Actin is a major component of the cytoskeleton and is present in most cell types. It is highly specific to actin from smooth muscles. This mAb does not stain cardiac or skeletal muscle; however, it does stain myofibroblasts and myoepithelial cells. This antibody could be used together with anti-muscle specific actin and myogenin in making a diagnosis of smooth muscle and skeletal muscle tumors. In most cases of rhabdomyosarcoma, this antibody yields negative results whereas anti-muscle specific actin and myogenin are positive. Leiomyosarcomas are positive only with anti-muscle specific actin and...
Actin is a major component of the cytoskeleton and is present in most cell types. It is highly specific to actin from smooth muscles. This mAb does not stain cardiac or skeletal muscle; however, it does stain myofibroblasts and myoepithelial cells. This antibody could be used together with anti-muscle specific actin and myogenin in making a diagnosis of smooth muscle and skeletal muscle tumors. In most cases of rhabdomyosarcoma, this antibody yields negative results whereas anti-muscle specific actin and myogenin are positive. Leiomyosarcomas are positive only with anti-muscle specific actin and...
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Storage Temperature
Store the ACTA2 antibody c°Cktail at 2-8°C (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20°C or colder (without azide).
Safety Statement
This ACTA2 antibody cocktail is available for research use only.
An N-terminal decapeptide of the alpha smooth muscle isoform of Actin (1A4) and recombinant full-length human protein (ACTA2/791) were used as the immunogen for the ACTA2 antibody cocktail.
STORAGE BUFFER
0.2 mg/ml in 1X PBS with 0.1 mg/ml BSA (US sourced) and 0.05% sodium azide
APPLICATION DETAILS
Immunofluorescence: 1-2ug/ml,Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 0.25-0.5ug/ml for 30 min at RT
APPLICATION NOTES
Optimal dilution of the Alpha Smooth Muscle Actin antibody should be determined by the researcher.<p>1. Staining of formalin-fixed tissues requires boiling tissue sections in pH 9 10mM Tris with 1mM EDTA for 10-20 min followed by cooling at RT for 20 min.<br>2. The prediluted format is supplied in a dropper bottle and is optimized for use in IHC. After epitope retrieval step (if required), drip mAb solution onto the tissue section and incubate at RT for 30 min.
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Cytoplasmic
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Shipping & Handling
Shipped In
Cold Packs
Safety & Storage
Storage Temperature
Store the ACTA2 antibody c°Cktail at 2-8°C (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20°C or colder (without azide).
Safety Statement
This ACTA2 antibody cocktail is available for research use only.
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