Multi Cytokeratin Antibody

SKU: orb2639605

Description

Twenty human keratins are resolved with two-dimensional gel electrophoresis into acidic (pI 6.0) subfamilies. This mAb recognizes acidic (Type I or LMW) and basic (Type II or HMW) cytokeratins, including 59kDa (CK4); 58kDa (CK5); 56kDa (CK6); 52kDa (CK8); 56.5kDa (CK10); 53kDa (CK13) and 45kDa (CK18). This is a broad-spectrum mAb which has been reported to differentiate epithelial tumors from non-epithelial tumors. Many studies have shown the usefulness of keratins as markers in cancer research and tumor diagnosis.

Images & Validation

• Tested Applications: IHC-P
• Dilution Range: 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.
• Reactivity: Human, Rat
• Application Notes:
  Optimal dilution of the Multi Cytokeratin antibody should be determined by the researcher.1. Staining of formalin-fixed tissues requires boiling tissue sections in pH 9 10mM Tris with 1mM EDTA for 10-20 min followed by cooling at RT for 20 min.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.

Key Properties

• Antibody Type: Primary Antibody
• Host: Mouse
• Clonality: Monoclonal
• Isotype: Mouse IgG1, kappa
• Clone No.: KRT/457
• Immunogen: A Keratin-enriched preparation from cultured human epithelial cells was used as the immunogen for the Multi Cytokeratin antibody.
• Purification: Protein G affinity chromatography
• Conjugation: Unconjugated

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C for up to 2 weeks. For long term storage store at -20°C in small aliquots to prevent freeze-thaw cycles.
• Buffer/Preservatives: Prediluted in 1X PBS, 0.1 mg/ml rAlbumin, 0.05% sodium azide; For IHC use only
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

IHC: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded human bladder carcinoma stained with Multi Cytokeratin antibody (KRT/457).

IHC: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded rat oviduct stained with Multi Cytokeratin antibody (KRT/457).

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