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AB325975

Anti-beta Actin antibody [EPR21241] - BSA and Azide free

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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal beta Actin antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Mouse, Human samples.

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Beta-actin, ACTB

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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-beta Actin antibody [EPR21241] - BSA and Azide free (AB325975)
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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-beta Actin antibody [EPR21241] - BSA and Azide free (AB325975)

This data was developed using ab213262, the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation.

ab213243 staining beta-Actin in HeLa cells. The cells were fixed with 100% methanol (5 min) permeabilized with 0.1% Triton X-100 for 5 minutes and then blocked with 1% BSA/10% normal goat serum/0.3M glycine in 0.1% PBS-Tween for 1h. The cells were then incubated overnight at +4°C with ab213262 at 0.01ugml then detected with an Alexa Fluor® 488 goat anti-rabbit secondary antibody (ab150081) at a 1/1000 dilution (shown in green). Nuclear DNA was labelled with DAPI (shown in blue) and ab195889 Mouse monoclonal to alpha Tubulin (Alexa Fluor® 594) at a 1/250 dilution (shown in red).

Image was taken with a confocal microscope (Leica-Microsystems TCS SP8).

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-beta Actin antibody [EPR21241] - BSA and Azide free (AB325975)
  • ICC/IF

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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-beta Actin antibody [EPR21241] - BSA and Azide free (AB325975)

This data was developed using ab213262, the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation.

ab213243 staining beta-Actin in NIH3T3 cells. The cells were fixed with 100% methanol (5 min) permeabilized with 0.1% Triton X-100 for 5 minutes and then blocked with 1% BSA/10% normal goat serum/0.3M glycine in 0.1% PBS-Tween for 1h. The cells were then incubated overnight at +4°C with ab213262 at 0.5ugml then detected with an Alexa Fluor® 488 goat anti-rabbit secondary antibody (ab150081) at a 1/1000 dilution (shown in green). Nuclear DNA was labelled with DAPI (shown in blue) and ab195889 Mouse monoclonal to alpha Tubulin (Alexa Fluor® 594) at a 1/250 dilution (shown in red).

Image was taken with a confocal microscope (Leica-Microsystems TCS SP8).

Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [EPR21241] - BSA and Azide free (AB325975)
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Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [EPR21241] - BSA and Azide free (AB325975)

This data was developed using ab213262, the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation.

ab213262 was shown to react with ACTNB (beta actin) when tested against HAP1 wild-type and HAP1 ACTNB (beta actin) knockout cells. ACTNB wild-type and knockout samples were subjected to SDS-PAGE and incubated with ab213262. Incomplete reduction of signal was seen in the ACTNB (beta actin) knockout samples at beta actin's expected molecular weight. SDS-PAGE of gamma actin recombinant protein and incubation with ab213262 showed cross-reactivity to gamma actin.

ab213262 and ab8245 (Mouse anti-GAPDH loading control) were incubated overnight at 4°C at a 1ug/ml and 1/10000 dilution respectively. Blots were developed with Goat anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (IRDye® 800CW) preadsorbed (ab216773) and Goat anti-Mouse IgG H&L (IRDye® 680RD) preadsorbed (ab216776) secondary antibodies at 1/20000 dilution for 1 hour at room temperature before imaging.

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Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [EPR21241] - Loading Control (<a href='/en-us/products/primary-antibodies/beta-actin-antibody-epr21241-loading-control-ab213262'>ab213262</a>) at 1 µg/mL

Lane 1:

HAP1 whole cell lysate at 20 µg

Lane 2:

HAP1 ACTNB knockout whole cell lysate at 20 µg

Lane 3:

MEF1 whole cell lysate at 20 µg

Lane 4:

NIH3T3 whole cell lysate at 20 µg

Lane 5:

Western blot - Recombinant Human gamma Actin protein (GST tag N-Terminus) (<a href='/en-us/products/proteins-peptides/recombinant-human-gamma-actin-protein-ab157841'>ab157841</a>) at 0.1 µg

Predicted band size: 41 kDa

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    Anti-beta Actin antibody [EPR21241] - Loading Control

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

EPR21241

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

Yes

Reacts with

Mouse, Human

Applications

ICC/IF, WB

applications

Immunogen

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

Specificity

In-house testing showed ab213262 to react with gamma actin in western blot.

Reactivity data

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Product details

ab325975 is the carrier-free version of ab213262

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.

Want a custom formulation?
This antibody clone is manufactured by Abcam. If you require a custom buffer formulation or conjugation for your experiments, please contact orders@abcam.com

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

Supplementary information

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

Beta actin also known as beta cytoplasmic actin plays a central role in cell structure and motility. It is part of the actin protein family and is widely expressed in eukaryotic cells. The molecular weight of beta actin is approximately 42 kDa. It contributes to the formation of the cytoskeleton and participates in various cellular processes including movement and stability. Actin is abundant in all cell types providing structural integrity and flexibility.
Biological function summary

Beta actin contributes to the maintenance of cell shape and is an important player in cell division and muscle contraction. It forms part of a larger actin filaments network often associating with other proteins to form the actin cytoskeleton complex. This complex supports cellular processes such as signaling intracellular trafficking and positioning of organelles. The dynamic polymerization and depolymerization of actin filaments are critical for cellular functions.

Pathways

Beta actin functions in the regulation of important biological pathways such as the Rho/Rac/Cdc42 signaling pathway and the Wnt signaling pathway. These pathways are essential in numerous cellular activities including cell morphology and gene transcription. Beta actin closely interacts with proteins like myosin and tropomyosin which facilitate its role in muscle contraction and cell division and proteins such as Rac and Cdc42 which help govern cytoskeletal dynamics and cellular responses to extracellular stimuli.

Beta actin has links to cancers and muscular dystrophies. Aberrations in actin dynamics can result in tumor cell migration and metastasis making it a component of interest in cancer research. Additionally mutations or dysregulation in actin-associated proteins may contribute to muscular dystrophies affecting muscle function and strength. Beta actin's interactions with proteins like dystrophin involved in maintaining muscle integrity further highlight its relevance in both biological functions and disease contexts.

Product protocols

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Target data

Actin is a highly conserved protein that polymerizes to produce filaments that form cross-linked networks in the cytoplasm of cells (PubMed : 25255767, PubMed : 29581253). Actin exists in both monomeric (G-actin) and polymeric (F-actin) forms, both forms playing key functions, such as cell motility and contraction (PubMed : 29581253). In addition to their role in the cytoplasmic cytoskeleton, G- and F-actin also localize in the nucleus, and regulate gene transcription and motility and repair of damaged DNA (PubMed : 29925947). Plays a role in the assembly of the gamma-tubulin ring complex (gTuRC), which regulates the minus-end nucleation of alpha-beta tubulin heterodimers that grow into microtubule protafilaments (PubMed : 39321809, PubMed : 38609661). Part of the ACTR1A/ACTB filament around which the dynactin complex is built (By similarity). The dynactin multiprotein complex activates the molecular motor dynein for ultra-processive transport along microtubules (By similarity).
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