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AB8211

FITC Anti-alpha smooth muscle Actin 抗体 [1A4]

FITC Anti-alpha smooth muscle Actin antibody [1A4]

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Anti-alpha smooth muscle Actin antibody [1A4] - FITC conjugated (ab8211) is a mouse monoclonal antibody detecting alpha smooth muscle Actin in Western Blot, ICC/IF. Suitable for Human.

- KO validated for confirmed specificity
- Over 70 publications
- Trusted since 2001

別名を表示する

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

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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - FITC Anti-alpha smooth muscle Actin antibody [1A4] (AB8211)
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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - FITC Anti-alpha smooth muscle Actin antibody [1A4] (AB8211)

ab8211 staining alpha smooth muscle Actin in wild-type HeLa cells (top panel) and ACTA2 knockout HeLa cells (bottom panel). The cells were fixed with 100% methanol (5 min) then 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 with ab8211 at 5μg/ml concentration and ab195884 (Rat monoclonal to Tubulin - Alexa Fluor® 647) at 1/100 dilution overnight at 4°C. Nuclear DNA was labelled in blue with DAPI.
Image was taken with a confocal microscope (Leica-Microsystems TCS SP8).

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - FITC Anti-alpha smooth muscle Actin antibody [1A4] (AB8211)
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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - FITC Anti-alpha smooth muscle Actin antibody [1A4] (AB8211)

Immunofluorescent analysis of 14% Paraformaldehyde-fixed, 0.1% TritonX-100 permeabilized HeLa (human cervical adenocarcinoma epithelial cell) cells labelling alpha smooth muscle Actin with ab8211 at 1/50 dilution (Green).

Confocal image showing cytoplasmic staining in HeLa cell line (shown in green). The counterstain was observed in magenta. Nuclear DNA was labelled with DAPI (shown in blue). Image was taken with a confocal microscope (Leica-Microsystems, TCS SP8).

ab195887 Anti-alpha Tubulin mouse monoclonal antibody - Microtubule Marker (Alexa Fluor® 488) was used to counterstain tubulin at 1/200 dilution (Magenta).

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - FITC Anti-alpha smooth muscle Actin antibody [1A4] (AB8211)
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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - FITC Anti-alpha smooth muscle Actin antibody [1A4] (AB8211)

Immunofluorescent analysis of 4% Paraformaldehyde-fixed, 0.1% TritonX-100 permeabilized NIH/3T3 (mouse embryonic fibroblast) cells labelling alpha smooth muscle Actin with ab8211 at 1/50 dilution (Green).

Confocal image showing cytoplasmic staining in NIH/3T3 cell line (shown in green). The counterstain was observed in magenta. Nuclear DNA was labelled with DAPI (shown in blue). Image was taken with a confocal microscope (Leica-Microsystems, TCS SP8).

ab195889 Anti-alpha Tubulin mouse monoclonal antibody - Microtubule Marker (Alexa Fluor® 594) was used to counterstain tubulin at 1/200 dilution (Magenta).

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - FITC Anti-alpha smooth muscle Actin antibody [1A4] (AB8211)
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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - FITC Anti-alpha smooth muscle Actin antibody [1A4] (AB8211)

Immunofluorescent analysis of 4% Paraformaldehyde-fixed, 0.1% TritonX-100 permeabilized SV40LT-SMC (rat SV40 transfected aortic smooth muscle cell) cells labelling alpha smooth muscle Actin with ab8211 at 1/50 dilution (Green).

Confocal image showing cytoplasmic staining in SV40LT-SMC cell line (shown in green). The counterstain was observed in magenta. Nuclear DNA was labelled with DAPI (shown in blue). Image was taken with a confocal microscope (Leica-Microsystems, TCS SP8).

ab195889 Anti-alpha Tubulin mouse monoclonal antibody - Microtubule Marker (Alexa Fluor® 594) was used to counterstain tubulin at 1/200 dilution (Magenta).

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - FITC Anti-alpha smooth muscle Actin antibody [1A4] (AB8211)
  • ICC/IF

Lab

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - FITC Anti-alpha smooth muscle Actin antibody [1A4] (AB8211)

ab8211 staining alpha smooth muscle Actin in SV40LT-SMC cells. The cells were fixed with 100% methanol (5 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 ab8211 at a 1/100 dilution (shown in green) and ab195889, Mouse monoclonal to alpha Tubulin (Alexa Fluor® 594), at a 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 4% formaldehyde (10 min).

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Key facts

宿主種

Mouse

クローン性

Monoclonal

クローン番号

1A4

アイソタイプ

IgG2a

軽鎖のタイプ

kappa

標識

FITC

励起波長/蛍光波長

Ex: 495nm, Em: 519nm

キャリアフリー

No

交差種

Human

アプリケーション

ICC/IF, WB

applications

免疫原

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

Reactivity data

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製品の詳細

What is this antibody validated in?
FITC Anti-alpha smooth muscle Actin antibody [1A4] (ab8211) is a mouse monoclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Immunocytochemistry/immunofluorescence (ICC/IF) in Human samples.

What is the molecular weight of alpha smooth muscle Actin?
Anti-alpha smooth muscle Actin [1A4] FITC (ab8211) specifically detects a band for alpha smooth muscle Actin (UniProt: P62736) at a molecular weight of 42kDa.

Trusted by the scientific community
Anti-alpha smooth muscle Actin [1A4] FITC (ab8211) was first used in a scientific publication in 2001 and has been cited over 70 times in peer-reviewed journals.

Reviewed by scientists
Anti-alpha smooth muscle Actin [1A4] FITC (ab8211) has over 5 independent reviews from customers.

Related products
Antibody clone 1A4 is also available pre-conjugated to a variety of labels for your convenience – Anti-alpha smooth muscle Actin FITC [1A4] (ab8211).

Specificity confirmed
The specificity of FITC Anti-alpha smooth muscle Actin antibody [1A4] (ab8211) has been confirmed by Immunocytochemistry testing in ACTA2 Knockout HeLa cells.

Other related products
We have a range of other formats of antibody clone [1A4] also available for your convenience: ab7817, FITC - ab8211, Biotin - ab125057, Alexa Fluor® 488 - ab184675, Alexa Fluor® 594 - ab202368, HRP - ab203696, Carrier free - ab240654

出荷温度及び保存条件

製品の状態
Liquid
精製方法
Affinity purification
バッファー組成
pH: 7.4 Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 50% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA
出荷温度
Blue Ice
短期保存温度
+4°C
長期保存温度
+4°C
保管に関する情報
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle|Store in the dark

補足情報

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

Alpha smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) also known as ACTA2 is an actin isoform with a specific role in the contractile function of smooth muscle cells. The molecular weight of α-SMA is approximately 42 kDa. This protein is expressed widely in vascular smooth muscle cells the peritoneal lining and myofibroblasts. It often serves as a marker for these cell types. The expression of α-SMA is critical for the mechanical attributes of cells contributing to the rigidity and contractility of tissues where it is present.
Biological function summary

Alpha smooth muscle actin aids in maintaining the structural integrity of tissues by forming part of the actin cytoskeleton an important element in cellular support. It exists in high concentration in stress fibers contributing to cellular movements and shape maintenance. These actions are essential in various dynamic cellular processes such as cell migration and adhesion. Alpha smooth muscle actin does not typically form complexes but it associates with other components of the actin cytoskeleton to ensure cell stability and function.

Pathways

Alpha smooth muscle actin functions significantly within the TGF-beta signaling pathway which influences cell proliferation differentiation and apoptosis. It interacts closely with proteins such as myosin to facilitate cellular contractility and motility. Additionally α-SMA plays a part in the RhoA/Rho kinase (ROCK) pathway connecting with regulators of actin filament organization. These pathways are essential for modulation of smooth muscle contraction and actin filament assembly contributing to vascular development and wound healing.

Alpha smooth muscle actin is importantly involved in fibrotic diseases and vascular diseases like arteriosclerosis. Increased expression of α-SMA is often observed in fibrotic tissues contributing to pathogenesis due to excessive extracellular matrix deposition. In the context of vascular disorders overexpression of α-SMA can lead to abnormal vascular remodeling often seen in diseases like hypertension. Interactions with proteins such as fibronectin and collagens facilitate these pathological changes highlighting the importance of α-SMA in disease development.

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ターゲットの情報

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

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