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Mouse Monoclonal beta Actin antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Rat, Human, Mouse samples. Cited in 3364 publications.
IgG1
Mouse
pH: 7.4
Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide
Constituents: PBS, 6.97% L-Arginine
Liquid
Monoclonal
IHC-P | WB | ICC/IF | |
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Human | Tested | Tested | Tested |
Mouse | Expected | Tested | Expected |
Rat | Tested | Tested | Tested |
African green monkey | Predicted | Predicted | Predicted |
Armenian hamster | Predicted | Predicted | Predicted |
Chicken | Predicted | Predicted | Predicted |
Chinese hamster | Predicted | Predicted | Predicted |
Cow | Predicted | Predicted | Predicted |
Dog | Predicted | Predicted | Predicted |
Guinea pig | Predicted | Predicted | Predicted |
Horse | Predicted | Predicted | Predicted |
Monkey | Predicted | Predicted | Predicted |
Pig | Predicted | Predicted | Predicted |
Rabbit | Predicted | Predicted | Predicted |
Sheep | Predicted | Predicted | Predicted |
Zebrafish | Predicted | Predicted | Predicted |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Rat | Dilution info 0.10000-0.50000 µg/mL | Notes Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval before commencing with IHC staining protocol. |
Species Human | Dilution info 0.10000-0.50000 µg/mL | Notes Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval before commencing with IHC staining protocol. |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Mouse | Dilution info Use at an assay dependent concentration. | Notes - |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Sheep, Rabbit, Horse, Chicken, Guinea pig, Cow, Dog, Pig, Monkey, Zebrafish, African green monkey, Chinese hamster, Armenian hamster | Dilution info - | Notes - |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Mouse | Dilution info 1 µg/mL | Notes We recommend blocking using 2-5% BSA as we have found that use of 5% milk significantly reduces the band intensity for beta actin. Please refer to the images section for the blocking comparison data. |
Species Rat | Dilution info 1 µg/mL | Notes We recommend blocking using 2-5% BSA as we have found that use of 5% milk significantly reduces the band intensity for beta actin. Please refer to the images section for the blocking comparison data. |
Species Human | Dilution info 1 µg/mL | Notes We recommend blocking using 2-5% BSA as we have found that use of 5% milk significantly reduces the band intensity for beta actin. Please refer to the images section for the blocking comparison data. |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Sheep, Rabbit, Horse, Chicken, Guinea pig, Cow, Dog, Pig, Monkey, Zebrafish, African green monkey, Chinese hamster, Armenian hamster | Dilution info - | Notes - |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Rat | Dilution info 5 µg/mL | Notes - |
Species Human | Dilution info 5 µg/mL | Notes - |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Mouse | Dilution info Use at an assay dependent concentration. | Notes - |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Sheep, Rabbit, Horse, Chicken, Guinea pig, Cow, Dog, Pig, Monkey, Zebrafish, African green monkey, Chinese hamster, Armenian hamster | Dilution info - | Notes - |
Actin is a highly conserved protein that polymerizes to produce filaments that form cross-linked networks in the cytoplasm of cells (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).
Beta-actin, ACTB
Mouse Monoclonal beta Actin antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Rat, Human, Mouse samples. Cited in 3364 publications.
Beta-actin, ACTB
IgG1
Mouse
pH: 7.4
Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide
Constituents: PBS, 6.97% L-Arginine
Liquid
Monoclonal
mAbcam 8226
Affinity purification Protein G
Does not cross-react with adult cardiac, smooth, or skeletal muscle 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.
kappa
Blue Ice
1-2 weeks
+4°C
-20°C
Upon delivery aliquot
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle
Western blot protocol advice:
We recommend blocking with 2-5% BSA as we have found that use of 5% milk significantly reduces the band intensity for beta actin. Please see the comparison data in the images section. If milk block is required, we recommend using ab8224 mouse monoclonal [mAbcam 8224] to beta actin. Contact our Scientific Support team for more information or advice.
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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.
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.
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.
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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 ab8226 overnight at 4°C. Antibody binding was detected using ab205724, and visualised using ECL development solution ab133406.
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8226] - Loading Control (AB8226) at 1 µg/mL
Lane 1: Liver (Human) Tissue Lysate at 10 µg
Lane 2: Liver (Mouse) Tissue Lysate at 10 µg
Lane 3: Liver (Rat) Tissue Lysate at 10 µg
Lane 4: HeLa (Human epithelial carcinoma cell line) Whole Cell Lysate at 10 µg
Lane 5: NIH 3T3 (Mouse embryonic fibroblast cell line) Whole Cell Lysate at 10 µg
Lane 6: PC12 (Rat adrenal pheochromocytoma cell line) Whole Cell Lysate at 10 µg
All lanes: Western blot - Donkey Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (HRP) (AB205724) at 1/2000 dilution
Developed using the ECL technique.
Performed under reducing conditions.
Predicted band size: 36 kDa
Observed band size: 42 kDa
Exposure time: 15s
Lane 1: Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8226] - Loading Control (AB8226) at 1/1000 dilution
Lane 2: Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8226] - Loading Control (AB8226) at 1/10000 dilution
Lanes 3 - 4: Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8226] - Loading Control (AB8226) at 1/500 dilution
Lanes 1 - 2: HeLa (Human epithelial cell line from cervix adenocarcinoma) cell lysate at 20 µg
Lane 3: HEK293 (Human epithelial cell line from embryonic kidney) cell lysate at 20 µg
Lane 4: NIH/3T3 (Mouse embryo fibroblast cell line) cell lysate at 20 µg
All lanes: Western blot - Rabbit Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (HRP) (AB6728) at 1/5000 dilution
Performed under reducing conditions.
Predicted band size: 41 kDa
Exposure time: 10s
Western blot image using the Optiblot Reducing Electrophoresis Kit - 10 x 10 cm (4-20%) with the Prism Ultra Protein Ladder (ab116028) 5μl used. We recommend using our ECL substrate kit (ab65623).
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8226] - Loading Control (AB8226) at 1 µg/mL
Lane 1: HeLa (Human epithelial cell line from cervix adenocarcinoma) whole cell lysate at 20 µg
Lane 2: Jurkat (Human T cell leukemia cell line from peripheral blood) whole cell lysate at 20 µg
Lane 3: A431 (Human epidermoid carcinoma cell line) whole cell lysate at 20 µg
Lane 4: HEK293 (Human epithelial cell line from embryonic kidney) whole cell lysate at 20 µg
Lane 5: HepG2 (Human liver hepatocellular carcinoma cell line) whole cell lysate at 20 µg
All lanes: HRP-conjugated goat anti-mouse IgG at 1/5000 dilution
Developed using the ECL technique.
Performed under reducing conditions.
Predicted band size: 41 kDa
Observed band size: 42 kDa
Exposure time: 10s
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8226] - Loading Control (AB8226) at 1 µg/mL
Lanes 1 and 4: HeLa (Human epithelial cell line from cervix adenocarcinoma) whole cell lysate at 10 µg
Lanes 2 and 5: Jurkat (Human T cell leukemia cell line from peripheral blood) whole cell lysate at 10 µg
Lanes 3 and 6: NIH/3T3 (Mouse embryo fibroblast cell line) whole cell lysate at 10 µg
All lanes: Goat polyclonal to Mouse IgG - H&L - Pre-Adsorbed (HRP) at 1/3000 dilution
Performed under reducing conditions.
Predicted band size: 41 kDa
Observed band size: 42 kDa
Exposure time: 8min
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8226] - Loading Control (AB8226) at 1 µg/mL
All lanes: HeLa (Human epithelial carcinoma cell line) Whole Cell Lysate at 10 µg
Lanes 1 - 2: Western blot - Rabbit Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alkaline Phosphatase) (AB97043) at 1/5000 dilution
Lanes 3 - 4: Western blot - Rabbit Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alkaline Phosphatase) (AB97043) at 1/20000 dilution
Lanes 5 - 6: Western blot - Rabbit Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alkaline Phosphatase) (AB97043) at 1/50000 dilution
Developed using the ECL technique.
Performed under reducing conditions.
Predicted band size: 36 kDa
Exposure time: 20min
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 ab8226 overnight at 4°C. Antibody binding was detected using ab205724 (Left Image) and a competitor secondary (Right Image), and visualised using ECL development solution ab133406.
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8226] - Loading Control (AB8226) at 1 µg/mL
Lane 1: Liver (Human) Tissue Lysate at 10 µg
Lane 2: Liver (Mouse) Tissue Lysate at 10 µg
Lane 3: Liver (Rat) Tissue Lysate at 10 µg
All lanes: ab205724 (Left Image) at 1/2000 and a competitor secondary (Right Image) at 1/2000. Notice the increased background of the competitor product.
Performed under reducing conditions.
Predicted band size: 36 kDa
Observed band size: 42 kDa
Exposure time: 15s
IHC image of ab8226 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 ab8226, 0.1μg/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
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 ab8226 overnight at 4°C. Antibody binding was detected using ab205719, and visualised using ECL development solution ab133406.
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8226] - Loading Control (AB8226) at 1 µg/mL
Lane 1: Liver (Human) Tissue Lysate at 10 µg
Lane 2: Liver (Mouse) Tissue Lysate at 10 µg
Lane 3: Liver (Rat) Tissue Lysate at 10 µg
Lane 4: HeLa (Human epithelial carcinoma cell line) Whole Cell Lysate at 10 µg
Lane 5: NIH 3T3 (Mouse embryonic fibroblast cell line) Whole Cell Lysate at 10 µg
Lane 6: PC12 (Rat adrenal pheochromocytoma cell line) Whole Cell Lysate at 10 µg
All lanes: Western blot - Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (HRP) (AB205719) at 1/5000 dilution
Developed using the ECL technique.
Performed under reducing conditions.
Predicted band size: 36 kDa
Observed band size: 42 kDa
Exposure time: 10s
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8226] - Loading Control (AB8226) at 1 µg/mL
All lanes: HeLa (Human epithelial carcinoma cell line) Whole Cell Lysate at 10 µg
Lanes 1 - 2: Western blot - Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alkaline Phosphatase) (AB97020) at 1/5000 dilution
Lanes 3 - 4: Western blot - Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alkaline Phosphatase) (AB97020) at 1/20000 dilution
Lanes 5 - 6: Western blot - Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alkaline Phosphatase) (AB97020) at 1/50000 dilution
Developed using the ECL technique.
Performed under reducing conditions.
Predicted band size: 36 kDa
Exposure time: 4min
IHC image of ab8226 staining beta Actin in rat 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 ab8226, 0.5μg/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.
Immunohistochemical analysis of formalin fixed paraffin embedded human colon labelling beta actin with ab8226 at a concentration of 0.06 µg/ml. The immunostaining was performed on a Ventana DISCOVERY ULTRA (Roche Tissue Diagnostics) instrument with an OptiView DAB IHC Detection Kit. Heat mediated antigen retrieval was conducted for 32 mins at 100°C with ULTRA cell conditioning solution (CC1, pH 8.5). ab8226 anti-beta actin antibody [mAbcam 8226] was incubated at 37°C for 16 mins. Sections were counterstained with Hematoxylin II. Image inset shows absence of staining in secondary antibody only control.
This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing only PBS (ab264083). ab264083 staining beta Actin in HeLa cells. The cells were fixed with 100% methanol (5 min), permeabilized with 0.1% PBS-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 ab264083 at 5µg/ml and ab6046, Rabbit polyclonal to beta Tubulin - Loading Control. Cells were then incubated with ab150117, Goat polyclonal Secondary Antibody to Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed at 1/1000 dilution (shown in green) and 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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