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Rabbit Polyclonal Cytokeratin 17 antibody. Cytoskeleton marker. Suitable for WB, IHC-P, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 47 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human KRT17.


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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cytokeratin 17 antibody - Cytoskeleton Marker (AB53707), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-Cytokeratin 17 antibody - Cytoskeleton Marker (AB53707), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Cytokeratin 17 antibody - Cytoskeleton Marker (AB53707), expandable thumbnail

Publications

Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Host species
Rabbit
Storage buffer

pH: 7.4
Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide
Constituents: PBS, 50% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.87% Sodium chloride

Form
Liquid
Clonality
Polyclonal

Immunogen

  • Synthetic Peptide within Human KRT17. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link Q04695

Reactivity data

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WBIHC-PICC/IF
Human
Tested
Tested
Tested

Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/500.00000 - 1/1000.00000
Notes

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Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/50.00000 - 1/100.00000
Notes

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Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
1 µg/mL
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Target data

Function

Type I keratin involved in the formation and maintenance of various skin appendages, specifically in determining shape and orientation of hair (By similarity). Required for the correct growth of hair follicles, in particular for the persistence of the anagen (growth) state (By similarity). Modulates the function of TNF-alpha in the specific context of hair cycling. Regulates protein synthesis and epithelial cell growth through binding to the adapter protein SFN and by stimulating Akt/mTOR pathway (By similarity). Involved in tissue repair. May be a marker of basal cell differentiation in complex epithelia and therefore indicative of a certain type of epithelial 'stem cells'. Acts as a promoter of epithelial proliferation by acting a regulator of immune response in skin: promotes Th1/Th17-dominated immune environment contributing to the development of basaloid skin tumors (By similarity). May act as an autoantigen in the immunopathogenesis of psoriasis, with certain peptide regions being a major target for autoreactive T-cells and hence causing their proliferation.

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Rabbit Polyclonal Cytokeratin 17 antibody. Cytoskeleton marker. Suitable for WB, IHC-P, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 47 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human KRT17.

Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Polyclonal
Immunogen
  • Synthetic Peptide within Human KRT17. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link Q04695
Purification technique
Affinity purification Immunogen
Concentration
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Purification notes

ab53707 was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.

Storage

Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Storage information
Stable for 12 months at -20°C

Notes

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Supplementary info

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Activity summary

Cytokeratin 17 often called K17 or keratin 17 is a type I intermediate filament protein with a molecular weight of approximately 46 kDa. It forms part of the cytoskeleton in epithelial cells and is notably present in the basal cells of epithelial tissues including the skin hair follicles and the lining of internal organs. Due to its specific expression pattern K17 serves as a useful biomarker in various research and clinical settings.

Biological function summary

The roles of K17 extend beyond mere structural support. This protein contributes to cellular processes such as proliferation tissue repair and the regulation of immune responses. K17 often forms a complex with its partner keratin 6 enabling structural stability and resilience in epithelial cells. Its presence influences the behavior of the cells in skin and other epithelial-lined organs.

Pathways

K17 participates in key pathways related to skin biology and inflammation notably the Wnt/β-catenin and NF-κB signaling pathways. These pathways connect K17 to cellular processes like growth differentiation and inflammation. In particular keratin 6 is another important protein in these cascades closely interacting with K17 in maintenance and repair processes within epithelial tissues.

Associated diseases and disorders

K17 has been implicated in psoriasis and certain types of cancer such as cervical and breast cancer. In psoriasis an inflammatory skin condition K17 interacts with pro-inflammatory cytokines contributing to the hyperproliferative state of the skin. Its overexpression serves as a marker in diagnosing and understanding the severity of these disorders highlighting its relationship with keratin 6 which is similarly upregulated in psoriatic lesions and certain tumors. These associations make K17 a significant focus for therapeutic targeting and diagnostic applications.

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3 product images

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cytokeratin 17 antibody - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab53707), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cytokeratin 17 antibody - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab53707)

    ab53707 at 1/50 dilution staining Cytokeratin 17 in human breast carcinoma by Immunohistochemistry, Paraffin embedded tissue, in the absence or presence of the immunising peptide.

  • Western blot - Anti-Cytokeratin 17 antibody - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab53707), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Cytokeratin 17 antibody - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab53707)

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Cytokeratin 17 antibody - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab53707) at 1/500 dilution

    Lane 1: HuvEc cell extract

    Lane 2: HuvEc cell extract with immunising peptide

    Predicted band size: 48 kDa

    Observed band size: 48 kDa

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Cytokeratin 17 antibody - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab53707), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Cytokeratin 17 antibody - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab53707)

    ICC/IF image of ab53707 stained HeLa cells. The cells were 4% formaldehyde fixed (10 min) and then incubated in 1%BSA / 10% normal goat serum / 0.3M glycine in 0.1% PBS-Tween for 1h to permeabilise the cells and block non-specific protein-protein interactions. The cells were then incubated with the antibody (ab53707, 1μg/ml) overnight at +4°C. The secondary antibody (green) was Alexa Fluor® 488 goat anti-rabbit IgG (H+L) used at a 1/1000 dilution for 1h. Alexa Fluor® 594 WGA was used to label plasma membranes (red) at a 1/200 dilution for 1h. DAPI was used to stain the cell nuclei (blue) at a concentration of 1.43μM.

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