Anti-Cytokeratin 18 Antibody, clone RGE53

Cytokeratins are a subfamily of intermediate filament proteins and are characterized by a remarkable biochemical diversity, represented in epithelial tissues by at least 20 different polypeptides. They range in molecular weight from between 40 kDa and 68 kDa and isoelectric pH between 4.9 - 7.8, The individual cytokeratin polypeptides are designated 1-20. The various epithelia in the human body usually express cytokeratins which are not only characteristic of the type of epithelium, but also related to the degree of maturation or differentiation within an epithelium. Cytokeratin subtype expression patterns are used to an increasing extent in the distinction of different types of epithelial malignancies.

Specifically recognizes glandular epithelial cells from gastro-intestinal tract, respiratory tract and urogenetical tract. As well as endocrine and exocrine tissues and mesothelial cells. It is unreactive with stratified squamous epithelia (esophagus, epidermis, ectocervix). In transitional epithelium of the bladder RGE53 only reacts with the superficial (umbrella) cells. RGE53 can distinguish adenocarcinomas and mesotheliomas from squamous cell carcinoma and non-epithelial tumours. The antibody is directed against 45 kD cytokeratin protein (cytokeratin 18). Cross reactivity with; Keratin from most mammals, birds.

Cytoskeletal preparation from HeLa cells

Anti-Cytokeratin 18 Antibody, clone RGE53 is an antibody against Cytokeratin 18 for use in FC, IC, IH & WB.

Research Category
Cell Structure

Research Sub Category
Cytokeratins

Western blot

Immunohistochemistry on fresh frozen or acetone fixed tissue sections. Formalin fixed, paraffin embedded tissues are not recommended for RGE53.

Immunocytochemistry: (10μg/mL) Light fixation with 4% formalin, 2.5% PFA ( 5-10 minutes room temperature) or acetone. {See, Barrett, et al 2001} Permeabilization with 0.2% triton X-100 in blocking buffer if using formalin or PFA fixations.

Flow cytometry: Acetone fixed/ethanol fixed cells {See Mezosi, E et al, 2002}.

Optimal working dilutions must be determined by the end user.

45 kD

Replaces: 04-586

Format: Purified

Protein A Purified mouse immunoglobulin in 20 mM sodium phosphate, 250 mM NaCl, pH. 7.6, with 0.1% sodium azide as a preservative.

Protein A purified

Maintain for 1 year at -20°C from date of shipment. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

Control
Skin , Pancreas/tumor

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

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