Cytokeratin 8 Antibody

SKU: orb2637809

Description

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.

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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
Application Notes	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. Read more...

Key Properties

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Antibody Type	Primary Antibody
Host	Mouse
Clonality	Monoclonal
Isotype	Mouse IgG1, kappa
Clone No.	TS1
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.
Purification	Protein G affinity chromatography
Conjugation	Unconjugated

Storage & Handling

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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

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

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IHC-P

Immunohistochemistry Paraffin

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