Thermo Fisher Scientific pan Cytokeratin Polyclonal Antibody

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

1:300

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Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) (IHC (P))

1:400

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Immunohistochemistry (Frozen) (IHC (F))

1:100-1:500

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Immunocytochemistry (ICC/IF)

1:100-1:500

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Flow Cytometry (Flow)

1:20-1:100

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ELISA (ELISA)

1:500-1:1,000

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Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Pig, Rat

Host/Isotype

Rabbit / IgG

Class

Polyclonal

Type

Antibody

Immunogen

KLH conjugated synthetic peptide derived from human pan cytokeratin.

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

1 mg/mL

Purification

Protein A

Storage buffer

0.01M TBS, pH 7.4, with 50% glycerol, 1% BSA

Contains

0.02% ProClin 300

Storage conditions

-20°C

Shipping conditions

Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)

Target Information

Cytokeratins are proteins of keratin-containing intermediate filaments found in the intracytoplasmic cytoskeleton of epithelial tissue. The cytokeratins are encoded by a family encompassing 30 genes. Among them, 20 are epithelial genes and the remaining 10 are specific for trichocytes. In the cytoplasm, the keratin filaments conform a complex network which extends from the surface of the nucleus to the cell membrane. Numerous accessory proteins are involved in the genesis and maintenance of such structure. This association between the plasma membrane and the nuclear surface provides important implications for the organization of the cytoplasm and cellular communication mechanisms. Apart from the relatively static functions provided in terms of supporting the nucleus and providing tensile strength to the cell, the cytokeratin networks undergo rapid phosphate exchanges mediated depolymerization, with important implications in the more dynamic cellular processes such as mitosis and post-mitotic period, cell movement and differentiation. Cytokeratins interact with desmosomes and hemidesmosomes, thus collaborating to cell-cell adhesion and basal cell-underlying connective tissue connection.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.