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AB6017

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Anti-F-actin-capping protein subunit beta Antibody

from rabbit

Synonym(s):

capping protein (actin filament) muscle Z-line, beta, F-actin capping protein beta subunit

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352203
eCl@ss:
32160702
NACRES:
NA.41

biological source

rabbit

Quality Level

antibody form

purified antibody

antibody product type

primary antibodies

clone

polyclonal

species reactivity

mouse, rat, human

species reactivity (predicted by homology)

canine (based on 100% sequence homology), primate (based on 100% sequence homology), bovine (based on 100% sequence homology)

technique(s)

immunocytochemistry: suitable
western blot: suitable

NCBI accession no.

UniProt accession no.

shipped in

wet ice

target post-translational modification

unmodified

Gene Information

bovine ... Capzb(338052)
dog ... Capzb(478209)
human ... CAPZB(832)
mouse ... Capzb(12345)
rat ... Capzb(298584)

General description

F-actin-capping-protein subunit beta (CapZ beta) belongs to the F-actin capping protein family, which are characteristic heterodimers, consisting of an α subunit (31-36 kDa) and a β subunit (28-32 kDa), that cap the barbed end of actin filaments within all eukaryotes. Their ability to bind the actin filaments is in a manner independent of Ca2++ and requires the C-terminal end of both subunits for optimal binding. F-actin capping protein subunit beta is contained within the Z-discs of striated muscle, where it functions to inhibit the polymerization and depolymerization of actin. Within vertebrates, there are three isoforms for each of F-actin capping protein subunit beta’s subunits. While there is almost nothing known regarding the β3 subunit, the β1 and β2 isoforms each have distinct roles. The isoform β2 is predominantly expressed in non-muscle cells and is found in intercalated discs and the cell periphery, but is not observed at Z-discs. Isoform β1 is more greatly expressed in striated muscle and is localized at the Z-discs. It also contains the COOH-terminal extension necessary for capping the actin.

Specificity

The antibody recognizes F-actin-capping protein subunit beta at the C-terminus of isoform 2.

Immunogen

Epitope: C-terminus of Isoform 2
KLH-conjugated linear peptide corresponding to human F-actin-capping protein subunit beta of the C-terminus of isoform 2.

Application

Detect F-actin-capping protein subunit beta using this Anti-F-actin-capping protein subunit beta Antibody validated for use in WB & IC.
Immunocytochemistry Analysis: 1:500 dilution of the antibody has been shown to detect F-actin-capping protein subunit beta in NIH/3T3 and A431 cells.
Research Category
Cell Structure
Research Sub Category
Cytoskeleton

Quality

Evaluated by Western Blot in HeLa cell lysate.

Western Blot Analysis: 0.1 µg/mL of this antibody detected F-actin-capping protein subunit beta in 10 µg of HeLa cell lysate.

Target description

~ 34 kDa observed MW. There are 3 isoforms produced by alternative splicing: Isoform 1 at 31 kDa, Isoform 2 at 31 kDa, and Isoform 3 (sequence not available).

Physical form

Format: Purified
Protein A purified
Purified rabbit polyclonal in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine, pH 7.4, 150 mM NaCl, with 0.05% sodium azide.

Storage and Stability

Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt.

Analysis Note

Control
HeLa cell lysate

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

Disclaimer

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Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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