Thermo Fisher Scientific Cytokeratin 5/6 Monoclonal Antibody (D5/16B4)

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) (IHC (P))

1:50-1:200

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Product Specifications

Host/Isotype

Mouse

Class

Monoclonal

Type

Antibody

Clone

D5/16B4

Immunogen

Purified Cytokeratin 5 and 6

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

0.05 mg/mL

Storage conditions

2-8°C

Shipping conditions

Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)

RRID

AB_2925245

Product Specific Information

This monoclonal antibody reacts with Cytokeratin 5/6, and reacts weakly with Cytokeratin 4. It stains the basal cells of squamous and glandular epithelia, part of stratum spinosum of squamous epithelium, myoepithelium, and mesothelium. It does not stain adenous epithelium. Therefore, this antibody can be used to distinguish squamous carcinoma from adenocarcinoma, and to differentiate epitheloid mesothelioma from non-epitheliod mesothelioma and adenocarcinoma. It is also a useful antibody to distinguish benign ductal hyperplasias from non-invasive neoplastic proliferations. Positive tissue: Skin.

Expected Staining Pattern: Cytoplasmic

Target Information

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the keratin gene family. The type II cytokeratins consist of basic or neutral proteins which are arranged in pairs of heterotypic keratin chains coexpressed during differentiation of simple and stratified epithelial tissues. This type II cytokeratin is specifically expressed in the basal layer of the epidermis with family member KRT14. Mutations in these genes have been associated with a complex of diseases termed epidermolysis bullosa simplex. The type II cytokeratins are clustered in a region of chromosome 12q12-q13.

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