Anti-Sarcomeric Alpha Actinin antibody (ab137346) is a rabbit polyclonal antibody that is used to detect Sarcomeric Alpha Actinin in Western Blot, IHC-P, ICC/IF. Suitable for Human, Mouse, Rat samples.
- Over 40 publications
pH: 7
Preservative: 0.025% Proclin 300
Constituents: 78% PBS, 20% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1% BSA
WB | ICC/IF | IHC-P | |
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Human | Tested | Tested | Tested |
Mouse | Tested | Expected | Tested |
Rat | Expected | Expected | Tested |
Chicken | Predicted | Predicted | Predicted |
Cow | Predicted | Predicted | Predicted |
Xenopus laevis | Predicted | Predicted | Predicted |
Xenopus tropicalis | Predicted | Predicted | Predicted |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Mouse | Dilution info 1/500 - 1/3000 | Notes - |
Species Human | Dilution info 1/500 - 1/3000 | Notes - |
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Species Rat | Dilution info Use at an assay dependent concentration. | Notes - |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Chicken, Cow, Xenopus laevis, Xenopus tropicalis | Dilution info - | Notes - |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Human | Dilution info 1/100 - 1/1000 | Notes Use ice-cold Methanol as fixation. |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Mouse, Rat | Dilution info Use at an assay dependent concentration. | Notes - |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Chicken, Cow, Xenopus laevis, Xenopus tropicalis | Dilution info - | Notes - |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Mouse | Dilution info 1/100 - 1/1000 | Notes Suggested antigen retrieval using heat mediated 10mM Citrate buffer (pH6.0) or Tris-EDTA buffer (pH8.0). |
Species Rat | Dilution info 1/100 - 1/1000 | Notes Suggested antigen retrieval using heat mediated 10mM Citrate buffer (pH6.0) or Tris-EDTA buffer (pH8.0). |
Species Human | Dilution info 1/100 - 1/1000 | Notes Suggested antigen retrieval using heat mediated 10mM Citrate buffer (pH6.0) or Tris-EDTA buffer (pH8.0). |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Chicken, Cow, Xenopus laevis, Xenopus tropicalis | Dilution info - | Notes - |
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F-actin cross-linking protein which is thought to anchor actin to a variety of intracellular structures. This is a bundling protein.
Alpha-actinin-2, Alpha-actinin skeletal muscle isoform 2, F-actin cross-linking protein, ACTN2
Anti-Sarcomeric Alpha Actinin antibody (ab137346) is a rabbit polyclonal antibody that is used to detect Sarcomeric Alpha Actinin in Western Blot, IHC-P, ICC/IF. Suitable for Human, Mouse, Rat samples.
- Over 40 publications
pH: 7
Preservative: 0.025% Proclin 300
Constituents: 78% PBS, 20% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1% BSA
Sarcomeric Alpha Actinin often referred to as alpha-actinin or A-actinin is a protein that functions mechanically as a cross-linker of actin filaments in the sarcomere. It plays a critical role in organizing the actin cytoskeleton providing structural integrity and facilitating muscle contraction. The protein typically has a molecular mass of approximately 100 kDa. It is expressed in a variety of tissues including skeletal and cardiac muscle where it establishes the architecture of the Z-disc by anchoring actin filaments.
Sarcomeric alpha actinin associates with multiple proteins to form a complex that coordinates muscle function. It not only serves as a structural component but also participates in signaling processes influencing muscle repair and growth. Alpha actinin connects to other cytoskeletal proteins and adaptors coordinating with integrin pathways to transmit external mechanical signals into cellular responses. The ability of alpha actinin to interact with a range of proteins like filamin and spectrin enhances its role in maintaining cellular architecture.
Alpha actinin is critical in both the integrin and dystrophin-glycoprotein complex pathways facilitating signal transduction and maintaining muscle stability. Its interaction with actin filaments is important for pathways involving cell adhesion and motility. Within these pathways actin-related proteins such as ACTN2 and titin partner with alpha actinin to sustain cellular structure and function during dynamic processes including muscle contraction and relaxation.
Mutations or defects in alpha actinin have implications in muscular dystrophy and cardiomyopathy. These conditions often involve disruptions in the muscle's structural framework and mechanical signaling where alpha actinin's interaction with dystrophin becomes significant. Additionally such disorders may showcase altered connectivity between alpha actinin and spectrin further affecting muscle integrity and function in pathological conditions.
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Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded mouse heart tissue labelling Sarcomeric Alpha Actinin with ab137346 at 1/2000. Antigen retrieval: Citrate buffer, pH 6.0, 15 minutes.
Immunofluorescent analysis of ice-cold methanol fixed (5 minutes) HeLa cells labeling Sarcomeric Alpha Actinin with ab137346 at 1/500 dilution (4°C overnight), followed by Rabbit IgG antibody (Alexa Fluor 488) (keep from light) at 1/2000 dilution (room temperature for 1 hour) (green). Blue: Hoechst 33342 staining.
Blocking: 2.5% BSA/PBS for 30 minutes.
Washing: PBS, 3 x 3 minutes.
5% SDS-PAGE
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Sarcomeric Alpha Actinin antibody (ab137346) at 1/1000 dilution
Lane 1: 293T cells at 30 µg
Lane 2: A431 cells at 30 µg
Lane 3: HeLa cells at 30 µg
Lane 4: HepG2 cells at 30 µg
All lanes: HRP conjugated anti-rabbit IgG antibody
Predicted band size: 103 kDa
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded Human heart tissue labelling Sarcomeric Alpha Actinin with ab137346 at 10 μg/ml. Antigen retrieval: EDTA based, pH 8.0, buffer, 15minutes.
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Sarcomeric Alpha Actinin antibody (ab137346) at 1/1000 dilution
Lane 1: Neuro2A whole cell lysate/extract at 30 µg
Lane 2: GL261 whole cell lysate/extract at 30 µg
Lane 3: C8D30 whole cell lysate/extract at 30 µg
Lane 4: NIH-3T3 whole cell lysate/extract at 30 µg
All lanes: HRP-conjugated anti-rabbit IgG antibody
Predicted band size: 103 kDa
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded rat heart tissue labelling Sarcomeric Alpha Actinin with ab137346 at 1/2000. Antigen retrieval: Citrate buffer, pH 6.0, 15 minutes.
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