Application DetailsImmunohistochemistry (IHC) and Western Blotting (WB). A concentration of 0.25-0.5 µg/mL is recommended for WB. Human beta actin has a predicted length of 375 residues and the MW of the monomer is 42 kDa. A concentration of 0.5-1.0 µg/mL is recommended to detect beta actin in formalin fixed and paraffin embedded tissues as well as formalin/acetone fixed tissues. Biosensis recommends optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user.
TargetActin, cytoplasmic 1
SpecificityBeta Actin protein
Target Host SpeciesHuman
Species ReactivityHuman, Mouse, Rat
Antibody HostMouse
Antibody TypeMonoclonal
Antibody IsotypeIgG
Clone NameAC-15
ConjugateUnconjugated
Immunogen DescriptionA modified synthetic peptide (C-DDDIAALVIDNGSGK) corresponding to the N-terminus of beta Actin conjugated to KLH.
Reconstitution InstructionsSpin vial briefly before opening. Reconstitute in 1 mL of sterile-filtered PBS (pH 7.4) to achieve an antibody concentration of 100 µg/mL. Centrifuge to remove any insoluble material.
Storage InstructionsAt least 12 months after purchase at 2-8°C (lyophilized formulations). After reconstitution, aliquot and store at -20°C for a higher stability. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
Batch NumberPlease see item label.
Expiration Date12 months after date of receipt (unopened vial).
Scientific BackgroundActins are highly conserved proteins ubiquitously expressed in all eukaryotic cells. Three main groups of actin isoforms have been identified in vertebrates; alpha, beta and gamma. Beta actins coexist with gamma actins in most cell types as components of the cytoskeleton and as mediators of internal cell motility.
Western blot analysis of beta-actin expression in cell lysates and tissue homogenates. A: rat overy; B: rat testis; C: rat cardiac muscle; D: rat brain; E: A453 cells; F: rat liver; G: rat spleen; H: rat brain; I: rat kidney; J: HELA cells; K: SMMC cells
Immunohistochemistry analysis of beta-actin expression in paraffin-embedded tissue sections. From top left to bottom right: mouse intestine, rat intestine, human intestinal cancer, human lung cancer, human mammary cancer.