Bio-Rad, MCA5775GA, Actin Beta antibody | 4C2

Mouse anti Human actin beta, clone 4C2, recognizes cytoplasmic actin beta (known also as ACTB and Beta Actin), a 41.7 kDa cytoskeletal protein. Actins are highly conserved proteins that are involved in cell motility, structure and integrity and are ubiquitously expressed in all eukaryotic cells. Six different isoforms of actin have been identified in mammals ( Vandekerckhove et al. 1978 ). Clone 4C2 is highly specific for cytoplasmic actin β and does not react with other actin isoforms. Mouse anti Human actin beta, clone 4C2 has been used to look at the remodeling of the actin cytoskeleton following sendai virus infection and the specific role of the viral M protein in actin remodeling ( Miazza et al. 2011 ).

Storage Information
This product is shipped at ambient temperature. It is recommended to aliquot and store at -20°C on receipt. When thawed, aliquot the sample as needed. Keep aliquots at 2-8°C for short term use (up to 4 weeks) and store the remaining aliquots at -20°C.
Avoid repeated freezing and thawing as this may denature the antibody. Storage in frost-free freezers is not recommended.