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Mouse Monoclonal beta Actin antibody - conjugated to HRP. Suitable for WB and reacts with Mouse, Rat, Human samples. Cited in 296 publications.


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Western blot - HRP Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8226] - Loading Control (AB20272), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - HRP Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8226] - Loading Control (AB20272), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - HRP Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8226] - Loading Control (AB20272), expandable thumbnail

Publications

Key facts

Isotype

IgG1

Host species

Mouse

Conjugation

HRP

Storage buffer

pH: 7.4
Preservative: 0.1% Proclin 300 Solution
Constituents: PBS, 30% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1% BSA

Form

Liquid

Clonality

Monoclonal

Immunogen

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

Reactivity data

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WB
Human
Tested
Mouse
Tested
Rat
Tested
African green monkey
Predicted
Chicken
Predicted
Chinese hamster
Predicted
Cow
Predicted
Dog
Predicted
Drosophila melanogaster
Predicted
Guinea pig
Predicted
Horse
Predicted
Monkey
Predicted
Pig
Predicted
Rabbit
Predicted
Sheep
Predicted

Tested
Tested

Species

Mouse

Dilution info
1/5000
Notes

Abcam strongly recommends blocking and incubation using 5% BSA as we have found that use of 5% milk seems to drastically reduce the intensity of the signal obtained. Please refer to WB image for further details.

Species

Rat

Dilution info
1/5000
Notes

Abcam strongly recommends blocking and incubation using 5% BSA as we have found that use of 5% milk seems to drastically reduce the intensity of the signal obtained. Please refer to WB image for further details.

Species

Human

Dilution info
1/5000
Notes

Abcam strongly recommends blocking and incubation using 5% BSA as we have found that use of 5% milk seems to drastically reduce the intensity of the signal obtained. Please refer to WB image for further details.

Predicted
Predicted

Species

Sheep, Rabbit, Horse, Chicken, Guinea pig, Cow, Dog, Pig, Drosophila melanogaster, Monkey, African green monkey, 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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Mouse Monoclonal beta Actin antibody - conjugated to HRP. Suitable for WB and reacts with Mouse, Rat, Human samples. Cited in 296 publications.

Key facts

Isotype

IgG1

Conjugation

HRP

Form

Liquid

Clonality

Monoclonal

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

mAbcam 8226

Purity

IgG fraction

Light chain type

kappa

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, Store in the dark

Notes

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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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  • Western blot - HRP Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8226] - Loading Control (ab20272), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - HRP Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8226] - Loading Control (ab20272)

    All lanes: Western blot - HRP Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8226] - Loading Control (ab20272) at 1/5000 dilution

    Lane 1: human testis lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 2: human brain lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 3: human tonsil lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 4: mouse brain lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 5: mouse spleen lysate at 20 µg

    Developed using the ECL technique.

    Performed under reducing conditions.

    Predicted band size: 41 kDa

    Exposure time: 2min

  • Western blot - HRP Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8226] - Loading Control (ab20272), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - HRP Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8226] - Loading Control (ab20272)

    All lanes: Western blot - HRP Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8226] - Loading Control (ab20272) at 1/5000 dilution

    Lane 1: HeLa whole cell lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 2: 3T3 whole cell lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 3: Rat brain lysate at 20 µg

    Developed using the ECL technique.

    Performed under reducing conditions.

    Predicted band size: 41 kDa

    Observed band size: 42 kDa

    Exposure time: 30s

  • Western blot - HRP Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8226] - Loading Control (ab20272), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - HRP Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8226] - Loading Control (ab20272)

    The membrane 1-4 was blocked in 5% BSA (1 hour). The membrane 5-8 was blocked in 5% MILK (1 hour). Abcam routinely uses 5% BSA to block, however following recent customer feedback our labs investigated the effect of 5% milk blocking. We can now confirm that milk is not a suitable blocking agent for this antibody and significantly decreases the signal on the membrane.

    All lanes: Western blot - HRP Anti-beta Actin antibody [mAbcam 8226] - Loading Control (ab20272) at 1/5000 dilution

    Lanes 1 and 5: HeLa (Human epithelial carcinoma cell line) Whole Cell Lysate at 10 µg

    Lanes 2 and 6: Jurkat (Human T cell lymphoblast-like cell line) Whole Cell Lysate at 10 µg

    Lanes 3 and 7: Western blot - NIH/3T3 whole cell lysate (NIH/3T3 whole cell lysate ab7179) at 10 µg

    Lanes 4 and 8: PC12 (Rat adrenal pheochromocytoma cell line) Whole Cell Lysate at 10 µg

    Developed using the ECL technique.

    Performed under reducing conditions.

    Predicted band size: 41 kDa

    Observed band size: 42 kDa

    Exposure time: 1min

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