Smooth Muscle Actin(ACTA2/791 +1A4), 1mg/mL

IF (verified)|IHC, FFPE (verified)

IgG' s

Purified, BSA-free

Room temperature

42 kDa

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 anti-smooth muscle actin and are negative with anti-myogenin.Primary antibodies are available purified, or with a selection of fluorescent CF® Dyes and other labels. CF® Dyes offer exceptional brightness and photostability. Note: Conjugates of blue fluorescent dyes like CF®405S and CF®405M are not recommended for detecting low abundance targets, because blue dyes have lower fluorescence and can give higher non-specific background than other dye colors.

Mus musculus (mouse)

Stable at room temperature or 37°C (98°F) for 7 days.

Primary and secondary antibodies for multiple methodology
immunostaining detection application

1 mg/mL

Guaranteed for at least 24 months from date of receipt when stored as recommended

Monoclonal

ACTA2

Blood vessels in all tissues, smooth muscle or leiomyosarcoma

Smooth muscle

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