Background:

Keratins (cytokeratins) are intermediate filament proteins that are mainly expressed in epithelial cells. Keratin heterodimers composed of an acidic keratin (or type I keratin, keratins 9 to 23) and a basic keratin (or type II keratin, keratins 1 to 8) assemble to form filaments. Keratin isoforms demonstrate tissue- and differentiation-specific profiles that make them useful as research biomarkers. Research studies have shown that mutations in keratin genes are associated with skin disorders, liver and pancreatic diseases, and inflammatory intestinal diseases.

Specificity:

Recognizes endogenous levels of Cytokeratin 18 protein.

Alternative names:

CYK18; Keratin type I cytoskeletal 18; Cell proliferation-inducing gene 46 protein; Cytokeratin-18; CK-18; Keratin-18; K18

Species reactivity:

Human, Mouse, Rat

Host:

Mouse

Ig type:

Liquid in 0.42% Potassium phosphate, 0.87% Sodium chloride, pH 7.3, 30% glycerol, and 0.01% sodium azide.

Immunogen:

Recombinant protein corresponding to human Cytokeratin 18.

Purification & Purity:

The antibody was affinity-purified from mouse antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen and the purity is > 95% (by SDS-PAGE).

Molecular weight:

~ 48 kDa

Applications:

WB, IHC

Usage:

WB (1/1000 - 1/3000), IHC (1/200 - 1/500)

Storage:

Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Precautions:

For research use only, not for use in diagnostic procedure.

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