Consistent Pan-Actin Antibody for the Most Part

Cell Biology
UC Berkeley
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Company:

Sigma-Aldrich

Product Name:

Anti-pan-Actin Antibody

Catalog Number:

MABT1333

Clone Number:

2A3

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As a loading control for western blots, our lab used to use the b-actin. However, due to inconsistency issue, we have recently switched over to pan-anti-actin.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Applications

Western Blot

Sample

Murine T cell and Muscle cell

Primary Incubation

1:10,000 in BSA

Blocking Agent

Nonfat dry milk

Secondary Incubation

Rabbit hrp

Tertiary Incubation

N/A

Detection

ECL

Results Summary

The antibody works really well when it is used fresh. However our lab re-use the antibody multiple times and it needs to be changed unlike other antibodies. Therefore, there is a shorter shelf life for the antibody when re-using multiple times. Otherwise, it is an excellent loading control.

DOI or PMID #

N/A

Additional Notes

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Summary

The Good

Very bright when used fresh

The Bad

It can be too bright therefore some titration is necessary

The Bottom Line

This is a great loading control antibody therefore a must for western blots.

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