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| Alternative Names | Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 8;Cytokeratin-8;CK-8;Keratin-8;K8;Type-II keratin Kb8;KRT8;CYK8; |
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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human Cytokeratin 8 recombinant protein (Position: D107-K325). Human Cytokeratin 8 shares 95.4% and 94.5% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with mouse and rat Cytokeratin 8, respectively. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of KRT8 (Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 8) in biological samples using common immunoassay formats. It is typically selected based on target identity, species reactivity, clonality/clone information, and detection modality.
Vendor notes: Boster Bio Anti-Cytokeratin 8/KRT8 Antibody Picoband® catalog # A01421. Tested in IHC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.
Key elements and design rationale
- Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
- Immunogen / epitope context: E.coli-derived human Cytokeratin 8 recombinant protein (Position: D107-K325). Human Cytokeratin 8 shares 95.4% and 94.5% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with mouse and rat Cytokeratin 8, respectively. (reported region: D107-K325).
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 54 kDa, 56 kDa; calculated MW: 53704 MW
- Reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Applications: IHC, WB
As a polyclonal antibody, the reagent recognizes multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may increase sensitivity to sample-dependent epitope changes.
Biological background
Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 8; Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 8. Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 8, also known as cytokeratin-8 (CK-8) or keratin-8 (K8) is a keratin protein that is encoded in humans by the KRT8 gene. This gene is a member of the type II keratin family clustered on the long arm of chromosome 12. Type I and type II keratins heteropolymerize to form intermediate-sized filaments in the cytoplasm of epithelial cells. The product of this gene typically dimerizes with keratin 18 to form an intermediate filament in simple single-layered epithelial cells. This protein plays a role in maintaining cellular structural integrity and also functions in signal transduction and cellular differentiation. Mutations in this gene cause cryptogenic cirrhosis. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been found for this gene. Functional note: Together with KRT19, helps to link the contractile apparatus to dystrophin at the costameres of striated muscle. . Reported localization: Cytoplasm . Nucleus, nucleoplasm . Nucleus matrix . Expression/tissue context: Observed in muscle fibers accumulating in the costameres of myoplasm at the sarcolemma membrane in structures that contain dystrophin and spectrin. Expressed in gingival mucosa and hard palate of the oral cavity. .
Research relevance and current trends
- Class I: Researchers commonly examine how KRT8 (Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 8) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Cytoskeleton: Researchers commonly examine how KRT8 (Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 8) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Cytoskeleton/ECM: Researchers commonly examine how KRT8 (Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 8) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative KRT8 (Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 8) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- IHC/IHC-F: assess spatial distribution of KRT8 (Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 8) across tissue regions and cell types using matched controls.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins
- Isoforms and PTMs: Apparent size and signal patterns can differ across splice isoforms, proteolytic processing, and post-translational modifications.
- Controls: Include an isotype control (as relevant), no-primary control for imaging, and orthogonal validation such as KD/KO samples when available.
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