β-actin Antibody is a Rabbit Polyclonal antibody against β-actin. Beta Actin, also named as ACTB and F-Actin, belongs to the actin family. Actins are highly conserved globular proteins that are involved in various types of cell motility and are ubiquitously expressed in all eukaryotic cells. At least six isoforms of actins are known in mammals and other vertebrates: alpha (ACTC1, cardiac muscle 1), alpha 1 (ACTA1, skeletal muscle) and 2 (ACTA2, aortic smooth muscle), beta (ACTB), gamma 1 (ACTG1) and 2 (ACTG2, enteric smooth muscle). Beta and gamma 1 are two non-muscle actin proteins. Most actins consist of 376aa, while ACTG2 (rich in muscles) has 375aa and ACTG1(found in non-muscle cells) has only 374aa. Beta Actin has been widely used as the internal control in RT-PCR and Western Blotting as a 42-kDa protein. This antibody was generated by full length beta actin protein and can cross-react with other actins.

Target	Beta Actin (ACTB)
Reactivity	Human, Mouse, Rat
Host	Rabbit
Clonality	Polyclonal
Tested Applications	WB
Recommended dilutions	WB: 1/1000 - 1/2000. Optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user.
Immunogen	A synthetic peptide of humanβ-actin.
Purification	Affinity purified.
Isotype	IgG
Conjugation	Unconjugated
Storage	Aliquot and store at -20 °C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Molecular Weight	42 kDa
Swiss Prot	Q1KLZ0
GeneID	60
Concentration	> 1 mg/ml
Buffer	PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.3.
Availability	Shipped within 5-10 working days.
Note	This product is for research use only.