Background:

Defects in ACTA2 are the cause of aortic aneurysm familial thoracic type 6 (AAT6) [MIM:611788]. AATs are characterized by permanent dilation of the thoracic aorta usually due to degenerative changes in the aortic wall. They are primarily associated with a characteristic histologic appearance known as 'medial necrosis' or 'Erdheim cystic medial necrosis' in which there is degeneration and fragmentation of elastic fibers, loss of smooth muscle cells, and an accumulation of basophilic ground substance.

Specificity:

This antibody detects endogenous levels of α-SMA and does not cross-react with related proteins.

Alternative names:

ACTA2; AAT6; ACTSA; MYMY5; Actin, aortic smooth muscle; Alpha-actin-2; Cell growth-inhibiting gene 46 protein; alpha-SMA; a-SMA; aSMA; SMA-alpha;

Species reactivity:

Human,Mouse,Rat, Zebra fish

Host:

Rabbit

Ig type:

Rabbit IgG, 1mg/ml in PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.2

Immunogen:

Recombinant antibody.

Purification & Purity:

Protein A affinity purified

Molecular weight:

~ 42 kDa

Applications:

WB IHC FC

Usage:

WB: 1:1000-1:5000 IHC: 1:50-1:200 FC: 1:50-1:100

Storage:

Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Precautions:

For research use only, not for use in diagnostic procedure.

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