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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 | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of human Cytokeratin 8, different from the related rat and mouse sequences by one amino acid. |
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Overview
Anti-Cytokeratin 8/KRT8 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting KRT8. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat; observed MW: 54 kDa; calculated MW: 53704 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-Cytokeratin 8/KRT8 Antibody catalog # PA1240. Tested in Flow Cytometry, 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
- Target: KRT8 — Keratin, type II cytoskeletal 8
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 54 kDa; Calculated: 53704 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): Together with KRT19, helps to link the contractile apparatus to dystrophin at the costameres of striated muscle. .
Scientific background (datasheet): 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.
Cellular localization (datasheet): Cytoplasm . Nucleus, nucleoplasm . Nucleus matrix .
Tissue details (datasheet): 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. .
Sequence similarities (datasheet): Belongs to the intermediate filament family.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Class I,Cytoskeleton,Cytoskeleton/ECM,Intermediate Filaments,Keratin,Signal Transduction.
- Supports comparative expression analysis across conditions, genotypes, or treatments when paired with appropriate controls.
- Useful for confirming target presence and subcellular distribution using orthogonal readouts (e.g., microscopy vs. immunoblotting).
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): Compare relative target abundance and apparent size/isoforms across samples; interpret bands in light of expected MW and potential PTMs.
- ELISA: Measure target abundance in compatible matrices using a standard-curve readout; ensure dilution linearity and appropriate controls.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Assess tissue distribution and cell-type patterns; interpret staining with appropriate negative controls and antigen context.
- Flow cytometry: Quantify target-positive populations in single-cell suspensions; pair with viability and isotype/FMO controls conceptually.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Consider isoforms, post-translational modifications, and processing that can shift apparent molecular weight or localization.
- Cross-reactivity (datasheet): No cross-reactivity with other proteins
- Use appropriate positive and negative controls (e.g., KO/KD, blocking peptide, or isotype controls) to support specificity interpretation.
As a polyclonal antibody, this reagent may recognize multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may require careful specificity controls.
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