Cytokeratin 8 Antibody [TS1]

ProSci
Product Code: PSI-33-165
Product Group: Primary Antibodies
Supplier: ProSci
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Overview

Host Type: Mouse
Antibody Isotype: IgG1
Antibody Clonality: Monoclonal
Antibody Clone: TS1
Regulatory Status: RUO
Target Species: Human
Applications:
  • Immunofluorescence (IF)
  • Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
  • Western Blot (WB)
Shipping:
blue ice
Storage:
Aliquot and Store at -20C. Avoid freez-thaw cycles.

Images

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IHC testing of human colon carcinoma stained with Cytokeratin 8 antibody (TS1).
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IHC testing of human colon carcinoma stained with Cytokeratin 8 antibody (TS1).

Further Information

Additional Names:
KRT8, CARD2, CK8, CYK8, K2C8, K8, KO, CK-8
Application Note:
Flow Cytometry: 0.5-1 ug/million cells

IF: 1-2 ug/ml

IHC (FFPE): 0.5-1.0 ug/ml for 30 min at RT (1)

Prediluted format : incubate for 30 min at RT (2)

The concentration stated for each application is a general starting point. Variations in protocols, secondaries and substrates may require the antibody to be titered up or down for optimal performance.

1. Staining of formalin-fixed tissues requires boiling tissue sections in 10mM Citrate Buffer, pH 6.0, for 10-20 min followed by cooling at RT for 20 minutes.
2. The prediluted format is supplied in a dropper bottle and is optimized for use in IHC. After epitope retrieval step (if required), drip mAb solution onto the tissue section and incubate at RT for 30 min.

Background:
Cytokeratin 8 is the product of the KRT8 gene and one of the most abundant keratins. The KRT8 gene is a member of the type II keratin family clustered on the long arm of chromosome 12. Cytokeratin 8 participates in cellular differentiation and signal transduction, protects against apoptosis, stress and injury, and helps maintain cellular structural integrity. It is primarily found in the non-squamous epithelia and is present in majority of adenocarcinomas and ductal carcinomas. It is absent in squamous cell carcinomas. Specific combinations of cytokeratins are associated with certain epithelial cells, and therefore useful in the characterization of poorly differentiated carcinoma. Hepatocellular carcinomas are defined by the use of antibody that recognizes only cytokeratin 8 and 18. Keratin 8 exists on several types of normal and neoplastic epithelia, including many ductal and glandular epithelia such as colon, stomach, small intestine, trachea, and esophagus as well as in transitional epithelium. Antibody to Cytokeratin 8 does not react with skeletal muscle or nerve cells. Epithelioid sarcoma, chordoma, and adamantinoma show strong positivity corresponding to that of simple epithelia (with antibodies against Keratin 8, 18 and 19). Reportedly, Cytokeratin 8 antibody is useful for the differentiation of lobular (ring-like, perinuclear) from ductal (peripheral-predominant) carcinoma of the breast.
Buffer:
PBS with 0.1 mg/ml BSA and 0.05% sodium azide
Concentration:
0.2 mg/mL
Conjugate:
Unconjugated
DISCLAIMER:
Optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user. The information provided is a guideline for product use. This product is for research use only.
Immunogen:
Keratin preparation from a human carcinoma was used as the immunogen for this Cytokeratin 8 antibody. The epitope of the TS1 mAb has been determined to be within amino acids 343-357.
NCBI Gene ID #:
3856
NCBI Official Name:
keratin 8
NCBI Official Symbol:
KRT8
NCBI Organism:
Homo sapiens
Physical State:
Liquid
Purification:
Protein G affinity chromatography
Research Area:
Cancer
SPECIFICITY:
Does not react with rat
Swissprot #:
P05787
User NOte:
Optimal dilutions for each application to be determined by the researcher