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| Alternative Names | Alpha-actinin-2;Alpha-actinin skeletal muscle isoform 2;F-actin cross-linking protein;ACTN2; |
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| Form | Liquid |
| Host | |
| Immunogen | A synthesized peptide derived from human Alpha actinin 2 |
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Overview
This product is an anti-ACTN2 antibody for target detection and characterization. Key identifiers include host species: Rabbit; Monoclonal; clone 21A00; isotype IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat. Reported application contexts include WB, IHC, IP (as provided in the source record). Boster Bio Anti-Alpha actinin 2 Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody catalog # M03673-1. Tested in WB, IHC, IP applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: ACTN2 (Alpha-actinin-2).
- Antibody format: Monoclonal; clone 21A00; isotype IgG.
- Host: Rabbit.
- Species reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat (confirm in your model system with appropriate controls).
This description is intended to help interpret the antibody design and the biological context of the target using the fields provided in the catalog record, alongside general experimental considerations.
Biological background
ACTN2 (protein: T-cell surface glycoprotein CD3 zeta chain) is a commonly studied target in molecular and cellular biology. Functional context (as provided): F-actin cross-linking protein which is thought to anchor actin to a variety of intracellular structures. This is a bundling protein. Reported cellular localization context: Cytoplasm, myofibril, sarcomere, Z line . Colocalizes with MYOZ1 and FLNC at the Z-lines of skeletal muscle. Tissue expression notes (as provided): Expressed in both skeletal and cardiac muscle.
Research relevance and current trends
- Research context keywords from the source record include: Actin Binding Proteins,Actin, etc.,Cardiovascular,Contractility,Cytoskeleton,Cytoskeleton/ECM,Microfilaments,Signal Transduction.
- Current studies often focus on connecting target abundance/localization to pathway perturbations across models, tissues, and cell states.
- Quantitative and multiplexed assays (e.g., imaging + immunoblot panels) are commonly used to compare phenotypes across conditions and time-courses.
Common research applications
- Western blotting (WB): assess relative target abundance across samples, treatments, or time-points.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): evaluate spatial distribution of target-positive staining in tissue architecture.
- Immunoprecipitation (IP): enrich target complexes for downstream immunoblot or interaction analyses.
Workflow ideas (metafield): Validate ACTN2 antibody specificity using KO/KD control samples (WB/IF/IHC as appropriate), Detect ACTN2 expression by Western blot in cell or tissue lysates, Detect ACTN2 in FFPE tissue sections by immunohistochemistry, Enrich ACTN2 by immunoprecipitation from lysates for downstream analysis
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Consider isoforms and post-translational modifications (PTMs) that may shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility.
- Apparent molecular weight may vary by sample type and processing (observed MW: 103 kDa; calculated MW: 103854 MW).
- Control concepts: include appropriate negative controls (e.g., isotype, KO/KD samples) and orthogonal validation when feasible.
Additional product details (from the source record)
- Molecular weight (observed): 103 kDa
- Cellular localization (provided): Cytoplasm, myofibril, sarcomere, Z line . Colocalizes with MYOZ1 and FLNC at the Z-lines of skeletal muscle.
- Tissue details (provided): Expressed in both skeletal and cardiac muscle.
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