Abcam, ab90421, Anti-alpha Actinin/ACTN1 antibody [OTI7A4] - Loading Control

Size: 100µL
Mouse Monoclonal alpha Actinin/ACTN1 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat, African green monkey samples. Cited in 6 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human ACTN1 aa 650 to C-terminus.
Key facts
Host species:Mouse,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:OTI7A4,
Isotype:IgG2a,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human, African green monkey,
Applications:ICC/IF, WB, IHC-PSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human ACTN1 aa 650 to C-terminus. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P12814

Product details:
The clone number has been updated from 7A4 to OTI7A4, both clone numbers name the same clone.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification, Purification notes-Purified from cell culture supernatant by affinity chromatography, Storage buffer-pH: 7.3Preservative: 0.02% 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.
Alpha Actinin-1 also known as ACTN1 or Actn 1 is a cytoskeletal protein that cross-links actin filaments in muscle and non-muscle cells. With a mass of approximately 100 kDa it is an important component of cell structures such as Z-discs in skeletal muscle. Alpha Actinin is expressed in a range of tissues including skeletal cardiac and smooth muscle as well as in various non-muscle cells. Its main role is to organize the actin cytoskeleton providing structural support and enabling cell motility.
Biological function summary
Alpha Actinin-1 helps maintain the structural integrity of cells by anchoring actin filaments and connecting them to integrins or membrane proteins. It often functions as part of a protein complex interacting with other cytoskeletal components and signaling molecules to stabilize cellular structures. In muscle cells it blends with titin and other sarcomeric proteins to assist muscle contraction. Beyond structural roles it partakes in cellular signaling pathways by interacting with signaling proteins and influencing cellular responses to external stimuli.
Pathways
Alpha Actinin-1 is involved in the regulation of the actin cytoskeleton pathway as well as the integrin signaling pathway. In these pathways it collaborates with proteins such as vinculin and paxillin modulating cell adhesion and movement. Its ability to interact with integrin-linked kinases suggests a role in transducing mechanical signals from the extracellular matrix to downstream signaling cascades.
Alpha Actinin-1 has been linked to a spectrum of muscular diseases and certain cancers. Mutations in Alpha Actinin-1 can contribute to hereditary diseases like congenital kidney disorders which affect actin filament organization in podocytes. In oncology altered expression levels of Alpha Actinin-1 can affect cell proliferation impacting tumor growth and metastasis. Its interaction with other proteins like focal adhesion kinase (FAK) underlines its involvement in these pathological conditions influencing cellular adhesion and signal transduction.