ACTR2 ( like 2, Actin Related Protein 2, Actin-like Protein 2, Actin-Related Protein 2, ACTR2, ARP2 Actin Related Protein 2 Homolog (yeast), ARP2, ARP2/3 Complex, ARP2_HUMAN)

Catalog number 220576 Supplier United States Biological

Actin polymerization is required for a variety of functions, including chemotaxis, cell migration, cell adhesion, and platelet activation. Cells trigger actin polymerization through either the de novo nucleation of filaments from monomeric actin, the severing of existing filaments to create uncapped barbed ends, or the uncapping of existing barbed ends. The nucleation of actin is a rate-limiting and unfavorable reaction in actin polymerization and therefore requires the involvement of the Arp2/3 complex, which helps create new filaments and promotes the end-to-side cross-linking of actin filaments into the branching meshwork. The Arp2/3 complex consists of the actin-related Arp2 and Arp3, and various other accessory proteins. The Arp2/3 complex promotes actin nucleation by binding the pointed end of actin filaments, or by associating with the side of an existing filament, and nucleates growth in the barbed direction. In addition, the Arp2/3 complex also mediates actin cytoskeletal outgrowths that are regulated by the Rho family of small GTPases. In response to GTP- binding Cdc42, the Arp2/3 complex binds the Cdc42 substrates, namely the WASP proteins, and initiates the formation of lamellipodia and filopodia. Applications Suitable for use in Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution Western Blot: 1:500-1:2000 Immunohistochemistry: 1:50-1:200 Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Storage and Stability May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Immunogen Recombinant full length ACTR2. Formulation Supplied as a liquid PBS, 0.1% sodium azide, 50% glycerol. Purity Purified by immunoaffinity chromatography. Specificity Recognizes endogenous levels of ACTR2. Species Crossreactivity: Human, mouse, rat Product Type Pab Source human Isotype IgG Grade Affinity Purified Applications IHC WB Crossreactivity Hu Mo Rt Storage -20°C MW 45

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