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Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker is a rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody that is used to detect Cytokeratin 5 in Flow cytometry (Intra), ICC/IF, IHC-P, Western blot. Suitable for Human, Mouse, Rat samples.

- Cited in over 160 publications
- Using biophysical QC, antibody identity is confirmed at a molecular level for unrivaled batch-batch consistency
- Antibody clone EP1601Y is the most widely used clone for Cytokeratin 5 on the market
- Specificity and sensitivity confirmed in IHC with multi-tissue microarray (TMA) validation


Images

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (AB52635), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (AB52635), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (AB52635), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (AB52635), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (AB52635), expandable thumbnail

Publications

Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Host species
Rabbit
Storage buffer

pH: 7.2 - 7.4
Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide
Constituents: 59% PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA

Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal

Immunogen

  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

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Reactivity data

Select an application
Product promiseTestedExpectedPredictedNot recommended
WBICC/IFFlow Cyt (Intra)IHC-P
Human
Tested
Tested
Tested
Tested
Mouse
Tested
Expected
Expected
Tested
Rat
Tested
Expected
Expected
Tested

Tested
Tested

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
1/10000
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Species
Rat
Dilution info
1/10000
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/10000
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/100
Notes

-

Expected
Expected

Species
Mouse, Rat
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/20
Notes

-

Expected
Expected

Species
Mouse, Rat
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
1/200
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Species
Rat
Dilution info
1/200
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/200
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

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Target data

Function

Required for the formation of keratin intermediate filaments in the basal epidermis and maintenance of the skin barrier in response to mechanical stress (By similarity). Regulates the recruitment of Langerhans cells to the epidermis, potentially by modulation of the abundance of macrophage chemotactic cytokines, macrophage inflammatory cytokines and CTNND1 localization in keratinocytes (By similarity).

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Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker is a rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody that is used to detect Cytokeratin 5 in Flow cytometry (Intra), ICC/IF, IHC-P, Western blot. Suitable for Human, Mouse, Rat samples.

- Cited in over 160 publications
- Using biophysical QC, antibody identity is confirmed at a molecular level for unrivaled batch-batch consistency
- Antibody clone EP1601Y is the most widely used clone for Cytokeratin 5 on the market
- Specificity and sensitivity confirmed in IHC with multi-tissue microarray (TMA) validation

Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal
Immunogen
  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.
Clone number
EP1601Y
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Specificity

Mouse reactivity is based on IHC (positive tissues: Liver, lung, brain and skin). However, WB was negative for Mouse brain, heart, kidney and spleen. There is background staining in mouse and rat islet.

Concentration
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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

Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635) was developed by Abcam using patented rabbit monoclonal antibody technology and is validated for use in Flow Cyt (Intra), ICC/IF, IHC-P and WB.

Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635) was first used in a scientific publication in 1977 and has been cited over 163 times in peer reviewed journals. It's performance in IHC in mouse samples is trusted by the scientific community.

Abcam's high quality manufacturing and validation processes ensure Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635) has high sensitivity and specificity alongside high lot-to-lot consistency and reproducibility.

Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635) has 10 independent reviews from customers.

Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635) specifically detects Cytokeratin 5 (UniProt ID: P13647; Molecular weight: 63kDa) and is sold in 100 µL and 1 mL selling sizes.

Conjugation-ready, carrier free format available for antibody clone EP1601Y - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - BSA and Azide free ab214586.

Antibody clone EP1601Y is also available pre-conjugated to a variety of labels for your convenience - Alexa Fluor® 488, Alexa Fluor® 647, HRP, APC, PE (Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] ab193894, Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] ab193895, HRP Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] ab193896, APC Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] ab224984, PE Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] ab224985).

Cytokeratin 5 (CK5) is a key diagnostic marker used to identify and classify certain cancers, such as basal-like breast carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas. Its expression is linked to high-grade tumors and poorer prognosis in various cancers, including urothelial and colorectal cancers.

Our RabMAb® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMAb® patents.

This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:

  • - High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
  • - Improved sensitivity and specificity
  • - Long-term security of supply
  • - Animal-free batch production

For more information, read more on recombinant antibodies.

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  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635)

    Unpurified ab52635 showing positive staining in squamous cell cervical carcinoma tissue.

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635), expandable thumbnail
    Image from Khanom R. et al PLoS One. 2016 Aug 11;11(8):e0161163. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0161163. eCollection 2016.

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635)

    Colocalization of KRT5, KRT6 and KRT17 in HSC3 cells

    Immunocytochemistry in HSC3 (human oral squamous carcinoma cell line) cells. Scale bar, 10 μm.

    (Taken from Figure S3 of Khanom et al)

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635)

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) analysis of rat skin tissue sections labeling Cytokeratin 5 with Purified ab52635 at 1:200 dilution. Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed using Antigen Retrieval Buffer (100X Tris-EDTA Buffer, pH 9.0) ab93684 (Tris/EDTA buffer, pH 9.0). Tissue was counterstained with Hematoxylin. ImmunoHistoProbe one step HRP Polymer (ready to use) secondary antibody was used. PBS instead of the primary antibody was used as the negative control.

  • Western blot - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635)

    The lysates were prepared in 1%SDS Hot lysis method.

    Observed MW: 62kDa

    Blocking/diluting buffer and concentration: 5% NFDM/TBST

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635) at 1/1000 dilution

    Lane 1: Human skin lysates prepared in RIPA lysis method at 20 µg

    Lane 2: Human skin lysates prepared in 1%SDS Hot lysis method at 20 µg

    Lane 3: Mouse skin lysates prepared in RIPA lysis method at 20 µg

    Lane 4: Mouse skin lysates prepared in 1%SDS Hot lysis method at 20 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG (HRP) with minimal cross-reactivity with human IgG at 1/2000 dilution

    Predicted band size: 62 kDa

  • Western blot - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635)

    Different batches of ab52635 were tested on Rat skin lysate at 1.0 µg/ml. 15 µg of lysate was loaded in each lane. Bands observed at 62 kDa.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635)

    Predicted band size: 62 kDa

  • Western blot - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635)

    Blocking and diluting buffer: 5% NFDM/TBST.

    The lysates were prepared in 1%SDS Hot lysis method.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635) at 1/10000 dilution

    Lane 1: Human fetal skin lysates at 20 µg

    Lane 2: Rat skin lysates at 20 µg

    Lane 3: Mouse skin lysates at 20 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG (HRP) with minimal cross-reactivity with human IgG at 1/2000 dilution

    Predicted band size: 62 kDa

    Observed band size: 62 kDa

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635)

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence analysis of A431 (Human epidermoid carcinoma epithelial cell) cells labeling Cytokeratin 6 with Purified ab52635 at 1/100 dilution. Cells were fixed in 4% Paraformaldehyde and permeabilized with 0.1% tritonX-100. Cells were counterstained with Alexa Fluor® 594 Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Microtubule Marker ab195889 Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Microtubule Marker (Alexa Fluor® 594) 1/200 (2.5 μg/ml). Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077 Goat anti rabbit IgG(Alexa Fluor® 488) was used as the secondary antibody at 1/1000 dilution. DAPI nuclear counterstain. PBS instead of the primary antibody was used as the secondary antibody only control.

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635)

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) analysis of mouse skin tissue sections labeling Cytokeratin 5 with Purified ab52635 at 1:200 dilution. Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed using Antigen Retrieval Buffer (100X Tris-EDTA Buffer, pH 9.0) ab93684 (Tris/EDTA buffer, pH 9.0). Tissue was counterstained with Hematoxylin. ImmunoHistoProbe one step HRP Polymer (ready to use) secondary antibody was used. PBS instead of the primary antibody was used as the negative control.

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635)

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) analysis of human cervical carcinoma tissue sections labeling Cytokeratin 5 with Purified ab52635 at 1:200 dilution. Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed using Antigen Retrieval Buffer (100X Tris-EDTA Buffer, pH 9.0) ab93684 (Tris/EDTA buffer, pH 9.0). Tissue was counterstained with Hematoxylin. ImmunoHistoProbe one step HRP Polymer (ready to use) secondary antibody was used. PBS instead of the primary antibody was used as the negative control.

  • Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635), expandable thumbnail

    Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635)

    Intracellular Flow Cytometry analysis of A431 (human epidermoid carcinoma) cells labelling Cytokeratin 5 with purified ab52635 at 1/20 (red). Cells were fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde and permeabilised with 90% methanol. An Alexa Fluorr®488-conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG (1/2000) was used as the secondary antibody. Black - Isotype control, rabbit monoclonal IgG. Blue - Unlabelled control, cells without incubation with primary and secondary antibodies.

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635)

    Human transitional urinary bladder carcinoma stained with unpurified ab52635 at 1/100 - 1/250 dilution.

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635)

    A431 cells stained with unpurified ab52635 at 1/100 - 1/250

  • Western blot - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635)

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635) at 1/10000 dilution

    All lanes: A431 cell lysate at 10 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: Goat anti-rabbit HRP at 1/2000 dilution

    Predicted band size: 62 kDa

    Observed band size: 62 kDa

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635)

    Unpurified ab52635 showing negative staining in ductal breast carcinoma tissue.

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635)

    Unpurified ab52635 showing negative staining in stomach adenocarcinoma tissue.

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635)

    Unpurified ab52635 showing positive staining in normal tonsil squamous cells tissue.

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635)

    Unpurified ab52635 showing positive staining in squamous cell lung carcinoma tissue.

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635)

    Unpurified ab52635 showing positive staining in basal cell breast carcinoma tissue.

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635)

    IHC image of Cytokeratin 5 staining in a section of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded normal human skin* performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND® RX instrument. The section was pre-treated using heat mediated antigen retrieval with sodium citrate buffer (pH6, epitope retrieval solution 1) for 20mins. The section was then incubated with ab52635, 0.1ug/ml, for 15 mins at room temperature and detected using an HRP conjugated compact polymer system. DAB was used as the chromogen. The section was then counterstained with haematoxylin and mounted with DPX. The inset secondary-only control image is taken from an identical assay without primary antibody.
    For other IHC staining systems (automated and non-automated) customers should optimize variable parameters such as antigen retrieval conditions, primary antibody concentration and antibody incubation times.
    *Tissue obtained from the Human Research Tissue Bank, supported by the NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre

  • Western blot - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635)

    Blocking buffer: 5% NFDM /TBST.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635) at 1/1000 dilution

    Lane 1: N-GST tagged full-length recombinant human Cytokeratin 6A protein at 10 ng

    Lane 2: N-GST tagged full-length recombinant human Cytokeratin 5 protein at 10 ng

    Secondary

    All lanes: Western blot - Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ab97051) at 1/20000 dilution

    Observed band size: 87 kDa

    Exposure time: 10s

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