Muscle myosin is a hexameric protein containing 2 heavy
chain subunits, 2 alkali light chain subunits, and 2 regulatory
light chain subunits. This gene encodes the beta (or slow) heavy
chain subunit of cardiac myosin. It is expressed predominantly in
normal human ventricle. It is also expressed in skeletal muscle
tissues rich in slow-twitch type I muscle fibers. Changes in the
relative abundance of this protein and the alpha (or fast) heavy
subunit of cardiac myosin correlate with the contractile velocity
of cardiac muscle. Its expression is also altered during thyroid
hormone depletion and hemodynamic overloading. Mutations in this
gene are associated with familial hypertrophic cardiomyopathy,
myosin storage myopathy, dilated cardiomyopathy, and Laing
early-onset distal myopathy.1) Millat, G., et al. Clin. Chim. Acta 411 (23-24), 1983-1991 (2010) :
Immunogen
This MYH7 antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 185-211 amino acids from the N-terminal region of human MYH7.
Western Blot at 1:1000 dilution + human skeletal muscle lysate Lysates/proteins at 20 ug per lane.
Application
Western blot analysis in mouse spleen 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.