General description
Twenty identified cytokeratins make up a complex family of intermediate filaments.1 Cytokeratin 5 (58kDa) & cytokeratin 6 (56kDa) are type II high molecular weight keratins that are expressed in a broad range of normal tissues including breast, prostate, mesothelium, skin and esophagus.1-3 Anti-Cytokeratin 5 & 6 is a useful immunohistochemical marker in the identification of mesothelioma and lung squamous cell carcinoma.1
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Linkage
Cytokeratin 5 & 6 Positive Control Slides, Product No. 356S, are available for immunohistochemistry (formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded sections).
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Physical form
Solution in Tris buffer, pH 7.3-7.7, with 1% BSA and ﹤0.1% sodium azide
Preparation Note
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