Tested Applications
| Positive IHC detected in | human hepatocirrhosis tissue, human tonsillitis tissue Note: suggested antigen retrieval with TE buffer pH 9.0; (*) Alternatively, antigen retrieval may be performed with citrate buffer pH 6.0 |
Recommended dilution
| Application | Dilution |
|---|---|
| Immunohistochemistry (IHC) | IHC : 1:5000-1:10000 |
| It is recommended that this reagent should be titrated in each testing system to obtain optimal results. | |
| Sample-dependent, Check data in validation data gallery. | |
Product Information
68627-5-Ig targets Cytokeratin 8 in IHC, ELISA applications and shows reactivity with human samples.
| Tested Reactivity | human |
| Host / Isotype | Mouse / IgG1 |
| Class | Monoclonal |
| Type | Antibody |
| Immunogen |
CatNo: Ag0488 Product name: Recombinant human KRT8 protein Source: e coli.-derived, PGEX-4T Tag: GST Domain: 1-483 aa of BC000654 Sequence: MSIRVTQKSYKVSTSGPRAFSSRSYTSGPGSRISSSSFSRVGSSNFRGGLGGGYGGASGMGGITAVTVNQSLLSPLVLEVDPNIQAVRTQEKEQIKTLNNKFASFIDKVRFLEQQNKMLETKWSLLQQQKTARSNMDNMFESYINNLRRQLETLGQEKLKLEAELGNMQGLVEDFKNKYEDEINKRTEMENEFVLIKKDVDEAYMNKVELESRLEGLTDEINFLRQLYEEEIRELQSQISDTSVVLSMDNSRSLDMDSIIAEVKAQYEDIANRSRAEAESMYQIKYEELQSLAGKHGDDLRRTKTEISEMNRNISRLQAEIEGLKGQRASLEAAIADAEQRGELAIKDANAKLSELEAALQRAKQDMARQLREYQELMNVKLALDIEIATYRKLLEGEESRLESGMQNMSIHTKTTSGYAGGLSSAYGGLTSPGLSYSLGSSFGSGAGSSSFSRTSSSRAVVVKKIETRDGKLVSESSDVLPK Predict reactive species |
| Full Name | keratin 8 |
| Calculated Molecular Weight | 54 kDa |
| GenBank Accession Number | BC000654 |
| Gene Symbol | Cytokeratin 8 |
| Gene ID (NCBI) | 3856 |
| RRID | AB_3743310 |
| Conjugate | Unconjugated |
| Form | Liquid |
| Purification Method | Protein G purification |
| UNIPROT ID | P05787 |
| Storage Buffer | PBS with 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol, pH 7.3. |
| Storage Conditions | Store at -20°C. Stable for one year after shipment. Aliquoting is unnecessary for -20oC storage. 20ul sizes contain 0.1% BSA. |
Background Information
Cytokeratin 8 (CK8) is a protein that belongs to the cytokeratin family, which is a group of structural proteins found in the intracytoplasmic cytoskeleton of epithelial cells. CK8 forms intermediate filaments within the cytoplasm of simple epithelial cells, typically as a dimer with cytokeratin 18 (CK18). These filaments provide a stabilizing framework that helps determine cell shape and enables cells to cope with mechanical stress. CK8/CK18 filaments also serve as a mesh of "paths" for signaling molecules, metabolites, and pathogens to travel within the cell in an organized manner. CK8 is expressed in various epithelial tissues and is particularly associated with glandular and simple epithelia. Its expression is also a significant marker in several types of cancer, including lung and esophageal cancer, where it can indicate tumor progression and poor prognosis.
Protocols
| Product Specific Protocols | |
|---|---|
| IHC protocol for Cytokeratin 8 antibody 68627-5-Ig | Download protocol |
| Standard Protocols | |
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| Click here to view our Standard Protocols |











