Anti-Alpha Skeletal Muscle Actin antibody [3B3] - N-terminal - Cytoskeleton Marker

Supplementary information

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Biological function summary

Alpha Skeletal Muscle Actin plays an essential role in the contractile apparatus of muscle cells. It exists as part of the actin filament complex interacting closely with myosin motor proteins. This interaction powers the sliding mechanism that enables muscle contraction and relaxation. Alpha-actin is responsible for mechanical stiffness and tension within muscle tissues enabling muscle fibers to withstand physical stress. The protein's structural role in muscle cells makes it indispensable for proper muscle function and muscle fiber stability.

Pathways

Alpha Skeletal Muscle Actin is deeply involved in the cytoskeletal organization and muscle contraction pathways. It is pivotal in the actin-myosin interaction pathway where it binds to troponin and tropomyosin which regulate muscle contraction cycles. Within these pathways the protein ensures coordinated muscle contractions alongside other proteins like myosin heavy chain and tropomyosin. These interactions coordinate muscle contraction maintaining muscle tone and health.