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KRT15 Antibody KRT15/2554 / Cytokeratin 15 Monoclonal Antibody recognizes keratin 15, a type I intermediate filament protein expressed in selected basal epithelial populations. Encoded by the KRT15 gene, this cytoskeletal protein contributes to epithelial structural integrity and exhibits a differentiation-dependent expression pattern. Its distribution is particularly informative in stratified epithelia and epithelial structures associated with hair follicles, where specialized cell populations maintain tissue architecture and support regeneration.
One important application of KRT15 research involves characterizing epithelial differentiation in cutaneous neoplasms. Basal cell carcinoma, trichoepithelioma, and trichoblastoma can display overlapping histological features despite differences in their biological behavior. Keratin expression profiles provide supplementary information about epithelial lineage and follicular differentiation. KRT15 immunoreactivity has been investigated in these tumors, although staining intensity and distribution vary among lesions. Consequently, Cytokeratin 15 Monoclonal Antibody results are best interpreted alongside tissue morphology and additional immunohistochemical markers rather than as an independent diagnostic criterion.
Keratin 15 expression is also associated with the hair follicle bulge, a specialized epithelial compartment containing stem and progenitor cell populations. These cells participate in cyclical follicular regeneration and may contribute to epidermal repair following injury. KRT15 expression can decline during keratinocyte activation, making changes in its distribution relevant to studies of epithelial remodeling and differentiation. However, KRT15 positivity is not exclusive to stem cells, and its biological significance depends on the tissue compartment and accompanying molecular markers.
In epithelial tumor research, comparing KRT15 with other keratins, including KRT14, KRT17, and KRT19, can help characterize differences in cytoskeletal expression and differentiation status. Such comparisons are useful when investigating tumors with basal or follicular characteristics. KRT15 Antibody KRT15/2554 supports research into these expression patterns, particularly in human epithelial tissue sections and cultured cell populations.
NSJ Bioreagents provides this mouse monoclonal antibody with immunohistochemistry and flow cytometry validation, including staining of human basal cell carcinoma, prostate carcinoma, and HeLa cells. Protein microarray analysis provides additional evidence of target recognition. The Cytokeratin 15 Monoclonal Antibody is available in conventional and prediluted IHC formulations, supporting investigations of epithelial differentiation and KRT15-associated tumor phenotypes.
Explore our Cytokeratin 15 Antibody KRT15/2957 for additional research into KRT15 expression, epithelial differentiation, and hair follicle biology.
Optimal dilution of the KRT15 Antibody KRT15/2554 / Cytokeratin 15 Monoclonal Antibody should be determined by the researcher.
1. The prediluted format is supplied in a dropper bottle and is optimized for use in IHC. After epitope retrieval step (if required), drip mAb solution onto the tissue section and incubate at RT for 30 min.
Recombinant human protein was used as the immunogen for the KRT15 Antibody KRT15/2554.
Store the KRT15 Antibody KRT15/2554 at 2-8oC (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20oC or colder (without azide).
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