Actin
α-cardiac actin, bovine
Cat. #: 8201-03
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Description
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Protein
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Actin (α-Actin)
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Origin
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Cardiac muscle alpha actin, bovine
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Molecular mass
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42kDa
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Protein description
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Actin from bovine cardiac muscle is a single chain polypeptide with a molecular weight of 42kD consisting of 375 amino acids.
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Purity
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>99% by scanning densitometry.
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Properties
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Form
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Lyophilized, ready-to-use.
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Quantity per unit
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10x1 mg
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Buffer
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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.
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Related products
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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*).
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Purification notes
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Purified from bovine cardiac muscle, GPC.
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Protein concentration
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Determined by the Biuret method.
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Storage instructions
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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.
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Shipping conditions
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At ambient temperature. Upon delivery store at -70°C.
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Remarks
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For Use in Research only. Not for Use in Human or Veterinary Diagnostical or Therapeutical Applications.
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CAS no.
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51005-14-2
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Further Information
Product DataSheet
Material and Safety Data Sheet
Protein Sequence on NCBI
References
Lymphocyte-specific protein 1 regulates mechanosensory oscillation of podosomes and actin isoform-based actomyosinsymmetry breaking.
Cervero P, Wiesner C, Bouissou A, Poincloux R, Linder S.
Nat Commun. 2018 Feb 6;9(1):515. doi: 10.1038/s41467-018-02904-x.