Actin (bovine alpha cardiac actin) 10x1.0mg

Protein

Actin (α-Actin)

Origin

Cardiac muscle alpha actin, bovine

Molecular mass

42kDa

Protein description

Actin from bovine cardiac muscle is a single chain polypeptide with a molecular weight of 42kD consisting of 375 amino acids. 

Purity

>99% by scanning densitometry.

Form

Lyophilized, ready-to-use.

Quantity per unit

10x1 mg

Buffer

2mM Tris-Cl pH 8.2, 0.4mM ATP, 0.5mM DTT, 0.1mM CaCl2, 1mM NaN3 and 0.3% disaccharides, when reconstituted with 1.0 ml ultrapure water to obtain a 1mg/ml solution.

Related products

For dilution of G-actin or exchange of ligand buffer into actin compatible buffer, MonoMix (Cat. #.: 5100-0*) may be used. In the absence of nucleators, the polymerization of G-actin is initiated by PolyMix (Cat.#: 5000-0*). 

Purification notes

Purified from bovine cardiac muscle, GPC.

Protein concentration

Determined by the Biuret method.

Storage instructions

Actin stored at –70°C upon arrival will be stable in performance for at least 6 months from the date of purchase. Solubilized G-actin is kept on ice and should be used within 1 week. Avoid refreezing.     

Shipping conditions 

At ambient temperature. Upon delivery store at -70°C.

Remarks

For Use in Research only. Not for Use in Human or Veterinary Diagnostical or Therapeutical Applications.

CAS no.

 51005-14-2