Mouse monoclonal [1A4] antbody to alpha Smooth Muscle Actin.
Specificity
This antibody binds a-smooth muscle actin which is typical for vascular and visceral smooth muscle cells, but which is also present in myofibroblasts. The epitope that is recognized by a-SM1 is Ac-EEED.
Applications
Electron microscopy, ICC, IHC-Fr, IHC-P, WB
Reactivity
Chicken, Caprine, Monkey, Quail, Rat, Sheep, Porcine, Xenopus, Human
Cross Reactivity
This antibody cross reacts with many species including protochordates, lower craniates and mammals.
Immunogen
A peptide comprising the first 10 amino acids of a-smooth muscle actin with an acetylated N-terminus coupled to keyhole limpet hemocyanin via the C-terminal cysteine (Ac-EEEDSTALVC).
Host
Mouse
Clonality
Monoclonal
Clone ID
1A4
Isotype
IgG2a
Conjugate
Unconjugated
Product Form
Liquid
Storage
Shipped at 4°C. Upon delivery aliquot and store at -20°C. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.