Abcam, ab236034, Anti-Smoothelin antibody [EPR20044] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Smoothelin antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB, IHC-P and reacts with Mouse, Rat, Human samples. Cited in 2 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR20044,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:IHC-P, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Product details:
ab236034 is the carrier-free version of
ab219652
Patented technology
Our RabMAb
technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
RabMAb® patents
What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
For more information, read more on
recombinant antibodies
Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.
Use our
conjugation kits
for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.
Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar
Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar
is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-Do Not Freeze

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Smoothelin is a cytoskeletal protein known for its mechanical role in smooth muscle cells. It is approximately 59 kDa in mass. The protein binds to actin filaments contributing to muscle cell contractility and maintaining the integrity of vascular tissues. It is expressed predominantly in contractile smooth muscle cells in tissues such as the intestines bladder and vasculature. Alternative names for Smoothelin include SMTN and smoothelin-A the latter referring to its variant expressed in some muscle tissues.
Biological function summary
Smoothelin is an important component in smooth muscle contraction processes. It is not typically associated with larger protein complexes instead it functions directly with actin filaments. The protein stabilizes and organizes these filaments facilitating a contracted state that is essential for the function of hollow organs and blood vessels. Through its interactions with actin Smoothelin plays a regulatory role in ensuring the contractile apparatus of smooth muscle tissues functions properly.
Pathways
Smoothelin plays an integral role in the smooth muscle contractile pathway. This pathway includes interactions with other proteins such as myosin light-chain kinase which phosphorylates myosin to facilitate muscle contraction. Additionally Smoothelin is associated with the actin cytoskeleton pathway which orchestrates the organization of the cytoskeleton to manage cellular shape and motility. These pathways highlight the coordination among actin-binding proteins in supporting dynamic cellular functions.
Dysregulation or alteration of Smoothelin expression associates with conditions like atherosclerosis and bladder dysfunction. In atherosclerosis impaired smooth muscle contractility often related to aberrant protein expression contributes to vascular stiffness and plaque formation. Furthermore changes in Smoothelin expression in bladder tissues can link to smooth muscle dysfunction disorders. Smoothelin's activity may influence or be influenced by other proteins involved in these diseases such as myosin light-chain phosphatase which counterbalances kinase activity to regulate contraction levels.