Actin

Actin Immunohistochemistry and Antibody

Actin: contractile protein

Actine is used to identify smooth muscle cells and myofibroblasts. Actin is also used to mark the boundaries of glands and identify malignant glands lacking a basal layer in numerous cancers, such as breast cancer.

 

actin immunohistochemistry

Image of Smooth Muscle Actin staining smooth muscle.

IHC