Cytokeratin 8 &18 (B22.1/B23.1), MMab

Antibodies are temperature sensitive, and MUST ship Priority Overnight!

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.

Presentation Description

Cytokeratin 8 & 18 is a cocktail of mouse monoclonal antibodies 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.

Type	MMab
Clone	B22.1/B23.1
Isotype	IgG1
Reactivity	Paraffin, Frozen
Application
Control