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AB223920

FITC Anti-alpha smooth muscle Actin (acetyl E3) + ACTG2 (acetyl E3) antibody [E184]

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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal alpha smooth muscle Actin acetyl E3 antibody - conjugated to FITC. Suitable for ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human, Rat samples. Cited in 1 publication.

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ACTSA, ACTVS, GIG46, ACTA2, Alpha-actin-2, Cell growth-inhibiting gene 46 protein

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Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - FITC Anti-alpha smooth muscle Actin (acetyl E3) + ACTG2 (acetyl E3) antibody [E184] (AB223920)
  • Flow Cyt (Intra)

Lab

Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - FITC Anti-alpha smooth muscle Actin (acetyl E3) + ACTG2 (acetyl E3) antibody [E184] (AB223920)

Overlay histogram showing SV40LT-SMC cells stained with ab223920 (red line). The cells were fixed with 4% formaldehyde (10 min) and then permeabilized with 0.1% PBS-Triton X-100 for 15 min. The cells were then incubated in 1x PBS / 10% normal goat serum to block non-specific protein-protein interactions followed by the antibody (ab223920, 1/500 dilution) for 30 min at 22°C.

Isotype control antibody (black line) was Rabbit IgG (monoclonal) FITC (ab223339) used at the same concentration and conditions as the primary antibody. Unlabelled sample (blue line) was also used as a control.

Acquisition of >5,000 events were collected using a 50 mW Blue laser (488nm) and 530/30 bandpass filter.

This antibody gave a positive signal in SV40LT-SMC cells fixed with 80% methanol (5 min)/permeabilized with 0.1% PBS-Triton X-100 for 15 min used under the same conditions.

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - FITC Anti-alpha smooth muscle Actin (acetyl E3) + ACTG2 (acetyl E3) antibody [E184] (AB223920)
  • ICC/IF

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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - FITC Anti-alpha smooth muscle Actin (acetyl E3) + ACTG2 (acetyl E3) antibody [E184] (AB223920)

ab223920 staining alpha smooth muscle Actin in SV40LT-SMC cells. The cells were fixed with 4% formaldehyde (10 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 ab223920 at 1/100 dilution (shown in green) and ab195889, Mouse monoclonal to alpha Tubulin (Alexa Fluor® 594), at 1/250 dilution (shown in red). Nuclear DNA was labelled with DAPI (shown in blue).

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

This product also gave a positive signal under the same testing conditions in SV40LT-SMC cells fixed with 100% methanol (5 min).

  • 578 PE

    PE Anti-alpha smooth muscle Actin (acetyl E3) + ACTG2 (acetyl E3) antibody [E184]

  • 421 Alexa Fluor® 405

    Alexa Fluor® 405 Anti-alpha smooth muscle Actin (acetyl E3) + ACTG2 (acetyl E3) antibody [E184]

  • HRP

    HRP Anti-alpha smooth muscle Actin (acetyl E3) + ACTG2 (acetyl E3) antibody [E184]

  • 660 APC

    APC Anti-alpha smooth muscle Actin (acetyl E3) + ACTG2 (acetyl E3) antibody [E184]

  • 665 Alexa Fluor® 647

    Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-alpha smooth muscle Actin (acetyl E3) + ACTG2 (acetyl E3) antibody [E184]

  • Unconjugated

    Anti-alpha smooth muscle Actin (acetyl E3) + ACTG2 (acetyl E3) antibody [E184]

  • Carrier free

    Anti-alpha smooth muscle Actin (acetyl E3) + ACTG2 (acetyl E3) antibody [E184] - BSA and Azide free

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

E184

Isotype

IgG

Conjugation

FITC

Excitation/Emission

Ex: 495nm, Em: 519nm

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Rat, Human

Applications

ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra)

applications

Immunogen

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

Specificity

This antibody only detects actin in smooth muscle in immunohistochemistry.

The antibody has been shown to detect P62736-ACTA (gene ACTA2): (Ac)-EEEDSTALVC and P63267-ACTH (gene ACTG2): (Ac)-EEETTALVC in indirect ELISA.

Reactivity data

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Product details

Patented technology
Our RabMAb® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMAb® patents.

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.

Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Storage buffer
pH: 7.4 Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 30% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1% BSA
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|Store in the dark

Supplementary information

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

Alpha smooth muscle Actin also known as ACTG2 is an important protein in muscle contraction and cellular structure. It is most commonly found in smooth muscle cells and is not typically expressed in striated muscle. This protein is part of the actin family and has a molecular mass of approximately 42 kDa. ACTG2 plays a role in forming microfilaments which are key components of the muscle contractile machinery. In smooth muscle tissues such as those found in the intestines and blood vessels ACTG2 is often detected together with other cytoskeletal and regulatory proteins.
Biological function summary

ACTG2 contributes to muscle contraction by facilitating the interaction between actin and myosin. It is not considered a part of a protein complex but interacts closely with several other proteins involved in contractile functions. Beyond contraction ACTG2 also supports cellular integrity and shape maintenance. In tissues ACTG2 is involved in activities that require dynamic structural reorganization such as during cellular migration and wound healing highlighting its versatility beyond just a contractile agent.

Pathways

ACTG2 participates in the regulation of the smooth muscle contraction pathway influencing muscle tone and responsiveness to stimuli. The actin-myosin interaction where ACTG2 is involved is critical for the contractile process with other proteins like myosin light chain kinase (MLCK) and tropomyosin playing supportive roles. Additionally the integrin signaling pathway is another context where ACTG2 is indirectly involved aiding in the transmission of mechanical signals from the extracellular matrix to the cell.

ACTG2 is associated with conditions such as megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome (MMIHS) and various vascular disorders. Mutations in the ACTG2 gene can disrupt normal muscle function leading to defective peristalsis in the gastrointestinal tract as seen in MMIHS. The connection between ACTG2 and myosin regulatory light chains illustrates how changes in its function can impact muscle contractility and lead to disease. In vascular disorders abnormal expression of ACTG2 is often linked to impaired vessel tone and blood flow regulation.

Product protocols

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Target data

Actins are highly conserved proteins that are involved in various types of cell motility and are ubiquitously expressed in all eukaryotic cells.
See full target information ACTA2 acetyl E3

Publications (1)

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International journal of molecular sciences 23: PubMed35806053

2022

Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Small Molecules as Potential Anticancer Multitarget Agents.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Alberto Pla-López,Raquel Castillo,Rocío Cejudo-Marín,Olaya García-Pedrero,Mariam Bakir-Laso,Eva Falomir,Miguel Carda
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