Anti-Actin (spier) Alexa Fluor® 488

Actin is a highly conserved ubiquitous globular protein (G-actin) that polymerizes to form fibrous F-actin microfilaments. In higher eucaryotes several actin isoforms have been identified, that fall into three classes. Alpha actin is a structural component of the contractile apparatus of muscle cells or muscle-derived cells. Beta actin and gamma actin play roles in regulation of cell motility in other cell types. Specific subcellular structures such as stress fibers, focal adhesions, filopodia etc., are formed by involvement of actin cytoskeleton.

Human, Chicken, Mouse, Non-human primates, Dog, Rat, Rabbit, Cat

SDS extracted protein fraction of human myocardium

Actin (muscle)

HHF35

IHC-P, ICC, WB (verified), IHC-F

0.1 mg/mL

Alexa Fluor® 488

Stabilizing phosphate buffered saline (PBS), pH 7.4, 15 mM sodium azide

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Store at 2-8°C. Protect from prolonged exposure to light. Do not freeze.

The mouse monoclonal antibody HHF35 recognizes muscle-specific alpha and gamma actin (42 kDa) in various species. This antibody stains skeletal, smooth and myocardial cells as well as myoepithelial cells and pericytes of small vessels. It is a widely used marker of muscle and muscle-derived cells.

Western blotting: Recommended dilution: 2 μg/ml; positive control: murine femoral muscle, murine heart; reducing conditions.

Mouse IgG1