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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal ACTN3 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 5 publications.


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Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-ACTN3 antibody [EP2531Y] - Loading Control (AB68204), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-ACTN3 antibody [EP2531Y] - Loading Control (AB68204), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-ACTN3 antibody [EP2531Y] - Loading Control (AB68204), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-ACTN3 antibody [EP2531Y] - Loading Control (AB68204), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-ACTN3 antibody [EP2531Y] - Loading Control (AB68204), expandable thumbnail

Publications

Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Host species
Rabbit
Storage buffer

pH: 7.2 - 7.4
Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide
Constituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA

Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal

Immunogen

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

Reactivity data

Select an application
Product promiseTestedExpectedPredictedNot recommended
IHC-PIPWBFlow Cyt (Intra)
Human
Tested
Not recommended
Tested
Expected
Mouse
Expected
Not recommended
Tested
Expected
Rat
Expected
Not recommended
Expected
Tested

Tested
Tested

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.

Expected
Expected

Species
Mouse, Rat
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
Notes

-

Not recommended
Not recommended

Species
Mouse, Rat, Human
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
1/5000 - 1/10000
Notes

-

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/5000 - 1/10000
Notes

-

Expected
Expected

Species
Rat
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species
Rat
Dilution info
1/30
Notes

ab172730 - Rabbit monoclonal IgG, is suitable for use as an isotype control with this antibody.

Expected
Expected

Species
Human, Mouse
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
Notes

-

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Target data

Function

F-actin cross-linking protein which is thought to anchor actin to a variety of intracellular structures. This is a bundling protein.

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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal ACTN3 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 5 publications.

Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal
Immunogen
  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.
Clone number
EP2531Y
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Specificity

The mouse and rat recommendation is based on the WB results. We do not guarantee IHC-P for mouse and rat.

Concentration
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Storage

Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Notes

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.

Supplementary info

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

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.

Biological function summary

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.

Pathways

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.

Associated diseases and disorders

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.

Product promise

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6 product images

  • Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-ACTN3 antibody [EP2531Y] - Loading Control (ab68204), expandable thumbnail

    Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-ACTN3 antibody [EP2531Y] - Loading Control (ab68204)

    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).

  • Western blot - Anti-ACTN3 antibody [EP2531Y] - Loading Control (ab68204), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-ACTN3 antibody [EP2531Y] - Loading Control (ab68204)

    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

    Secondary

    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

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-ACTN3 antibody [EP2531Y] - Loading Control (ab68204), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-ACTN3 antibody [EP2531Y] - Loading Control (ab68204)

    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.

  • Western blot - Anti-ACTN3 antibody [EP2531Y] - Loading Control (ab68204), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-ACTN3 antibody [EP2531Y] - Loading Control (ab68204)

    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

    Secondary

    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

  • Western blot - Anti-ACTN3 antibody [EP2531Y] - Loading Control (ab68204), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-ACTN3 antibody [EP2531Y] - Loading Control (ab68204)

    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

    Secondary

    All lanes: HRP labelled goat anti-rabbit at 1/2000 dilution

    Predicted band size: 103 kDa

    Observed band size: 103 kDa

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-ACTN3 antibody [EP2531Y] - Loading Control (ab68204), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-ACTN3 antibody [EP2531Y] - Loading Control (ab68204)

    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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