General description
The cytokeratins are a family of intermediate filaments found in almost all epithelial cells. They are divided into four subclasses depending on their patterns of reactivity and electrophoretic characteristics and are also arranged I a numbered series of 20 or more acoring to molecular weight and isoelectric point (Quinlan et al. 1985). Types 5 and 6 of cytokeratin (CK5/6) are in high frequency in mesothelial cells, as opposed to cells of adenocarcinoma. CK5/6 has been shown to be a reliable marker for mesothelioma and squamous cell carcinoma of the lung and Bowen′s disease. It does not react with pulmonary adenocarcinoma.
Specificity
Antibody recognizes Human Cytokeratin.
Immunogen
Purified cytokeratin 5 (Wild, 1986) (Mischke, 1987).
Application
Milli-MarkAnti-Cytokeratin 5 Antibody, 6-FITC, clone D5/16B4 is an antibody against Cytokeratin 5 for use in FC.
Research Category
Cell Structure
Research Sub Category
Cytoskeleton
Quality
Evaluated by flow cytometry using A431 cells
Target description
The calculated for Cytokeratin is 62 kDa, however, different isoforms state Cytokeratin 4 (59 kDa), Cytokeratin 5 (58 kDa) and Cytokeratin 6 (56 kDa).
Physical form
Protein A purified
Purified mouse monoclonal IgG1 conjugated to FITC in PBS buffer with 15mg/mL BSA and sodium azide at 0.1%.
Storage and Stability
Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C protected from light for up to 6 months from date of receipt.
Analysis Note
Control
A431 cells
Legal Information
MILLI-MARK is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
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- UPC:
- 12352203
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- FCMAB291F