Actin from bovine cardiac muscle is a single chain polypeptide with a molecular weight of 42 kDa consisting of 375 amino acids.
Purity
>99% by scanning densitometry.
Properties
Form
Lyophilized, ready-to-use.
Quantity per unit
2x 0.5 mg
Buffer
2 mM Tris-Cl pH 8.2, 0.4 mM ATP, 0.5 mM DTT, 0.1 mM CaCl2, 1 mM NaN3 and 0.3% disaccharides, when reconstituted with 1.0 ml ultrapure water to obtain a 1 mg/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
Proteins and buffers from Hypermol® are made of the ultrapure reagents in Milli-Q™ water, as described in our publications.