Abcam, ab247305, Anti-ACTC1 antibody [EP184E] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal ACTC antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P, ICC/IF, WB, IHC-FoFr, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EP184E,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:Flow Cyt (Intra), IHC-FoFr, IHC-P, WB, ICC/IFSee 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.,
Specificity:This Actin antibody recognizes all muscle actin.

Product details:
ab247305 is the carrier-free version of
ab46805
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.
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.