Anti-Cytokeratin 20 antibody [EPR1622Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab76126) is a rabbit monoclonal antibody detecting Cytokeratin 20 in Western Blot, Flow Cytometry (Intra), Flow Cytometry, IHC-P, ICC/IF. Suitable for Human.
- Biophysical QC for unrivalled batch-batch consistency
- Over 50 publications
- Trusted since 2009
pH: 7.2 - 7.4
Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide
Constituents: 50% Tissue culture supernatant, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 9% PBS, 0.05% BSA
IHC-P | WB | ICC/IF | Flow Cyt (Intra) | |
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Human | Tested | Tested | Tested | Tested |
Rat | Predicted | Predicted | Predicted | Predicted |
Common marmoset | Predicted | Predicted | Predicted | Predicted |
Goat | Predicted | Predicted | Predicted | Predicted |
Pig | Predicted | Predicted | Predicted | Predicted |
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Species Human | Dilution info 1/100 - 1/250 | Notes Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval before commencing with IHC staining protocol. |
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Species Rat, Goat, Pig, Common marmoset | Dilution info - | Notes - |
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Species Human | Dilution info 1/10000 - 1/50000 | Notes - |
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Species Rat, Goat, Pig, Common marmoset | Dilution info - | Notes - |
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Species Human | Dilution info 1/100 - 1/500 | Notes - |
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Species Rat, Goat, Pig, Common marmoset | Dilution info - | Notes - |
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Species Human | Dilution info 1/1000 | Notes ab172730 - Rabbit monoclonal IgG, is suitable for use as an isotype control with this antibody. |
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Species Rat, Goat, Pig, Common marmoset | Dilution info - | Notes - |
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Plays a significant role in maintaining keratin filament organization in intestinal epithelia. When phosphorylated, plays a role in the secretion of mucin in the small intestine (By similarity).
Cytokeratin-20, Keratin-20, Protein IT, CK-20, K20, KRT20
Anti-Cytokeratin 20 antibody [EPR1622Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab76126) is a rabbit monoclonal antibody detecting Cytokeratin 20 in Western Blot, Flow Cytometry (Intra), Flow Cytometry, IHC-P, ICC/IF. Suitable for Human.
- Biophysical QC for unrivalled batch-batch consistency
- Over 50 publications
- Trusted since 2009
pH: 7.2 - 7.4
Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide
Constituents: 50% Tissue culture supernatant, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 9% PBS, 0.05% BSA
The immunogen of this antibody is 73% homolog with Mouse-Cytokeratin 20. This antibody gives positive results for mouse samples in Western Blot only. Therefore we do not recommend this antibody for mouse samples and do not cover mouse with our Abpromise guarantee.
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Cytokeratin 20 often known as CK20 KRT20 or keratin 20 is a type of intermediate filament protein that is highly specific to epithelial cells. This cytoskeletal protein has a molecular weight of approximately 46.5 kDa. Cytokeratin 20 is primarily found in the gastric and intestinal epithelium urothelium and Merkel cells. Its function as part of the cytoskeleton provides structural integrity and strength to cells maintaining their shape and resilience against mechanical stress.
Cytokeratin 20 is essential in cellular differentiation and maintenance within epithelial tissues. It plays an important role in the structural framework of epithelial cells by integrating into the cytoskeletal network which includes other keratins. Typically cytokeratin 20 forms heterodimers with keratin 8 contributing to the assembly of intermediate filaments. These interactions maintain cell stability and are involved in cellular processes such as migration and proliferation.
Cytokeratin 20 participates in the framework of intermediate filament signaling influencing cell motility and secretion in epithelial tissues. It contributes mainly to the keratinization pathway which is critical in forming a protective barrier in epithelial cells. Additionally it is related to cell adhesion and signalling pathways that are important for tissue integrity. Connections with keratin 8 and other cytoskeletal proteins facilitate signal transduction processes necessary for epithelial homeostasis and response to injury.
Cytokeratin 20 serves as a valuable marker for identifying specific cancer types particularly colorectal adenocarcinomas and Merkel cell carcinoma. The presence of cytokeratin 20 is often used in immunohistochemistry for cancer diagnosis and prognosis. Its expression pattern is notably distinct helping differentiate between various adenocarcinomas. In colorectal cancer it shows a unique interaction with proteins like keratin 8 supporting the tumor's structural environment and influencing tumorigenesis and metastasis processes.
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False colour image of Western blot: Anti-Cytokeratin 20 antibody [EPR1622Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker staining at 1/10000 dilution, shown in green; Mouse anti-GAPDH antibody [6C5] (Anti-GAPDH antibody [6C5] - Loading Control ab8245) loading control staining at 1/20000 dilution, shown in red. In Western blot, ab76126 was shown to bind specifically to Cytokeratin 20. First, samples were run on an SDS-PAGE gel then transferred onto a nitrocellulose membrane. Membranes were blocked in 3 % milk in TBS-0.1 % Tween® 20 (TBS-T) before incubation with primary antibodies overnight at 4°C. Blots were washed four times in TBS-T, incubated with secondary antibodies for 1 h at room temperature, washed again four times then imaged. Secondary antibodies used were Goat anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (IRDye® 800CW) preabsorbed (Goat anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (IRDye® 800CW) preadsorbed ab216773) and Goat anti-Mouse IgG H&L (IRDye® 680RD) preabsorbed (Goat anti-Mouse IgG H&L (IRDye® 680RD) preadsorbed ab216776) at 1/20000 dilution.
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Cytokeratin 20 antibody [EPR1622Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab76126) at 1/10000 dilution
Lane 1: HT-29 cell lysate at 20 µg
Lane 2: DLD-1 cell lysate at 20 µg
Lane 3: SW480 cell lysate at 20 µg
Lane 4: Daudi cell lysate at 20 µg
Lane 5: MCF7 cell lysate at 20 µg
Performed under reducing conditions.
Predicted band size: 48 kDa
Observed band size: 45 kDa, 45-50 kDa
ab76126 staining Cytokeratin 20 in HT-29 cells, with negative expression in MCF7 cells. The cells were fixed with 100% methanol (5 min), permeabilised with 0.1% Triton x-100 for 5 minutes and then blocked with 1% BSA/10% normal goat serum/0.3M glycine in 0.1% PBS-Tween for 1h. The cells were then incubated overnight at +4°C with ab76126 at 0.1 μg/ml and Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Loading Control ab7291, Mouse monoclonal [DM1A] to alpha Tubulin at 0.5 μg/ml. Cells were then incubated with Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed ab150081, Goat polyclonal Secondary Antibody to Rabbit IgG - H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488), pre-adsorbed at 1/1000 dilution (shown in green) and Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 647) preadsorbed ab150119, Goat polyclonal Secondary Antibody to Mouse IgG - H&L (Alexa Fluor® 647), pre-adsorbed at 1/1000 dilution (shown in red). Nuclear DNA was labelled with DAPI (shown in blue).
Image was acquired with a confocal microscope (Leica-Microsystems TCS SP8) and a single confocal section is shown.
This product also work with 4% formaldehyde (10 min) fixation under the same testing conditions.
Immunocytochemistry/Immunofluorescence analysis of HT-29 (human colorectal adenocarcinoma) cells labelling Cytokeratin 20 with purified ab76126 at 1/500. Cells were fixed with 100% methanol. Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077, Alexa Fluor® 488-conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG (1/1000) was used as the secondary antibody. Nuclei were counterstained with DAPI (blue).
Secondary Only Control: PBS was used instead of the primary antibody as the negative control.
Primary: ab76126, 1/50000 dilution
Sample: human small intestine lysate, 10 ug
Secondary: goat anti-rabbit-HRP, 1/1000 dilution
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Cytokeratin 20 antibody [EPR1622Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab76126) at 1/50000 dilution
All lanes: human small intestine lysate at 10 µg
All lanes: goat anti-rabbit-HRP at 1/1000 dilution
Predicted band size: 48 kDa
Observed band size: 44 kDa
Overlay histogram showing LoVo (Human colorectal adenocarcinoma cell line) cells stained with ab76126 (red line). The cells were fixed with 80% methanol (5 min) and then permeabilized with 0.1% PBS-Triton X-100 for 20 min. The cells were then incubated in 1x PBS / 10% normal goat serum / 0.3M glycine to block non-specific protein-protein interactions followed by the antibody (ab76126, 1/1000 dilution) for 30 min at 22°C. The secondary antibody used was Alexa Fluor® 488 goat anti-rabbit IgG (H&L) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077) at 1/2000 dilution for 30 min at 22°C. Isotype control antibody (black line) was rabbit IgG (monoclonal) (1μg/1x106 cells) used under the same conditions. Unlabelled sample (blue line) was also used as a control. Acquisition of >5,000 events were collected using a 20mW Argon ion laser (488nm) and 525/30 bandpass filter.
ab76126 showing positive staining in human colonic adenocarcinoma tissue.
Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval before commencing with IHC staining protocol.
Primary: ab76126, 1/50000 dilution
Sample: ab73640, 0.01 ug
Secondary: Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) preadsorbed ab97080, 1/5000 dilution
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Cytokeratin 20 antibody [EPR1622Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab76126) at 1/50000 dilution
All lanes: Recombinant Human Cytokeratin 20 protein (ab73640) at 0.01 µg
All lanes: Western blot - Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) preadsorbed (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) preadsorbed ab97080) at 1/5000 dilution
Developed using the ECL technique.
Performed under reducing conditions.
Predicted band size: 48 kDa
Exposure time: 20s
ab76126 showing positive staining in human urinary bladder transitional carcinoma tissue.
Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval before commencing with IHC staining protocol.
ab76126 showing negative staining in human hepatocellular carcinoma tissue.
Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval before commencing with IHC staining protocol.
ab76126 showing negative staining in human breast carcinoma tissue.
Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval before commencing with IHC staining protocol.
Fluorescent immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded human colonic adenocarcinoma tissue using ab76126. Green-CK20 red-PI
Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval before commencing with IHC staining protocol.
We have systematically measured KD (the equilibrium dissociation constant between the antibody and its antigen), of more than 840 recombinant antibodies to assess not only their individual KD values but also to see the average affinity of antibody.
Based on the comparison with published literature values for mouse monoclonal antibodies, Recombinant antibodies appear to be on average 1-2 order of magnitude higher affinity.
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