Actin, Smooth Muscle (ACTA2, Actin Alpha 2 Smooth Muscle Aorta, Actin Aortic Smooth Muscle, Actin Vascular Smooth Muscle, ACTSA, ACTVS, Alpha 2 Actin, Alpha Actin 2, Alpha Cardiac Actin, Alpha Smooth Muscle, Alpha-actin-2, Aortic Smooth Muscle, ASMA, Cell Growth-inhibiting Gene 46 Protein, Growth Inhibiting Gene 46) (PE)

Actin is a major component of the cytoskeleton and is present in most cell types. This MAb is highly specific to actin from smooth muscles. Its epitope lies in the first four N-terminal amino acids. 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.

Applications:
Suitable for use in Immunofluorescence, Flow Cytometry, FLISA and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.

Recommended Dilutions:
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

Positive Control:
Blood vessels in all tissues, smooth muscle or leiomyosarcoma

Storage and Stability:
Store product at 4°C in the dark. DO NOT FREEZE! Stable at 4°C for 12 months after receipt as an undiluted liquid. Dilute required amount only prior to immediate use. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. Caution: PE conjugates are sensitive to light. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.

Note: Applications are based on unconjugated antibody.