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Description
Alpha-actin-2 also known as actin, aortic smooth muscle or alpha smooth muscle actin (alpha-SMA, SMactin, alpha-SM-actin, ASMA). Actin proteins are major components of the eukaryotic cytoskeleton. At least six vertebrate actin isoforms have been identified. The cytoplasmic beta- and gamma-actin proteins are referred to as non-muscle actin proteins as they are predominantly expressed in non-muscle cells where they control cell structure and motility. Actin has major functions. Firstly, F-actin polymers form microfilaments - polar intracellular tracks for kinesin motor proteins, allowing the transport of vesicles, organelles and other cargo. Actin is a component of the cytoskeleton and links to alpha-actinin, E-cadherin and beta-catenin at adherens junctions. actin has a role in cell motility through polymerization and depolymerization of fibrils.
Immunogen
Recombinant human ACTA2 (3-377aa) purified from E. coli