Anti-Actin antibody [EPR16769] - BSA and Azide free
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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal alpha skeletal muscle Actin antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IP, WB, ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra), IHC-P and reacts with Mouse, Rat, Human, Chicken samples. Cited in 8 publications.
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ACTA, ACTA1, Alpha-actin-1
- IHC-P
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Actin antibody [EPR16769] - BSA and Azide free (AB219733)
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded Human prostate hyperplasia tissue labeling Actin with ab179467 at 1/1000 dilution, followed by prediluted HRP Polymer for Rabbit/Mouse IgG. Cytoplasm staining on smooth muscle cells is observed. Counter stained with Hematoxylin.
Negative control : Using PBS instead of primary ab, secondary ab is prediluted HRP Polymer for Rabbit/Mouse IgG.
This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab179467).
Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.
- Flow Cyt (Intra)
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Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-Actin antibody [EPR16769] - BSA and Azide free (AB219733)
Intracellular Flow Cytometry analysis of HeLa (human cervix adenocarcinoma) cells labelling Actin with purified ab179467 at 1/70 (red). Cells were fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde and permeabilised with 90% methanol. An Alexa Fluor®488-conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG (1/2000) was used as the secondary antibody. Black - Isotype control, rabbit monoclonal IgG. Blue - Unlabelled control, cells without incubation with primary and secondary antibodies.
This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab179467).
- ICC/IF
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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Actin antibody [EPR16769] - BSA and Azide free (AB219733)
Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence analysis of HeLa (Human cervix adenocarcinoma epithelia cell) cells labeling Actin with Purified ab179467 at 1 : 100 dilution ( 6.98 µg/ml). Cells were fixed in 4% paraformaldehyde and permeabilized with 0.1% Triton X-100. Cells were counterstained with ab195889 Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Microtubule Marker (Alexa Fluor® 594) 1 : 200 (2.5 µg/ml). Goat anti rabbit IgG (Alexa Fluor® 488, ab150077) was used as the secondary antibody at 1 : 1000 dilution (2 µg/ml) dilution. DAPI nuclear counterstain. PBS instead of the primary antibody was used as the secondary antibody only control.
This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab179467).
- IHC-P
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Actin antibody [EPR16769] - BSA and Azide free (AB219733)
This data was developed using ab179467, the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation.
Immunohistochemical analysis of formalin fixed paraffin embedded human skeletal muscle labelling Actin with ab179467 at a concentration of 0.5µg/ml. The immunostaining was performed on a Ventana DISCOVERY ULTRA (Roche Tissue Diagnostics) instrument with a OptiView DAB IHC Detection Kit. Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed with DISCOVERY cell conditioning solution (CC1) 100°C, pH8.5 for 32mins. ab179467 anti-Actin antibody [EPR16769] was incubated for 16mins at 37°C. Sections were counterstained with Hematoxylin II. Image inset shows absence of staining in secondary antibody only control.
Customers are encouraged to optimise antigen retrieval conditions, antibody concentration, incubation times and temperature for best results in their own IHC assay workflow (automated and manual).
- IHC-P
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Actin antibody [EPR16769] - BSA and Azide free (AB219733)
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded Mouse skeletal muscle tissue labeling Actin with ab179467 at 1/1000 dilution, followed by prediluted HRP Polymer for Rabbit/Mouse IgG. Cytoplasm staining is observed. Counter stained with Hematoxylin.
Negative control : Using PBS instead of primary ab, secondary ab is prediluted HRP Polymer for Rabbit/Mouse IgG.
This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab179467).
Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.
- IHC-P
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Actin antibody [EPR16769] - BSA and Azide free (AB219733)
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded Rat skeletal muscle tissue labeling Actin with ab179467 at 1/1000 dilution, followed by prediluted HRP Polymer for Rabbit/Mouse IgG. Cytoplasm staining is observed. Counter stained with Hematoxylin.
Negative control : Using PBS instead of primary ab, secondary ab is prediluted HRP Polymer for Rabbit/Mouse IgG.
This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab179467).
Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.
- ICC/IF
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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Actin antibody [EPR16769] - BSA and Azide free (AB219733)
Immunofluorescent analysis of 4% paraformaldehyde-fixed, 0.1% Triton X-100 permeabilized NIH/3T3 (Mouse embyro fibroblast cells) cells labeling Actin with ab179467 at 1/50 dilution, followed by Goat anti-rabbit Alexa Fluor® 488 (IgG) (ab150077) secondary antibody at 1/200 dilution (green). Cytoplasm staining on NIH/3T3 cell line is observed. The nuclear counter stain is DAPI (blue). Tubulin is detected with ab7291 (anti-Tubulin mouse mAb) at 1/500 dilution and ab150120 (goat anti-mouse AlexaFluor®594 secondary) at 1/500 dilution (red).
The negative controls are as follows;
1. ab179467 at 1/50 dilution followed by ab150120 (goat anti-mouse AlexaFluor®594 secondary) at 1/500 dilution.
2. ab7291 (anti-Tubulin mouse mAb) at 1/500 dilution followed by ab150077 (goat anti-rabbit Alexa Fluor®488 (IgG H&L) at 1/200 dilution.
This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab179467).
- ICC/IF
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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Actin antibody [EPR16769] - BSA and Azide free (AB219733)
Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence analysis of NIH/3T3 (Mouse embryonic fibroblast) cells labeling Actin with Purified ab179467 at 1 : 100 dilution (6.98 µg/ml). Cells were fixed in 4% paraformaldehyde and permeabilized with 0.1% Triton X-100. Cells were counterstained with ab195889 Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Microtubule Marker (Alexa Fluor® 594) 1 : 200 (2.5 µg/ml). Goat anti rabbit IgG (Alexa Fluor® 488, ab150077) was used as the secondary antibody at 1 : 1000 dilution (2 µg/ml) dilution. DAPI nuclear counterstain. PBS instead of the primary antibody was used as the secondary antibody only control.
This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab179467).
- IP
Lab
Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Actin antibody [EPR16769] - BSA and Azide free (AB219733)
This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab179467).
Actin was immunoprecipitated fromC6 (rat glial tumor glial cell) whole cell lysate with ab179467 at 1/30 dilution (2µg in 0.35mg lysates). Western blot was performed on the immunoprecipitate using ab179467 at 1/1000 dilution.
Blocking and dilution buffer and concentration : 5% NFDM/TBST.
All lanes:
Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Actin antibody [EPR16769] - Loading Control (<a href='/en-us/products/primary-antibodies/actin-antibody-epr16769-loading-control-ab179467'>ab179467</a>) at 1/1000 dilution
Lane 1:
C6 (rat glial tumor glial cell) whole cell lysate (Input) at 10 µg
Lane 2:
C6 (rat glial tumor glial cell) whole cell lysate (+)
Lane 3:
Rabbit monoclonal IgG (<a href='/en-us/products/primary-antibodies/rabbit-igg-monoclonal-epr25a-isotype-control-ab172730'>ab172730</a>) instead of <a href='/en-us/products/primary-antibodies/actin-antibody-epr16769-loading-control-ab179467'>ab179467</a> in C6 whole cell lysate (-)
Secondary
All lanes:
Immunoprecipitation - VeriBlot for IP Detection Reagent (HRP) (<a href='/en-us/products/reagents/veriblot-for-ip-detection-reagent-hrp-ab131366'>ab131366</a>) at 1/5000 dilution
Observed band size: 42 kDa
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Exposure time: 6s
- IP
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Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Actin antibody [EPR16769] - BSA and Azide free (AB219733)
Actin was immunoprecipitated from 1mg of NIH/3T3 (Mouse embyro fibroblast cells) whole cell extract with ab179467 at 1/40 dilution. Western blot was performed from the immunoprecipitate using ab179467 at 1/1000 dilution. Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG, (H+L), Peroxidase conjugated was used as secondary antibody at 1/1000 dilution. Lane 1 : NIH/3T3 whole cell extract. Lane 2 : PBS instead of NIH/3T3 whole cell extract.
Blocking and dilution buffer and concentration : 5% NFDM/TBST.
This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab179467).
All lanes:
Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Actin antibody [EPR16769] - Loading Control (<a href='/en-us/products/primary-antibodies/actin-antibody-epr16769-loading-control-ab179467'>ab179467</a>)
Predicted band size: 42 kDa
Observed band size: 42 kDa
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Related conjugates and formulations (6)
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Anti-Actin antibody [EPR16769] - Loading Control
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421 Alexa Fluor® 405
Alexa Fluor® 405 Anti-Actin antibody [EPR16769] - Cytoskeleton Marker
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519 Alexa Fluor® 488
Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-Actin antibody [EPR16769] - Cytoskeleton Marker
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565 Alexa Fluor® 555
Alexa Fluor® 555 Anti-Actin antibody [EPR16769] - Cytoskeleton Marker
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665 Alexa Fluor® 647
Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-Actin antibody [EPR16769] - Cytoskeleton Marker
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HRP Anti-Actin antibody [EPR16769] - Loading Control
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Product details
ab219733 is the carrier-free version of ab179467.
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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Supplementary information
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Biological function summary
Actin contributes to various cellular processes by forming the cytoskeleton which provides mechanical support and determines cell shape. Actin also facilitates cell motility division and intracellular transport through rapid polymerization and depolymerization cycles. Within cells actin associates with other proteins to form complexes such as the Arp2/3 complex which assists actin in the branching of filaments critical for pushing forward the cell's leading edge during movement. Techniques like actin immunofluorescence help visualize actin filaments within cells revealing its extensive network.
Pathways
Actin plays an integral role in pathways like cell movement and signal transduction. The Rho family of GTPases regulates actin cytoskeleton rearrangements influencing cell shape and migration. Actin function interactions involve proteins like myosin forming actomyosin complexes essential for muscle contraction and other cell motility activities. Actin polymerization and depolymerization cycles are key to the dynamic regulation within these pathways ensuring adequate cellular responses to environmental signals.
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Publications (8)
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Scientific reports 14:26083 PubMed39478171
2024
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The EMBO journal 41:e111179 PubMed36341546
2022
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Nucleic acids research 48:10313-10328 PubMed32976585
2020
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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of 116:15042-15051 PubMed31289231
2019
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International journal of molecular medicine 37:1627-35 PubMed27081712
2016
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WB
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Human
Scientific reports 6:18706 PubMed26729257
2016
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WB
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Human
Scientific reports 5:12549 PubMed26224622
2015
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WB
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Rat
PloS one 9:e109299 PubMed25330011
2014
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IHC, WB
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Unspecified reactive species, Unspecified reactive species
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