Target/Analyte:
α-SMA

Short Name α-SMA
Description Alpha-actin-2 also known as actin, aortic smooth muscle or alpha smooth muscle actin (α-SMA, SMactin, alpha-SM-actin, ASMA) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ACTA2 gene located on 10q22-q24.

Method/Kits with this Target/Analyte
Method/Kit Description
SMA Integrated Density ImageJ integrated density (intensity) measurement for SMA expression
SMA nuclei nuclei count/SMA field
SMA percent area/field measures % SMA staining per field
SMA staining mouse anti-α-SMA (Sigma Aldrich cat# A2547-100UL)
Immunohistochemistry (DAPI, Alexa Fluor-488, Alexa Fluor-568) Immunohistochemistry (IHC) - imaging antigens (proteins) in cells of a tissue section based on antibodies binding to antigens tissues. Combination of three targets.
Immunohistochemistry (DAPI, Alexa Fluor-488, Alexa Fluor-568), Transmitted Light Immunohistochemistry (IHC) - imaging antigens (proteins) in cells of a tissue section based on antibodies binding to antigens tissues. Combination of four targets.
Microscopy - Confocal 405, 488, 633

Studies Utilizing this Target/Analyte
Study Start Date Study Types Description
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