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AB236034

Anti-Smoothelin antibody [EPR20044] - BSA and Azide free

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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Smoothelin antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB, IHC-P and reacts with Mouse, Rat, Human samples. Cited in 2 publications.

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SMSMO, SMTN, Smoothelin

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Smoothelin antibody [EPR20044] - BSA and Azide free (AB236034)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Smoothelin antibody [EPR20044] - BSA and Azide free (AB236034)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded human skeletal muscle tissue labeling Smoothelin with ab219652 at 1/8000 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use. Cytoplasmic staining on vascular smooth muscle of skeletal muscle. Negative staining on skeletal muscle cells. Counter stained with Hematoxylin.

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab219652).

Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Smoothelin antibody [EPR20044] - BSA and Azide free (AB236034)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Smoothelin antibody [EPR20044] - BSA and Azide free (AB236034)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded human gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) tissue labeling Smoothelin with ab219652 at 1/8000 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use. Nuclear staining on scattered tumor cells of human gastrointestinal stromal tumor (PMID : 19950405). Counter stained with Hematoxylin.

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab219652).

Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Smoothelin antibody [EPR20044] - BSA and Azide free (AB236034)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Smoothelin antibody [EPR20044] - BSA and Azide free (AB236034)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded human colon tissue labeling Smoothelin with ab219652 at 1/8000 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use. Cytoplasmic staining on vascular smooth muscle and visceral smooth muscle of human colon is observed. Counter stained with Hematoxylin.

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab219652).

Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Smoothelin antibody [EPR20044] - BSA and Azide free (AB236034)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Smoothelin antibody [EPR20044] - BSA and Azide free (AB236034)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded human bladder cancer tissue labeling Smoothelin with ab219652 at 1/8000 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use. Cytoplasmic staining on vascular smooth muscle of human bladder cancer. Negative staining on tumor cells. Counter stained with Hematoxylin.

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab219652).

Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Smoothelin antibody [EPR20044] - BSA and Azide free (AB236034)
  • IHC-P

Supplier Data

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Smoothelin antibody [EPR20044] - BSA and Azide free (AB236034)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded human stomach tissue labeling Smoothelin with ab219652 at 1/8000 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use. Cytoplasmic staining on visceral smooth muscle of human stomach is observed. Counter stained with Hematoxylin.

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab219652).

Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Smoothelin antibody [EPR20044] - BSA and Azide free (AB236034)
  • IHC-P

Supplier Data

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Smoothelin antibody [EPR20044] - BSA and Azide free (AB236034)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded rat colon tissue labeling Smoothelin with ab219652 at 1/8000 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use. Cytoplasmic staining on vascular smooth muscle and visceral smooth muscle of rat colon is observed. Counter stained with Hematoxylin.

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab219652).

Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Smoothelin antibody [EPR20044] - BSA and Azide free (AB236034)
  • IHC-P

Supplier Data

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Smoothelin antibody [EPR20044] - BSA and Azide free (AB236034)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded rat skeletal muscle tissue labeling Smoothelin with ab219652 at 1/8000 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ready to use.

Negative control : No staining on rat skeletal muscle (PMID : 8707825).

Counter stained with Hematoxylin.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab219652).

Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Smoothelin antibody [EPR20044] - BSA and Azide free (AB236034)
  • IHC-P

Supplier Data

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Smoothelin antibody [EPR20044] - BSA and Azide free (AB236034)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded mouse colon tissue labeling Smoothelin with ab219652 at 1/8000 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use. Cytoplasmic staining on vascular smooth muscle and visceral smooth muscle of mouse colon is observed. Counter stained with Hematoxylin.

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab219652).

Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Smoothelin antibody [EPR20044] - BSA and Azide free (AB236034)
  • IHC-P

Supplier Data

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Smoothelin antibody [EPR20044] - BSA and Azide free (AB236034)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded mouse heart tissue labeling Smoothelin with ab219652 at 1/8000 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use. Cytoplasmic staining on mouse cardiac vascular smooth muscle cells. Negative staining on myocardium. Counter stained with Hematoxylin.

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab219652).

Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

EPR20044

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

Yes

Reacts with

Mouse, Rat, Human

Applications

IHC-P, WB

applications

Immunogen

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

Reactivity data

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Product details

ab236034 is the carrier-free version of ab219652.

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.

Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.

Use our conjugation kits for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.

Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar® Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar® is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Storage buffer
pH: 7.2 - 7.4 Constituents: PBS
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
+4°C
Storage information
Do Not Freeze

Supplementary information

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

Smoothelin is a cytoskeletal protein known for its mechanical role in smooth muscle cells. It is approximately 59 kDa in mass. The protein binds to actin filaments contributing to muscle cell contractility and maintaining the integrity of vascular tissues. It is expressed predominantly in contractile smooth muscle cells in tissues such as the intestines bladder and vasculature. Alternative names for Smoothelin include SMTN and smoothelin-A the latter referring to its variant expressed in some muscle tissues.
Biological function summary

Smoothelin is an important component in smooth muscle contraction processes. It is not typically associated with larger protein complexes instead it functions directly with actin filaments. The protein stabilizes and organizes these filaments facilitating a contracted state that is essential for the function of hollow organs and blood vessels. Through its interactions with actin Smoothelin plays a regulatory role in ensuring the contractile apparatus of smooth muscle tissues functions properly.

Pathways

Smoothelin plays an integral role in the smooth muscle contractile pathway. This pathway includes interactions with other proteins such as myosin light-chain kinase which phosphorylates myosin to facilitate muscle contraction. Additionally Smoothelin is associated with the actin cytoskeleton pathway which orchestrates the organization of the cytoskeleton to manage cellular shape and motility. These pathways highlight the coordination among actin-binding proteins in supporting dynamic cellular functions.

Dysregulation or alteration of Smoothelin expression associates with conditions like atherosclerosis and bladder dysfunction. In atherosclerosis impaired smooth muscle contractility often related to aberrant protein expression contributes to vascular stiffness and plaque formation. Furthermore changes in Smoothelin expression in bladder tissues can link to smooth muscle dysfunction disorders. Smoothelin's activity may influence or be influenced by other proteins involved in these diseases such as myosin light-chain phosphatase which counterbalances kinase activity to regulate contraction levels.

Product protocols

For this product, it's our understanding that no specific protocols are required. You can visit:

Target data

Structural protein of the cytoskeleton.
See full target information SMTN

Publications (2)

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CNS neuroscience & therapeutics 30:e14630 PubMed38348765

2024

TREM2 gene induces differentiation of induced pluripotent stem cells into dopaminergic neurons and promotes neuronal repair via TGF-β activation in 6-OHDA-lesioned mouse model of Parkinson's disease.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Hanbai Liang,Ping Liu,Zijing Wang,Huan Xiong,Cheng Yin,Dongdong Zhao,Chunhui Wu,Longyi Chen

BMC pharmacology & toxicology 23:81 PubMed36273189

2022

Dexmedetomidine alleviates inflammatory response and oxidative stress injury of vascular smooth muscle cell via α2AR/GSK-3β/MKP-1/NRF2 axis in intracranial aneurysm.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Ze Zhang,Xiue Mu,Xiaohui Zhou
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