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Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control is a mouse monoclonal antibody that is used to detect beta Actin in ICC/IF, IHC-P, Western blot. Suitable for Drosophila melanogaster, Human, Mouse, Rat, Schizosaccharomyces pombe, Xenopus laevis samples.

- The immunogen used for this product shares 77% homology with Gamma actin/actin cytoplasmic 2
- Cross-reactivity with Gamma actin/actin cytoplasmic 2 has not been confirmed experimentally
- Trusted since 2005


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Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (AB8224), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (AB8224), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (AB8224), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (AB8224), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (AB8224), expandable thumbnail

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Key facts

Isotype
IgG1
Host species
Mouse
Storage buffer

pH: 7.4
Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide
Constituents: PBS, 6.97% L-Arginine

Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal

Immunogen

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

Reactivity data

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ICC/IFIHC-PFlow Cyt (Intra)WB
Human
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Mouse
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Rat
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Cat
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Chicken
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Chinese hamster
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Cow
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Dog
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Drosophila melanogaster
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Pig
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Rabbit
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Schizosaccharomyces pombe
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Xenopus laevis
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Expected
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Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
1 µg/mL
Notes

-

Expected
Expected

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

-

Predicted
Predicted

Species
Rabbit, Chicken, Cow, Cat, Dog, Pig, Chinese hamster
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
1 µg/mL
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Expected
Expected

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

-

Predicted
Predicted

Species
Rabbit, Chicken, Cow, Cat, Dog, Pig, Chinese hamster
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Not recommended
Not recommended

Species
Human, Mouse, Rat, Rabbit, Chicken, Cow, Cat, Dog, Pig, Xenopus laevis, Drosophila melanogaster, Schizosaccharomyces pombe, Chinese hamster
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
1 µg/mL
Notes

This antibody has been designed for use as a loading control and is ideal for this purpose. Block membrane for 1 hr in 5%BSA. Incubate antibody in TBST for one hour or more.

Species
Rat
Dilution info
1 µg/mL
Notes

This antibody has been designed for use as a loading control and is ideal for this purpose. Block membrane for 1 hr in 5%BSA. Incubate antibody in TBST for one hour or more.

Species
Schizosaccharomyces pombe
Dilution info
1 µg/mL
Notes

This antibody has been designed for use as a loading control and is ideal for this purpose. Block membrane for 1 hr in 5%BSA. Incubate antibody in TBST for one hour or more.

Species
Drosophila melanogaster
Dilution info
1 µg/mL
Notes

This antibody has been designed for use as a loading control and is ideal for this purpose. Block membrane for 1 hr in 5%BSA. Incubate antibody in TBST for one hour or more.

Species
Xenopus laevis
Dilution info
1 µg/mL
Notes

This antibody has been designed for use as a loading control and is ideal for this purpose. Block membrane for 1 hr in 5%BSA. Incubate antibody in TBST for one hour or more.

Species
Human
Dilution info
1 µg/mL
Notes

This antibody has been designed for use as a loading control and is ideal for this purpose. Block membrane for 1 hr in 5%BSA. Incubate antibody in TBST for one hour or more.

Predicted
Predicted

Species
Rabbit, Chicken, Cow, Cat, Dog, Pig, Chinese hamster
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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Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control is a mouse monoclonal antibody that is used to detect beta Actin in ICC/IF, IHC-P, Western blot. Suitable for Drosophila melanogaster, Human, Mouse, Rat, Schizosaccharomyces pombe, Xenopus laevis samples.

- The immunogen used for this product shares 77% homology with Gamma actin/actin cytoplasmic 2
- Cross-reactivity with Gamma actin/actin cytoplasmic 2 has not been confirmed experimentally
- Trusted since 2005

Key facts

Isotype
IgG1
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal
Immunogen
  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.
Clone number
mAbcam 8224
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein G
Specificity

Recognises a single band at 42kD representing beta Actin. The immunogen used for this product shares 77% homology with Gamma actin/actin cytoplasmic 2. Cross-reactivity with this protein has not been confirmed experimentally.

Light chain type
kappa
Concentration
Loading...

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
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Notes

Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (ab8224) is a mouse monoclonal antibody and is validated for use in ICC/IF, IHC-P, WB in human, mouse, rat samples.

Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (ab8224) has been cited over 526 times in peer reviewed journals and is trusted by the scientific community.

Abcam's high quality validation processes ensure Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (ab8224) has high sensitivity and specificity.

Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (ab8224) has 35 independent reviews from customers.

Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (ab8224) specifically detects beta Actin (UniProt ID: P60709; Molecular weight: 42kDa) and is sold in 100 µg and 250 µg selling sizes.

Conjugation-ready, carrier free format available for antibody clone mAbcam 8224 - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - BSA and Azide free ab178787.

Antibody clone mAbcam 8224 is also available pre-conjugated to a variety of labels for your convenience - HRP (HRP Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control ab197277).

Beta Actin (encoded by the ACTB gene) is a crucial component of the cytoskeleton, playing a vital role in cell motility and gene expression. It is commonly used as a beta actin loading control in various experiments to ensure accurate results. Abnormalities in beta Actin are linked to diseases such as cancer and Baraitser-Winter syndrome. Our ACTB antibody are valuable tools for studying these pathways and understanding the molecular mechanisms involved in these conditions.

This monoclonal antibody to beta actin works well as a protein loading control in Western blot for a broad range of species including Xenopus, Drosophila and S. pombe.

This antibody clone [mAbcam 8224] is manufactured by Abcam.

If you require this antibody in a particular buffer formulation or a particular conjugate for your experiments, please contact orders@abcam.com or you can find further information here.

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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10 product images

  • Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (ab8224), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (ab8224)

    This blot was produced using a 4-12% Bis-tris gel under the MOPS buffer system. The gel was run at 200V for 50 minutes before being transferred onto a Nitrocellulose membrane at 30V for 70 minutes. The membrane was then blocked for an hour using 5% Milk before being incubated with ab8224 overnight at 4°C. Antibody binding was detected using a goat anti-mouse Alexa Fluor 790 (Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 790) ab175783) at a 1:10,000 dilution for 1hr at room temperature and then imaged using the Licor Odyssey CLx.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (ab8224) at 1 µg/mL

    Lane 1: A431 (Human epithelial carcinoma cell line) Whole Cell Lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 2: HEK293 (Human embryonic kidney cell line) Whole Cell Lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 3: NIH 3T3 (Mouse embryonic fibroblast cell line) Whole Cell Lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 4: PC12 (Rat adrenal pheochromocytoma cell line) Whole Cell Lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 5: Skeletal Muscle (Human) Tissue Lysate - adult normal tissue at 20 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: Western blot - Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 790) (Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 790) ab175783) at 1/10000 dilution

    Predicted band size: 41 kDa

    Observed band size: 42 kDa

  • Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (ab8224), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (ab8224)

    This blot was produced using a 4-12% Bis-tris gel under the MOPS buffer system. The gel was run at 200V for 50 minutes before being transferred onto a Nitrocellulose membrane at 30V for 70 minutes. The membrane was then blocked for an hour using 2% Bovine Serum Albumin before being incubated with ab8224 overnight at 4°C. Antibody binding was detected using an anti-mouse antibody conjugated to HRP, and visualised using ECL development solution ECL Substrate Kit (High Sensitivity) ab133406

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (ab8224) at 1 µg/mL

    Lane 1: HeLa (Human epithelial carcinoma cell line) Whole Cell Lysate at 10 µg

    Lane 2: NIH 3T3 (Mouse embryonic fibroblast cell line) Whole Cell Lysate at 10 µg

    Lane 3: PC12 (Rat adrenal pheochromocytoma cell line) Whole Cell Lysate at 10 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: Western blot - Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (HRP) preadsorbed (Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (HRP) preadsorbed ab97040) at 1/50000 dilution

    Performed under reducing conditions.

    Predicted band size: 41 kDa

    Observed band size: 42 kDa

    Exposure time: 3min

  • Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (ab8224), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (ab8224)

    ab8224 used on Xenopus embryo lysate (20 ug of lysate/lane).

    Secondary
    Rabbit polyclonal anti-mouse HRP was used as the secondary antibody (Rabbit Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (HRP) ab6728) and developed using the ECL technique.
    Performed under reducing conditions.

    Predicted band size : 42kD

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (ab8224)

    All lanes: Xenopus embryo lysate at 20 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: Western blot - Rabbit Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (HRP) (Rabbit Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (HRP) ab6728)

    Developed using the ECL technique.

    Performed under reducing conditions.

    Predicted band size: 41 kDa

  • Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (ab8224), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (ab8224)

    Note: although S. cerevisiae is not known to express beta Actin, Abcam believes that the band on lane 3 corresponds to Actin 1 (Swissprot ID: P60010, based on sequence similarity).

    Secondary antibody - rabbit anti-mouse HRP (Rabbit Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (HRP) ab6728)

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (ab8224) at 1 µg/mL

    Lane 1: Drosophila lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 2: S. pombe lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 3: S. cerevisiae lysate (Actin 1 - please see note) at 20 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: Western blot - Rabbit Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (HRP) (Rabbit Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (HRP) ab6728) at 1/5000 dilution

    Developed using the ECL technique.

    Performed under reducing conditions.

    Predicted band size: 41 kDa

    Observed band size: 42 kDa

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (ab8224), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (ab8224)

    IHC image of ab8224 staining beta Actin in human colon formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue sections*, performed on a Leica Bond. The section was pre-treated using heat mediated antigen retrieval with sodium citrate buffer (pH6, epitope retrieval solution 1) for 20 mins. The section was then incubated with ab8224, 1μg/ml working concentration, for 15 mins at room temperature and detected using an HRP conjugated compact polymer system. DAB was used as the chromogen. The section was then counterstained with haematoxylin and mounted with DPX. No primary antibody was used in the secondary only control (shown on the inset).
    For other IHC staining systems (automated and non-automated) customers should optimize variable parameters such as antigen retrieval conditions, primary antibody concentration and antibody incubation times.
    *Tissue obtained from the Human Research Tissue Bank, supported by the NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre

  • Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (ab8224), expandable thumbnail
    This image is courtesy of an anonymous customer review

    Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (ab8224)

    Blocking step: 5% Milk for 1 hour at 20°C.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (ab8224) at 1/1000 dilution

    Lane 1: Fruit fly (Drosophila melanogastor) whole cell lysate - Female at 100 µg

    Lane 2: Fruit fly (Drosophila melanogastor) whole cell lysate - Male at 100 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: An HRP-conjugated Sheep polyclonal to mouse IgG at 1/10000 dilution

    Developed using the ECL technique.

    Performed under reducing conditions.

    Predicted band size: 41 kDa

    Exposure time: 2min

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (ab8224), expandable thumbnail
    This image is courtesy of a customer review submitted by Carl Hobbs, King's College London, United Kingdom

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (ab8224)

    Immunohistochemistical detection of beta Actin using antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control on formaldehyde-fixed paraffin-embedded rat cerebellum sections. Antigen retrieval step: heat mediated Citric acid pH6 buffer. Permeabilization: No. Blocking step: 1% BSA for 10 mins @ rt°C. Primary antibody dilution 1/1000 for 2 hours in TBS/BSA/azide. Secondary Antibody: anti Mouse Igs conjugated to biotin (1/200). beta Actin appears to be particularly enriched not only in the glomeruli of the Granule cell layer (indicated by red arrowheads ) but also in Microglia (indicated by green arrowheads); All positive microglia appear to be ramified thus not presumed to be activated.

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (ab8224), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (ab8224)

    IHC image of beta actin staining in human colon formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue section*. The section was pre-treated using pressure cooker heat mediated antigen retrieval with sodium citrate buffer (pH6) for 30mins. The section was incubated with ab8224, 3μg/ml overnight at +4°C. A goat anti-mouse HRP-conjugated secondary antibody (Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (HRP) ab6789, 1/2000 dilution) was used for 1hr at room temperature. The section was counterstained with haematoxylin and mounted with DPX.

    The inset negative control image is secondary-only at 1/500 dilution.

    *Tissue obtained from the Human Research Tissue Bank, supported by the NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre

  • Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (ab8224), expandable thumbnail
    This image is courtesy of a customer review submitted by Joel Ohana

    Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (ab8224)

    Western blot analysis using ab8224 at 1:1000 on Mouse CT26 cells. Blocking agent and dilution buffer was 5% milk in TBST

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (ab8224) at 1/10000 dilution

    All lanes: Mouse CT26 cells at 40 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: Anti-mouse IgG, HRP-linked Antibody at 1/10000 dilution

    Predicted band size: 41 kDa

    Observed band size: 42 kDa

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (ab8224), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8224] - Loading Control (ab8224)

    ab8224 staining beta Actin in HeLa cells. The cells were fixed with 100% methanol (5 min), permeabilized with 0.1% PBS-Tween 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 ab8224 at 1µg/ml and Anti-beta Tubulin antibody - Loading Control ab6046, Rabbit polyclonal to beta Tubulin - Loading Control. Cells were then incubated with Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed ab150117, Goat polyclonal Secondary Antibody to Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed at 1/1000 dilution (shown in green) and Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594) ab150080, Goat polyclonal Secondary Antibody to Rabbit IgG - H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594) at 1/1000 dilution (shown in pseudocolour magenta). Nuclear DNA was labelled with DAPI (shown in blue). Image was acquired with a high-content analyser (Operetta CLS, Perkin Elmer) and a maximum intensity projection of confocal sections is shown.

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