-ACTC1 antibody [EP184E] - BSA and Azide free (AB247305)

This data was developed using ab46805, the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation.

Fluorescent immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded human smooth muscle tissue using ab46805. Green-specific fluorescent staining.

Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Western blot - Anti-ACTC1 antibody [EP184E] - BSA and Azide free (AB247305)
  • WB

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Western blot - Anti-ACTC1 antibody [EP184E] - BSA and Azide free (AB247305)

This data was developed using ab46805, the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation.

All lanes:

Western blot - Anti-ACTC1 antibody [EP184E] (<a href='/en-us/products/primary-antibodies/actc1-antibody-ep184e-ab46805'>ab46805</a>) at 1/1000 dilution

All lanes:

A431 cell lysate at 10ug/lane

Secondary

All lanes:

Goat anti-rabbit, HRP labelled. at 1/2000 dilution

Predicted band size: 42 kDa

Observed band size: 42 kDa

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Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

EP184E

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

Yes

Reacts with

Human

Applications

ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra), IHC-FoFr, WB, IHC-P

applications

Immunogen

The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Specificity

This Actin antibody recognizes all muscle actin.

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Reactivity data

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Product details

ab247305 is the carrier-free version of ab46805.

Patented technology
Our RabMAb® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMAb® patents.

What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:

  • - High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
  • - Improved sensitivity and specificity
  • - Long-term security of supply
  • - Animal-free batch production

For more information, read more on recombinant antibodies.

Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.

Use our conjugation kits for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.

Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar® Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar® is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

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Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Storage buffer
pH: 7.2 - 7.4 Constituents: PBS
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
+4°C
Storage information
Do Not Freeze
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Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

ACTC1 also known as cardiac alpha actin is a protein that plays an essential role in the cytoskeletal structure of heart muscle cells. Weighing around 42 kDa ACTC1 is found predominantly in cardiac tissue specifically in the sarcomere which is the fundamental unit of muscle contraction. In muscle cells ACTC1 organizes into thin filaments and is critical for maintaining the structural integrity and contractile function of the cardiac tissue.
Biological function summary

ACTC1 is significant in muscle contraction and cellular movement and it forms part of the sarcomeric complex within cardiac muscle cells. This protein along with other actin isoforms contributes to the organized network of actin and myosin filaments which generate force for heartbeats. ACTC1 polymerizes to form the actin filament which when coupled with myosin motors and regulatory proteins executes the contraction cycle in cardiac muscles.

Pathways

ACTC1 plays a central role within the muscle contraction process and the cardiac muscle contraction pathway. In these pathways its interaction with proteins like myosin tropomyosin and troponin is vital to initiate and regulate cardiac contractions. The dynamic interaction between ACTC1 and these proteins facilitates the conversion of chemical energy into mechanical energy necessary for the rhythmic contraction and relaxation of heart muscles.

Mutations or alterations in ACTC1 are closely linked to cardiac conditions such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and dilated cardiomyopathy. These disorders often involve associated proteins like troponin T and myosin heavy chain which when mutated along with ACTC1 disrupt normal cardiac contraction and lead to structural heart changes. These conditions highlight the importance of ACTC1 in maintaining normal cardiac function and structure.
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Product protocols

For this product, it's our understanding that no specific protocols are required. You can visit:
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Target data

Actins are highly conserved proteins that are involved in various types of cell motility and are ubiquitously expressed in all eukaryotic cells.
See full target information ACTC1
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