Anti-Cytokeratin 18 Antibody, clone 1G20 ZooMAb^® Rabbit Monoclonal

KLH-conjugated linear peptide corresponding to 25 amino acids from the C-terminal region of human Cytokeratin-18.

Quality Control Testing

Evaluated by Western Blotting in MCF7 cell lysate.

Western Blotting Analysis: A 1:1,000 dilution of this antibody detected Cytokeratin 18 in MCF7 cell lysate.

Tested applications

Western Blotting Analysis: A 1:1,000 dilution from a representative lot detected Cytokeratin 18 in A431, Raw264.7, and EL4 cell lysates.

Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) Analysis: A 1:1,000 dilution from a representative lot detected Cytokeratin 18 in human liver tissue sections.

Immunofluorescence Analysis: A 1:100 dilution from a representative lot detected Cytokeratin 18 in human breast tissue and patient-derived triple negative breast cancer organoid sections.

Immunocytochemistry Analysis: A 1:1,000 dilution from a representative lot detected Cytokeratin 18 in MCF7 cells.

Affinity Binding Assay: A representative lot of this antibody bound Cytokeratin 18 with a KD of 3.2 x 10-8 in an affinity binding assay.

Flow Cytometry Analysis: 0.1 μg from a representative lot detected Cytokeratin 18 in one million A431 cells.

Note: Actual optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user as specimens, and experimental conditions may vary with the end user

Clone 1G20 is a ZooMAb^® Rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody that specifically detects Cytokeratin-18. It targets an epitope within 25 amino acids from the C-terminal region.

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Keratin, type I cytoskeletal 18 (UniProt: P05783; also known as Cell proliferation-inducing gene 46 protein, Cytokeratin-18, CK-18, Keratin-18, K18) is encoded by the KRT18 (also known as CYK18, PIG46) gene (Gene ID: 3875) in human. Cytokeratin-18 (CK-18) is a type I, acidic, intermediate filament protein that is expressed in single-layered epithelial tissues. Its expression is observed in epithelial cells of stomach, duodenum, ileum, colon, placenta, and liver. Higher frequency of CK-18 positivity is observed in adenocarcinomas of the lung, small intestine, prostate, pancreas, and the lymph nodes of breast carcinoma. It forms heteropolymers with its co-expressed complementary type II keratin partner CK-8, which assembles into keratin filaments. It is involved in the uptake of thrombin-antithrombin complexes by hepatic cells. Upon phosphorylation, it plays a role in filament reorganization. It is proteolytically cleaved by caspases during epithelial cell apoptosis and necrosis and this cleavage is shown to occur at Asp-238. Phosphorylation of cytokeratin-18 at serine 33 is shown to increase during mitosis in cultured cells and in regenerating liver. Serine 33 phosphorylation is considered to be essential for its association with 14-3-3 proteins and has a role in keratin organization and distribution. Cytokeratin-18 can undergo O-glycosylation, which results in its increased solubility and reduction in its stability. Mutations in KRT18 gene are known to cause liver cirrhosis characterized by severe panlobular liver-cell swelling with Mallory body formation, prominent pericellular fibrosis, and marked deposits of copper. This ZooMAb recombinant monoclonal antibody, generated by our propriety technology, offers significantly enhanced specificity, affinity, reproducibility, and stability over conventional monoclonals. (Ref.: Menz, A., et al. (2021). Mol. Med. 27(1); Article number: 16; Cheng, Y., et al. (2019). Oncol. Rep. 42(1); 301-312).

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Purified recombinant rabbit monoclonal antibody IgG, lyophilized in PBS, 5% Trehalose, normal appearance a coarse or translucent resin. The PBS/trehalose components in the ZooMAb formulation can have the appearance of a semi-solid (bead like gel) after lyophilization. This is a normal phenomenon. Please follow the recommended reconstitution procedure in the data sheet to dissolve the semi-solid, bead-like, gel-appearing material. The resulting antibody solution is completely stable and functional as proven by full functional testing. Contains no biocide or preservatives, such as azide, or any animal by-products. Larger pack sizes provided as multiples of 25 μL.

Recommend storage of lyophilized product at 2-8°C; Before reconstitution, micro-centrifuge vials briefly to spin down material to bottom of the vial; Reconstitute each vial by adding 25 μL of filtered lab grade water or PBS; Reconstituted antibodies can be stored at 2-8°C, or -20°C for long term storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaws.

Reconstitute lyophilized antibody pellet with 25μL of ultrapure water or Phosphate Buffered Saline (PBS). Please refer to our reconstitution protocol and the specific application guidance on the suggested starting dilutions and sample type.

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