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Rabbit Polyclonal beta Actin antibody. Suitable for IP, WB, IHC-P, ICC/IF and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat, Drosophila melanogaster samples. Cited in 129 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human ACTB.

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Images

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-beta Actin antibody (AB227387), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-beta Actin antibody (AB227387), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody - Loading Control (AB227387), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-beta Actin antibody (AB227387), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody - Loading Control (AB227387), expandable thumbnail

Publications

Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Host species
Rabbit
Storage buffer

pH: 7
Preservative: 0.025% Proclin 300
Constituents: 78% PBS, 20% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1% BSA

Form
Liquid
Clonality
Polyclonal

Immunogen

  • Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human ACTB. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link P60709

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Reactivity data

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IPWBIHC-PICC/IF
Human
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Tested
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Tested
Mouse
Expected
Tested
Tested
Expected
Rat
Expected
Tested
Tested
Expected
Chicken
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Predicted
Predicted
Predicted
Chimpanzee
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Predicted
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Predicted
Cow
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Predicted
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Predicted
Dog
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Predicted
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Predicted
Drosophila melanogaster
Expected
Tested
Expected
Expected
Guinea pig
Predicted
Predicted
Predicted
Predicted
Rabbit
Predicted
Predicted
Predicted
Predicted
Rhesus monkey
Predicted
Predicted
Predicted
Predicted
Sheep
Predicted
Predicted
Predicted
Predicted
Xenopus laevis
Predicted
Predicted
Predicted
Predicted

Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/100 - 1/1000
Notes

-

Expected
Expected

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

-

Predicted
Predicted

Species
Sheep, Rabbit, Chicken, Guinea pig, Cow, Dog, Xenopus laevis, Chimpanzee, Rhesus monkey
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
1/5000 - 1/20000
Notes

-

Species
Rat
Dilution info
1/5000 - 1/20000
Notes

-

Species
Drosophila melanogaster
Dilution info
1/5000 - 1/20000
Notes

-

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/5000 - 1/20000
Notes

-

Predicted
Predicted

Species
Sheep, Rabbit, Chicken, Guinea pig, Cow, Dog, Xenopus laevis, Chimpanzee, Rhesus monkey
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
1/100 - 1/1000
Notes

-

Species
Rat
Dilution info
1/100 - 1/1000
Notes

-

Expected
Expected

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

-

Predicted
Predicted

Species
Sheep, Rabbit, Chicken, Guinea pig, Cow, Dog, Xenopus laevis, Chimpanzee, Rhesus monkey
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/100 - 1/1000
Notes

-

Expected
Expected

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

-

Predicted
Predicted

Species
Sheep, Rabbit, Chicken, Guinea pig, Cow, Dog, Xenopus laevis, Chimpanzee, Rhesus monkey
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

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Target data

Function

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). Part of the ACTR1A/ACTB filament around which the dynactin complex is built. The dynactin multiprotein complex activates the molecular motor dynein for ultra-processive transport along microtubules (By similarity).

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Rabbit Polyclonal beta Actin antibody. Suitable for IP, WB, IHC-P, ICC/IF and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat, Drosophila melanogaster samples. Cited in 129 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human ACTB.

Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Polyclonal
Immunogen
  • Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human ACTB. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link P60709
Purification technique
Affinity purification Immunogen
Concentration
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Storage

Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage duration
1-2 weeks
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

Supplementary info

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

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.

Associated diseases and disorders

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.

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13 product images

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-beta Actin antibody (ab227387), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-beta Actin antibody (ab227387)

    Paraffin-embedded mouse pancreas tissue stained for beta Actin using ab227387 at 1/500 dilution in immunohistochemical analysis.

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-beta Actin antibody (ab227387), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-beta Actin antibody (ab227387)

    0.5% Triton X-100 followed by ice-cold methanol fixed HeLa (human epithelial cell line from cervix adenocarcinoma) cells stained for beta Actin (green) using ab227387 at 1/500 dilution in ICC/IF.

    Nuclear counterstain: Hoechst 33342 (blue).

  • Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody - Loading Control (ab227387), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody - Loading Control (ab227387)

    Beta Actin Western blot staining using rabbit Anti-beta Actin antibody

    10% SDS-PAGE gel.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody - Loading Control (ab227387) at 1/20000 dilution

    Lane 1: HEK-293T (human epithelial cell line from embryonic kidney transformed with large T antigen) whole cell extract at 30 µg

    Lane 2: A431 (human epidermoid carcinoma cell line) whole cell extract at 30 µg

    Lane 3: HeLa (human epithelial cell line from cervix adenocarcinoma) whole cell extract at 30 µg

    Lane 4: HepG2 (human liver hepatocellular carcinoma cell line) whole cell extract at 30 µg

    Lane 5: Neuro-2a (mouse neuroblastoma cell line) whole cell extract at 30 µg

    Lane 6: C8D30 whole cell extract at 30 µg

    Lane 7: NIH/3T3 (mouse embryo fibroblast cell line) whole cell extract at 30 µg

    Lane 8: RAW 264.7 (mouse macrophage cell line transformed with Abelson murine leukemia virus) whole cell extract at 30 µg

    Lane 9: C2C12 (mouse myoblast cell line) whole cell extract at 30 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: HRP-conjugated anti-rabbit IgG

    Predicted band size: 41 kDa

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-beta Actin antibody (ab227387), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-beta Actin antibody (ab227387)

    Paraffin-embedded rat liver tissue stained for beta Actin using ab227387 at 1/500 dilution in immunohistochemical analysis.

  • Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody - Loading Control (ab227387), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody - Loading Control (ab227387)

    Beta Actin Western blot staining using rabbit Anti-beta Actin antibody

    10% SDS-PAGE gel.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody - Loading Control (ab227387) at 1/20000 dilution

    Lane 1: HEK-293T (human epithelial cell line from embryonic kidney transformed with large T antigen) whole cell extract at 30 µg

    Lane 2: A431 (human epidermoid carcinoma cell line) whole cell extract at 30 µg

    Lane 3: HeLa (human epithelial cell line from cervix adenocarcinoma) whole cell extract at 30 µg

    Lane 4: HepG2 (human liver hepatocellular carcinoma cell line) whole cell extract at 30 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: HRP-conjugated anti-rabbit IgG

    Predicted band size: 41 kDa

  • Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody - Loading Control (ab227387), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody - Loading Control (ab227387)

    Beta Actin Western blot staining using rabbit Anti-beta Actin antibody

    10% SDS-PAGE gel.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody - Loading Control (ab227387) at 1/10000 dilution

    Lane 1: HEK-293T (human epithelial cell line from embryonic kidney transformed with large T antigen) whole cell extract at 15 µg

    Lane 2: HEK-293T (human epithelial cell line from embryonic kidney transformed with large T antigen) whole cell extract at 5 µg

    Lane 3: HEK-293T (human epithelial cell line from embryonic kidney transformed with large T antigen) whole cell extract at 2 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: HRP-conjugated anti-rabbit IgG

    Predicted band size: 41 kDa

  • Immunoprecipitation - Anti-beta Actin antibody - Loading Control (ab227387), expandable thumbnail

    Immunoprecipitation - Anti-beta Actin antibody - Loading Control (ab227387)

    beta Actin was immunoprecipitated from HEK-293T (human epithelial cell line from embryonic kidney transformed with large T antigen) whole cell extract with 5 μg of ab227387. Western blot was performed from the immunoprecipitate using ab227387. Anti-rabbit IgG was used as secondary antibody.

    Lane 1: HEK-293T whole cell extract (Input).

    Lane 2: Control IgG instead of ab227387 in HEK-293T whole cell extract.

    Lane 3: ab227387 IP in HEK-293T whole cell extract.

    All lanes: Immunoprecipitation - Anti-beta Actin antibody - Loading Control (ab227387)

    Predicted band size: 41 kDa

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-beta Actin antibody (ab227387), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-beta Actin antibody (ab227387)

    Paraffin-embedded mouse cervix tissue stained for beta Actin using ab227387 at 1/500 dilution in immunohistochemical analysis.

  • Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody - Loading Control (ab227387), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody - Loading Control (ab227387)

    Beta Actin Western blot staining of Drosophila melanogaster lysate using rabbit Anti-beta Actin antibody

    10% SDS-PAGE gel.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody - Loading Control (ab227387) at 1/10000 dilution

    All lanes: Drosophila melanogaster lysate at 30 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: HRP-conjugated anti-rabbit IgG

    Predicted band size: 41 kDa

  • Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody - Loading Control (ab227387), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody - Loading Control (ab227387)

    Beta Actin Western blot staining using rabbit Anti-beta Actin antibody

    10% SDS-PAGE gel.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody - Loading Control (ab227387) at 1/15000 dilution

    Lane 1: HEK-293T (human epithelial cell line from embryonic kidney transformed with large T antigen) whole cell extract at 10 µg

    Lane 2: HEK-293T (human epithelial cell line from embryonic kidney transformed with large T antigen) transfected with beta Actin shRNA, whole cell extract at 10 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: HRP-conjugated anti-rabbit IgG

    Predicted band size: 41 kDa

  • Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody - Loading Control (ab227387), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody - Loading Control (ab227387)

    Beta Actin Western blot staining using rabbit Anti-beta Actin antibody

    10% SDS-PAGE gel.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody - Loading Control (ab227387) at 1/20000 dilution

    Lane 1: PC-12 (rat adrenal gland pheochromocytoma cell line) whole cell lysate at 30 µg

    Lane 2: Rat2 (rat fibroblast cell line) whole cell lysate at 30 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: HRP-conjugated anti-rabbit IgG

    Predicted band size: 41 kDa

  • Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody - Loading Control (ab227387), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody - Loading Control (ab227387)

    Beta Actin Western blot staining of Mouse liver tissue extract using rabbit Anti-beta Actin antibody

    10% SDS-PAGE gel.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody - Loading Control (ab227387) at 1/20000 dilution

    All lanes: Mouse liver tissue extract at 50 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: HRP-conjugated anti-rabbit IgG

    Predicted band size: 41 kDa

  • Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody - Loading Control (ab227387), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody - Loading Control (ab227387)

    Beta Actin Western blot staining of Rat liver tissue extract using rabbit Anti-beta Actin antibody

    10% SDS-PAGE gel.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody - Loading Control (ab227387) at 1/20000 dilution

    All lanes: Rat liver tissue extract at 50 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: HRP-conjugated anti-rabbit IgG

    Predicted band size: 41 kDa

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