Identification of Antibody for Loading Control

Center for Regenerative Medicine
Boston University
Postdoctoral Associate

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Company:

MilliporeSigma

Product Name:

Monoclonal Anti-ß-Actin antibody

Catalog Number:

A5441

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The monoclonal anti-beta-actin was used to detect beta-actin as loading control in the western blot method. This primary antibody was recommended by colleagues.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Applications

Western Blot

Sample

Protein extract

Primary Incubation

1:10,000

Blocking Agent

5% non-fat milk

Secondary Incubation

Anti-mouse secondary antibody at 1:20,000

Tertiary Incubation

None

Detection

Chemiluminescence detection method

Results Summary

Beta-actin was easily detected. 20 seconds of exposure was sufficient to detect this protein.

DOI or PMID #

N/A

Additional Notes

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Summary

The Good

Highly sensitive, reliable, and easy to use.

The Bad

None

The Bottom Line

The antibody can be reused multiple times (3X) when stored in the fridge.

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