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| Alternative Names | Actin, cytoplasmic 1;Beta-actin;Actin, cytoplasmic 1, N-terminally processed;ACTB; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of human beta Actin, identical to the related rat and mouse sequences. |
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Overview
Anti-beta Actin/ACTB Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting ACTB. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: IgG; reactivity: Chicken,Human,Monkey,Mouse,Rat,Zebrafish; observed MW: 42 kDa; calculated MW: 41737 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-beta Actin/ACTB Antibody catalog # PA1872. Tested in WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Monkey, Mouse, Rat, Chicken, Zebrafish. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: ACTB — Actin, cytoplasmic 1
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: IgG
- Species reactivity: Chicken,Human,Monkey,Mouse,Rat,Zebrafish
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 42 kDa; Calculated: 41737 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): Actins are highly conserved proteins that are involved in various types of cell motility and are ubiquitously expressed in all eukaryotic cells.
Scientific background (datasheet): beta-Actin (ACTB) also known as BETA-ACTIN or ACTIN, CYTOPLASMIC, 1, is one of six different actin isoforms which have been identified in humans. This is one of the two nonmuscle cytoskeletal actins. Actins are highly conserved proteins that are involved in cell motility, structure and integrity. Ueyama et al. (1996) used fluorescence in situ hybridization to map ACTB to 7p22. By PCR of somatic cell hybrid DNAs, they mapped 4 ACTB pseudogenes to other chromosomes. Karakozova et al. (2006) found that arginylation of beta-actin regulates cell motility. The majority of Ate1-null cells appeared smaller than wildtype cells and were apparently unable to form a lamella during movement along the substrate. Karakozova et al. (2006) concluded that arginylation of beta-actin apparently represents a critical step in the actin N-terminal processing needed for actin functioning in vivo.
Cellular localization (datasheet): Cytoplasm, cytoskeleton . Localized in cytoplasmic mRNP granules containing untranslated mRNAs.
Tissue details (datasheet): Brain specific. .
Sequence similarities (datasheet): Belongs to the actin family.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Protein Phosphorylation,Ser/Thr Kinases,Signal Transduction.
- Supports comparative expression analysis across conditions, genotypes, or treatments when paired with appropriate controls.
- Useful for confirming target presence and subcellular distribution using orthogonal readouts (e.g., microscopy vs. immunoblotting).
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): Compare relative target abundance and apparent size/isoforms across samples; interpret bands in light of expected MW and potential PTMs.
- ELISA: Measure target abundance in compatible matrices using a standard-curve readout; ensure dilution linearity and appropriate controls.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Assess tissue distribution and cell-type patterns; interpret staining with appropriate negative controls and antigen context.
- Flow cytometry: Quantify target-positive populations in single-cell suspensions; pair with viability and isotype/FMO controls conceptually.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Consider isoforms, post-translational modifications, and processing that can shift apparent molecular weight or localization.
- Cross-reactivity (datasheet): No cross reactivity with other proteins
- Use appropriate positive and negative controls (e.g., KO/KD, blocking peptide, or isotype controls) to support specificity interpretation.
As a polyclonal antibody, this reagent may recognize multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may require careful specificity controls.
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