Description

The primary site of action of cytochalasin B on cell motility processes is beta-actin. Habets et al. (1992) generated hybrids that harbor only specific regions of human chromosome 7 and assigned the ACTB locus to 7p15-p12. ACTB and the other assigned beta-actin-related sequences are dispersed over at least four different chromosomes including one locus assigned to the X chromosome. A mutation of beta-actin that alters depolymerization dynamics is associated with autosomal dominant developmental malformations, deafness, and dystonia.

Catalog Number

IW-MA1115

Quantity

9 ml

Host

Mouse

Clone

AC-15

Isotype

Mouse IgG1

Immunogen

slightly modified β-cytoplasmic actin N-terminal peptide,

Ac-Asp-Asp-Asp-Ile-Ala-Ala-Leu-Val-Ile-Asp-Asn-Gly-Ser-Gly-Lys, conjugated to KLH.

Purity

Purified by the goat anti-mouse IgG affinity chromatography.

Conjugate

Unconjugated

Species Reactivity

Human, mouse, rat. Not tested in other species.

Positive Control

Skeletal muscle

Cellular Localization

Cytoplasmic

Form

Ready to use solution. No further dilution needed. Serum blocking step should be omitted.

Storage

Store at 2-8 °C. Do not freeze.

Applications

IHC-P: Formalin fixed paraffin sections.

IHC-Fr: Not tested.

ICC: Not tested.

Limitations

This product is intended for Research Use Only. Interpretation of the test results is solely the responsibility of the user.

Precautions

Users should follow general laboratory precautions when handling this product. Wear personal protective equipment to avoid contact with skin and eyes.

References

1. Ng, S.-Y.; Gunning, P.; Eddy, R.; Ponte, P.; Leavitt, J.; Kedes, L.; Shows, T. : Chromosome 7 assignment of the human beta-actin functional gene (ACTB) and the chromosomal dispersion of pseudogenes. (Abstract) Cytogenet. Cell Genet. 40: 712 only, 1985.

2. Procaccio, V.; Salazar, G.; Ono, S.; Styers, M. L.; Gearing, M.; Davila, A.; Jimenez, R.; Juncos, J.; Gutekunst, C.-A.; Meroni, G.; Fontanella, B.; Sontag, E.; Sontag, J. M.; Faundez, V.; Wainer, B. H. : A mutation of beta-actin that alters depolymerization dynamics is associated with autosomal dominant developmental malformations, deafness, and dystonia. Am. J. Hum. Genet. 78: 947-960, 2006.

3. Ng, S.-Y.; Gunning, P.; Eddy, R.; Ponte, P.; Leavitt, J.; Shows, T.; Kedes, L. : Evolution of the functional human beta-actin gene and its multi-pseudogene family: conservation of the noncoding regions and chromosomal dispersion of pseudogenes. Molec. Cell. Biol. 5: 2720-2732, 1985.

Images

Immunohistochemical staining of formalin fixed paraffin-embedded rat skeletal muscle using beta-Actin antibody.