Clone: C50
Background: Cytokeratins (CK) are intermediate filaments of epithelial cells, both in keratinizing tissue (ie., skin) and non-keratinizing cells (ie., mesothelial cells). Although not a traditional marker for endothelial cells, cytokeratins have also been found in some microvascular endothelial cells. Atleast 20 different cytokeratins (CK) in the molecular range of 40-70 kDa and isoelectric points of 5-8.5 can be identified using two dimensional gel electrophoresis. Biochemically, most members of the CK family fall into one of two classes, type I (acidic polypeptides) and type II (basic polypeptides). At least one member of the acidic family and one member of the basic family is expressed in all epithelial cells. Monoclonal antibodies to cytokeratin proteins can be useful markers for tumor identification and classification.Simple epithelia express cytokeratin 8 in combination with 18. Basal cells of stratified epithelia express cytokeratin 5 with cytokeratin 14. Therefore this antibody reacts with a wide range of epithelia and their carcinomas.
Immunogen: Hybridoma produced by the fusion of splenocytes from mice immunized with cytoskeleton preparation of HeLa cells and mouse myeloma cells.
Purification Method: Protein A/G Chromatography
Concentration: See vial for concentration
Formulation: Provided as solution in phosphate buffered saline with 0.08% sodium azide
References: 1. Kovarik, et al, J. Tumor Marker Oncol. 1990, 5, 219
UniProt: P05787
Caution: This product is intended FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY, and FOR TESTS IN VITRO, not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures involving humans or animals.
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