Alpha actinins belong to the spectrin gene superfamily
which represents a diverse group of cytoskeletal proteins,
including the alpha and beta spectrins and dystrophins. Alpha
actinin is an actin-binding protein with multiple roles in
different cell types. In nonmuscle cells, the cytoskeletal isoform
is found along microfilament bundles and adherens-type junctions,
where it is involved in binding actin to the membrane. In contrast,
skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle isoforms are localized to the
Z-disc and analogous dense bodies, where they help anchor the
myofibrillar actin filaments. This gene encodes a muscle-specific,
alpha actinin isoform that is expressed in both skeletal and
cardiac muscles.1) Saus, E., et al.Psychiatr Res 44(14):971-978(2010)
Immunogen
This ACTN2 antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 751-779 amino acids from the C-terminal region of human ACTN2.
Western blot analysis in mouse heart tissue lysates (35ug/lane).
Application Notes
For WB starting dilution is: 1:1000
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
Store at 4˚C for three months and -20˚C, stable for up to one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.