Abcam, ab218549, Anti-ACTC1 antibody [RM257] - N-terminal

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal ACTC antibody. N-terminal. Suitable for WB, IHC-P and reacts with Mouse, Human samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human ACTC1.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:RM257,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Human,
Applications:IHC-P, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human ACTC1. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P68032

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-Preservative: 0.09% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 50% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°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.
ACTC1 also known as cardiac alpha actin is a protein that plays an essential role in the cytoskeletal structure of heart muscle cells. Weighing around 42 kDa ACTC1 is found predominantly in cardiac tissue specifically in the sarcomere which is the fundamental unit of muscle contraction. In muscle cells ACTC1 organizes into thin filaments and is critical for maintaining the structural integrity and contractile function of the cardiac tissue.
Biological function summary
ACTC1 is significant in muscle contraction and cellular movement and it forms part of the sarcomeric complex within cardiac muscle cells. This protein along with other actin isoforms contributes to the organized network of actin and myosin filaments which generate force for heartbeats. ACTC1 polymerizes to form the actin filament which when coupled with myosin motors and regulatory proteins executes the contraction cycle in cardiac muscles.
Pathways
ACTC1 plays a central role within the muscle contraction process and the cardiac muscle contraction pathway. In these pathways its interaction with proteins like myosin tropomyosin and troponin is vital to initiate and regulate cardiac contractions. The dynamic interaction between ACTC1 and these proteins facilitates the conversion of chemical energy into mechanical energy necessary for the rhythmic contraction and relaxation of heart muscles.
Mutations or alterations in ACTC1 are closely linked to cardiac conditions such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and dilated cardiomyopathy. These disorders often involve associated proteins like troponin T and myosin heavy chain which when mutated along with ACTC1 disrupt normal cardiac contraction and lead to structural heart changes. These conditions highlight the importance of ACTC1 in maintaining normal cardiac function and structure.