SYNONYMS
Actin alpha cardiac muscle 1, Alpha-cardiac actin, ACTC1, ACTC.
INTRODUCTION
Alpha-cardiac actin belongs to the actin family which is comprised of three main groups of actin isoforms, alpha, beta, and gamma. The alpha actins are found in muscle tissues and are a major constituent of the contractile apparatus. Defects in the cardiac actin have been associated with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (IDC) and familial hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (FHC).
DESCRIPTION
Ultra pure Cardiac Actin having a Molecular mass of 43,000 dalton.
