Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal ACTN3 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 5 publications.
pH: 7.2 - 7.4
Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide
Constituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA
IHC-P | IP | WB | Flow Cyt (Intra) | |
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Human | Tested | Not recommended | Tested | Expected |
Mouse | Expected | Not recommended | Tested | Expected |
Rat | Expected | Not recommended | Expected | Tested |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Human | Dilution info 1/100 - 1/250 | Notes The mouse and rat recommendation is based on the WB results. We do not guarantee IHC-P for mouse and rat. Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval before commencing with IHC staining protocol. |
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Species Mouse, Rat | Dilution info Use at an assay dependent concentration. | Notes - |
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Species Mouse, Rat, Human | Dilution info - | Notes - |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Mouse | Dilution info 1/5000 - 1/10000 | Notes - |
Species Human | Dilution info 1/5000 - 1/10000 | Notes - |
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Species Rat | Dilution info Use at an assay dependent concentration. | Notes - |
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Species Rat | Dilution info 1/30 | Notes ab172730 - Rabbit monoclonal IgG, is suitable for use as an isotype control with this antibody. |
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Species Human, Mouse | Dilution info Use at an assay dependent concentration. | Notes - |
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Alpha-actinin-3, Alpha-actinin skeletal muscle isoform 3, F-actin cross-linking protein, ACTN3
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal ACTN3 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 5 publications.
pH: 7.2 - 7.4
Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide
Constituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA
The mouse and rat recommendation is based on the WB results. We do not guarantee IHC-P for mouse and rat.
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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:
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The ACTN3 protein also known as alpha-actinin-3 has a mechanical role in muscle function. This protein which weighs around 103 kDa is a structural component of the Z-disc in skeletal muscle fibers. It crosslinks actin filaments and stabilizes the sarcomere during muscle contraction and force transmission. ACTN3 is expressed in fast-twitch muscle fibers which are essential for rapid and forceful contractions.
ACTN3 influences muscle performance and fiber type composition. As part of a complex it interacts with other proteins in the Z-disc helping maintain muscle integrity and function. The presence or absence of ACTN3 affects muscle strength power and endurance. Its expression level varies among individuals impacting their athletic performance capabilities.
The ACTN3 protein plays a role in cellular pathways linked to muscle contraction and energy metabolism. It is involved in the regulation of the glycolysis pathway a critical energy source for fast-twitch muscles. ACTN2 a closely related protein can compensate for some functions of ACTN3 showing their interaction within these pathways. This functional relationship is important for maintaining muscle function under different metabolic conditions.
ACTN3 relates to muscular dystrophies and athletic performance capabilities. Individuals lacking functional ACTN3 due to a common null polymorphism may show differences in muscle power output impacting conditions like sarcopenia characterized by age-related muscle decline. The protein also associates with dystrophin in muscular disorders like Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy highlighting its importance in maintaining skeletal muscle health.
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ACTN3 Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) staining using rabbit Anti-ACTN3 antibody
Intracellular Flow Cytometry analysis of L6 (Rat skeletal muscle myoblast) cells labeling ACTN3 with purified ab68204 at 1/30 dilution (10 μg/ml) (Red). Cells were fixed with 4% Paraformaldehyde and permeabilised with 90% Methanol. A Goat anti rabbit IgG (Alexa Fluor® 488, Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077) secondary antibody was used at 1/2000. Isotype control - Rabbit monoclonal IgG (Black). Unlabeled control - Cell without incubation with primary antibody and secondary antibody (Blue).
ACTN3 Western blot staining using rabbit Anti-ACTN3 antibody
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-ACTN3 antibody [EP2531Y] - Loading Control (ab68204) at 1/20000 dilution
Lane 1: Mouse skeletal muscle lysates at 15 µg
Lane 2: Rat skeletal muscle lysates at 15 µg
All lanes: Western blot - Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ab97051) at 1/20000 dilution
Predicted band size: 103 kDa
Observed band size: 100 kDa
ACTN3 Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) staining using rabbit Anti-ACTN3 antibody
Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) analysis of human skeletal muscle tissue sections labeling ACTN3 with purified ab68204 at 1/250 dilution (0.97 μg/ml). Heat mediated antigen retrieval using Bond™ Epitope Retrieval Solution 2 (pH 9.0). Rabbit specific IHC polymer detection kit HRP/DAB (Rabbit specific IHC polymer detection kit HRP/DAB ab209101) was used as the secondary antibody. Negative control: PBS instead of the primary antibody. Hematoxylin was used as a counterstain.
ACTN3 Western blot staining of Human skeletal muscle lysates using rabbit Anti-ACTN3 antibody
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-ACTN3 antibody [EP2531Y] - Loading Control (ab68204) at 1/5000 dilution
All lanes: Human skeletal muscle lysates at 15 µg
All lanes: Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG (HRP) with minimal cross-reactivity with human IgG at 1/2000 dilution
Predicted band size: 103 kDa
Observed band size: 100 kDa
ACTN3 Western blot staining of human skeletal muscle lysate using rabbit Anti-ACTN3 antibody
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-ACTN3 antibody [EP2531Y] - Loading Control (ab68204) at 1/10000 dilution
All lanes: human skeletal muscle lysate at 10 µg
All lanes: HRP labelled goat anti-rabbit at 1/2000 dilution
Predicted band size: 103 kDa
Observed band size: 103 kDa
ACTN3 Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) staining using rabbit Anti-ACTN3 antibody
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded human muscle tissue using unpurified ab68204 at 1/100-1/250 dilution.
Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval before commencing with IHC staining protocol.
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