Basic Cytokeratin Antibody (HMW / Type II)

• Catalog Number: orb248630
• Category: Antibodies
• Description: This antibody recognizes HMW Keratin 1, 5, 10 and 14. In normal epithelia, it stains stratified epithelia, myoepithelial cells and basal cells in the prostate gland and bronchi. The HMW Cytokeratin antibody shows no reactivity with hepatocytes, pancreatic acinar cells, proximal renal tubules, or endometrial glands; there is no reactivity with cells derived from simple epithelia. Mesenchymal tumors, lymphomas, melanomas, neural tumors, and neuroendocrine tumors are negative with this mAb. It stains myoepithelial cells and has been shown to be useful in distinguishing prostate adenocarcinoma from benign prostate. It has also been useful in separating benign from malignant intraductal breast proliferations.
• Species/Host: Mouse
• Clonality: Monoclonal
• Clone Number: 34BE12
• Tested applications: FACS, IF, IHC-P, WB
• Reactivity: Human, Mouse, Rat
• Isotype: Mouse IgG1, kappa
• Immunogen: Solubilized keratin extract from human stratum corneum was used as the immunogen for this HMW Cytokeratin antibody.
• Dilution range: Flow cytometry: 1-2ug/million cells,Immunofluorescence: 1-2ug/ml,Western blot: 1-2ug/ml,Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 0.25-0.5ug/ml for 30 min at RT
• Purity: Protein G affinity chromatography
• Conjugation: Unconjugated
• Formula: 0.2 mg/ml in 1X PBS with 0.1 mg/ml BSA (US sourced) and 0.05% sodium azide
• Hazard Information: This HMW Cytokeratin antibody is available for research use only.
• Entrez: 3848
• Storage: Store the HMW Cytokeratin antibody at 2-8°C (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20°C or colder (without azide).
• Buffer/Preservatives: 0.2 mg/ml in 1X PBS with 0.1 mg/ml rAlbumin (US sourced) and 0.05% sodium azide
• Note: For research use only
• Application notes: The concentration stated for each application is a general starting point. Variations in protocols, secondaries and substrates may require the HMW Cytokeratin antibody to be titered up or down for optimal performance.1. Staining of formalin-fixed tissues requires boiling tissue sections in 10mM citrate buffer, pH 6.0, for 10-20 min followed by cooling at RT for 20 minutes.2. The prediluted format is supplied in a dropper bottle and is optimized for use in IHC. After epitope retrieval step (if required), drip mAb solution onto the tissue section and incubate at RT for 30 min.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.

Western blot testing of human MCF7 cell lysate with HMW Cytokeratin antibody (clone 34BE12).

Immunofluorescent staining of MeOH-fixed human HeLa cells with HMW Cytokeratin antibody (clone 34BE12, green) and Reddot nuclear stain (red).

IHC staining of FFPE human prostate tissue with HMW Cytokeratin antibody (clone 34BE12). HIER: boil tissue sections in pH 9 10mM Tris with 1mM EDTA for 20 min and allow to cool before testing.

IHC staining of FFPE human prostate tissue with HMW Cytokeratin antibody (clone 34BE12). HIER: boil tissue sections in pH 9 10mM Tris with 1mM EDTA for 20 min and allow to cool before testing.

SDS-PAGE analysis of purified, BSA-free HMW Cytokeratin antibody (clone 34BE12) as confirmation of integrity and purity.