Abcam, ab264490, Anti-Myosin heavy chain antibody [A4.1025] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Anti-Myosin heavy chain antibody [A4.1025] (ab264490) is a mouse monoclonal antibody detecting myosin heavy chains 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 and 8 in Western Blot, IHC-P, IHC-Fr, ICC/IF . Suitable for Human, Mouse, Rat.
Key facts
Host species:Mouse,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:A4.1025,
Isotype:IgG2a,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:IHC-P, IHC-Fr, ICC/IF, 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:
ab264490 is the carrier-free version of
ab37484
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.
Myosin is a molecular motor protein responsible for converting chemical energy into mechanical force facilitating muscle contraction and cellular movement. Also known as the myosin heavy chain (MHC) or MYH myosin has a commonly referenced heavy chain Myosin heavy chain 1 (MYH1) with a molecular mass of roughly 200 kDa. Myosin is broadly expressed in muscle tissues including skeletal cardiac and smooth muscles and appears in various isoforms depending on the specific type of muscle tissue.
Biological function summary
Myosin interacts intricately with actin filaments to form a complex that executes muscle contraction and cell motility. Myosin heads bind to actin filaments employing ATP hydrolysis to generate motion. This protein is a fundamental component of the sarcomere the structural unit of muscle fibers and works in concert with other proteins like tropomyosin and troponin to regulate muscle contraction.
Pathways
Myosin has a significant role in the muscle contraction and cell motility pathways. Myosin and actin interaction is central to the sliding filament theory which is an essential part of the muscle contraction pathway. Myosin is also involved in non-muscle cell movement through the actin-myosin contractile ring in the process of cytokinesis. Myosin interacts with proteins such as actin and ATP in these pathways to facilitate cellular processes.
Myosin has connections to conditions like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and various myopathies. Mutations in the myosin heavy chain can lead to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy affecting the heart's ability to pump blood effectively. Additionally disruptions in myosin function can contribute to muscular diseases impairing muscle strength and function. Myosin's interaction with actin and related sarcomeric proteins is pivotal in these pathological scenarios often resulting in altered muscle dynamics and associated clinical manifestations.