Anti-Cytokeratin 18 Antibody, clone RGE53

Description

• General description: Cytokeratins are a subfamily of intermediate filament proteins and are characterized by a remarkable biochemical diversity, represented in epithelial tissues by at least 20 different polypeptides. They range in molecular weight from between 40 kDa and 68 kDa and isoelectric pH between 4.9 - 7.8, The individual cytokeratin polypeptides are designated 1-20. The various epithelia in the human body usually express cytokeratins which are not only characteristic of the type of epithelium, but also related to the degree of maturation or differentiation within an epithelium. Cytokeratin subtype expression patterns are used to an increasing extent in the distinction of different types of epithelial malignancies.
• Specificity: Specifically recognizes glandular epithelial cells from gastro-intestinal tract, respiratory tract and urogenetical tract. As well as endocrine and exocrine tissues and mesothelial cells. It is unreactive with stratified squamous epithelia (esophagus, epidermis, ectocervix). In transitional epithelium of the bladder RGE53 only reacts with the superficial (umbrella) cells. RGE53 can distinguish adenocarcinomas and mesotheliomas from squamous cell carcinoma and non-epithelial tumours. The antibody is directed against 45 kD cytokeratin protein (cytokeratin 18). Cross reactivity with; Keratin from most mammals, birds.
• Immunogen: Cytoskeletal preparation from HeLa cells
• Application: Anti-Cytokeratin 18 Antibody, clone RGE53 is an antibody against Cytokeratin 18 for use in FC, IC, IH & WB.
• Target description: 45 kD
• Linkage: Replaces: 04-586
• Physical form: Format: Purified
• Storage and Stability: Maintain for 1 year at -20°C from date of shipment. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
• Analysis Note: ControlSkin , Pancreas/tumor
• Other Notes: Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.
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