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Mouse Monoclonal Cytokeratin 18 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P and reacts with Human samples. Immunogen corresponding to Cell preparation containing Keratin, type I cytoskeletal 18 protein.

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cytokeratin 18 antibody [DE-K18] (AB233915), expandable thumbnail

Key facts

Isotype

IgG1

Host species

Mouse

Storage buffer

pH: 7.2 - 7.4
Preservative: 0.05% Sodium azide
Constituents: PBS, 0.05% BSA

Form

Liquid

Clonality

Monoclonal

Immunogen

  • Cell preparation containing Keratin, type I cytoskeletal 18 protein. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link P05783

Reactivity data

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IHC-P
Human
Tested
Rat
Not recommended
Cat
Not recommended
Dog
Not recommended

Tested
Tested

Species

Human

Dilution info

2.00000-4.00000 µg/mL

Notes

Primary incubation for 30 minutes at RT.

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Not recommended
Not recommended

Species

Rat

Dilution info

-

Notes

Primary incubation for 30 minutes at RT.

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Species

Cat

Dilution info

-

Notes

-

Species

Dog

Dilution info

-

Notes

-

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Target data

Function

Involved in the uptake of thrombin-antithrombin complexes by hepatic cells (By similarity). When phosphorylated, plays a role in filament reorganization. Involved in the delivery of mutated CFTR to the plasma membrane. Together with KRT8, is involved in interleukin-6 (IL-6)-mediated barrier protection.

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Mouse Monoclonal Cytokeratin 18 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P and reacts with Human samples. Immunogen corresponding to Cell preparation containing Keratin, type I cytoskeletal 18 protein.

Key facts

Isotype

IgG1

Form

Liquid

Clonality

Monoclonal

Immunogen
  • Cell preparation containing Keratin, type I cytoskeletal 18 protein. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link P05783
Clone number

DE-K18

Purification technique

Affinity purification Protein A/G

Light chain type

kappa

Concentration
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Purification notes

Purified from Bioreactor Concentrate by Protein A/G.

Storage

Shipped at conditions

Blue Ice

Appropriate short-term storage duration

1-2 weeks

Appropriate short-term storage conditions

+4°C

Appropriate long-term storage conditions

-20°C

Aliquoting information

Upon delivery aliquot

Storage information

Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Notes

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Supplementary info

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

Activity summary

Cytokeratin 18 (CK18) also known as Keratin 18 or KRT18 is a type I intermediate filament protein with a molecular weight of approximately 45 kDa. It plays a mechanical role in stabilizing epithelial cell structure and function. CK18 is expressed in single-layered epithelial tissues such as the liver intestine and pancreas. It partners with the type II keratin usually KRT8 to form a stable cytoskeletal network in these cells providing structural integrity and resilience.

Biological function summary

CK18 maintains cellular integrity and mediates resistance to mechanical and non-mechanical stresses in epithelial cells. It forms heterodimers with KRT8 participating in a complex network of filaments important for maintaining cell shape and stability. This organization plays a role in managing cell survival during stress and apoptosis helping regulate cellular functions and responses in tissues where it is expressed.

Pathways

Cytokeratin 18 is involved in the apoptosis and cellular stress response pathways. It interacts with proteins such as caspases during apoptosis facilitating cytoskeletal reorganization and cell fragmentation. CK18 in coordination with KRT8 also participates in signaling pathways that regulate cell cycle and apoptotic processes underlining its importance in cellular turnover and tissue homeostasis.

Associated diseases and disorders

Elevated levels of CK18 fragments are often observed in cases of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and breast cancer. It serves as a biomarker for liver injury due to its abundance in hepatocytes and release upon cell death. In breast cancer alterations in CK18 expression can reflect disease progression where it interacts with other proteins such as vimentin indicating epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition a process that facilitates metastasis.

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  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cytokeratin 18 antibody [DE-K18] (ab233915), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cytokeratin 18 antibody [DE-K18] (ab233915)

    Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded human colon carcinoma tissue stained for Cytokeratin 18 using ab233915 at 4 μg/ml in immunohistochemical analysis.

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