IHC of Cytokeratin 8 & 18 on an FFPE Colon Carcinoma Tissue
| Intended Use | For In Vitro Diagnostic Use | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary and Explanation | Cytokeratin 8 belongs to the Type II (basic) subfamily of high molecular-weight keratins and exists in combination with Cytokeratin 18 (Type I [acidic] subfamily of low molecular weight keratins). They are perhaps the most commonly found products of the intermediate filament gene family, and are expressed in single-layer epithelial tissues of the body. Cytokeratins 8 and 18 can be found in most simple epithelium (e.g., thyroid, female breast, gastrointestinal tract, and respiratory tract). Adenocarcinomas and most Non-keratinizing Squamous Carcinomas will stain, but Keratinizing Squamous Carcinomas will not. This antibody is used when attempting to demonstrate the presence of Paget cells; there is very little keratin 18 in the normal epidermis so only Paget cells will stain. This approach facilitates the interpretation using immunostains and is more sensitive than mucin histochemistry. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Antibody Type | Rabbit Monoclonal | Clone | EP17 & EP30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Isotype | IgG | Reactivity | Paraffin, Frozen | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Localization | Cytoplasmic | Control | Breast, Ovary, GI, Prostate, Pancreas, Salivary Gland, Colon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Presentation | CK8/18 is a rabbit monoclonal antibody derived from cell culture supernatant that is concentrated, dialyzed, filter sterilized and diluted in buffer pH 7.5, containing BSA and sodium azide as a preservative. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Note: For concentrated antibodies, please centrifuge prior to use to ensure recovery of all product. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
