Abcam, ab157841, Recombinant Human gamma Actin protein

Size: 10µg
Recombinant Human gamma Actin protein is a Human Full Length protein, in the 1 to 375 aa range, expressed in Wheat germ, suitable for WB, ELISA.
Key facts
Expression system:Wheat germ,
Tags:GST tag N-Terminus,
Applications:WB, ELISASee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:No,
Accession:P63261,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Storage buffer:pH: 8Constituents: 0.79% Tris HCl, 0.31% Glutathione

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Dry Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--80°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--80°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Gamma actin also known as actin gamma 1 and actin kDa is an essential actin protein found in the cytoskeleton. It is expressed widely in various tissues including muscle and non-muscle cells. This protein has a molecular mass of approximately 42 kDa. Gamma actin plays a mechanical role in maintaining cellular shape and facilitating cell motility by polymerizing into filamentous structures known as F-actin. It has alternate names such as 2a-3' and actin green in some contexts.
Biological function summary
Gamma actin contributes significantly to the structure of the cytoskeleton affecting cell shape and function. It forms part of actin filament complexes that provide tension and support to the cell. In both muscle and non-muscle cells gamma actin interacts with other actin isoforms to ensure filament stability and elasticity. These interactions are important for processes like cell division signal transduction and cellular transport.
Pathways
Gamma actin is involved in pathways related to cell motility and division. This protein is integral to the actin cytoskeleton pathway and has connections with proteins such as profilin and cofilin which regulate actin filament dynamics. Additionally it plays roles in signal transduction pathways that control cellular responses to external signals working alongside proteins like the Rho GTPases.
Gamma actin has been linked to conditions such as deafness and certain types of cancer. Mutations in the ACTG1 gene encoding gamma actin have been associated with hereditary hearing loss. In cancer changes in gamma actin expression can affect cell migration and invasion contributing to tumor progression. The protein's interaction with other actins and related proteins like actin-binding proteins makes it a critical factor in the molecular mechanisms underlying these diseases.