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CK19 Polyclonal Antibody / Cytokeratin 19 recognizes keratin 19, a type I intermediate filament protein encoded by the KRT19 gene. Also known as cytokeratin 19, KRT19 contributes to the structural framework of epithelial cells, helping maintain cellular architecture and mechanical stability. Unlike most type I keratins, KRT19 lacks a conventional C-terminal tail domain. It associates with compatible type II keratins, particularly keratin 8, to form intermediate filament networks that support epithelial organization and integrity.
During embryonic development, KRT19 is expressed in the periderm, a transient epithelial layer covering the developing epidermis. In mature tissues, its expression is associated with simple, glandular, and ductal epithelia, including those of the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal system, pancreas, and hepatobiliary system. KRT19 is particularly useful for distinguishing epithelial cell populations from surrounding stromal compartments. The CK19 Polyclonal Antibody is therefore relevant to studies of epithelial differentiation, tissue development, and cellular lineage identity.
In the respiratory system, KRT19 is expressed in bronchial epithelial populations and is frequently retained in pulmonary carcinomas. Its distribution in lung tumors provides information about epithelial differentiation and tumor architecture. In gastrointestinal tissues, KRT19 expression is associated with intestinal epithelial organization and may change during inflammation, regeneration, and neoplastic transformation. These characteristics make Cytokeratin 19 relevant to comparative investigations of epithelial biology across different organs and species.
KRT19 also has significance in cancer biomarker research. Proteolytic fragments of cytokeratin 19, measured by assays such as CYFRA 21-1, have been investigated as circulating biomarkers in lung cancer and other malignancies. KRT19 transcripts are additionally used in molecular approaches designed to identify epithelial-derived circulating or disseminated tumor cells. However, KRT19 expression alone does not establish malignancy, and its interpretation requires appropriate biological context.
NSJ Bioreagents provides antibodies targeting KRT19 for research into epithelial differentiation and carcinoma biology. The CK19 Polyclonal Antibody supports investigation of cytokeratin 19 expression in human, mouse, and rat samples, enabling comparative studies of epithelial organization and intermediate filament biology.
For additional KRT19 detection options, see our anchor Cytokeratin 19 Antibody KRT19/799.
Optimal dilution of the CK19 Polyclonal Antibody should be determined by the researcher.
Amino acids QLAHIQALISGIEAQLGDVRADSERQNQEYQRLMDIKSR of human KRT19 were used as the immunogen for the CK19 antibody.
After reconstitution, the CK19 antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4oC. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20oC. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
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