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Cytokeratin 17 Antibody E3 / KRT17 Epithelial Marker recognizes keratin 17 (KRT17), also known as cytokeratin 17, CK17 or K17, a type I intermediate filament protein expressed in selected epithelial cell populations. Keratin intermediate filaments are major components of the epithelial cytoskeleton, where they contribute to mechanical stability, cellular architecture and resistance to physical stress. KRT17 has a characteristic distribution in basal epithelial compartments and specialized epithelial structures, making it an important marker for studying epithelial identity, differentiation and tissue organization.
KRT17 forms intermediate filament networks through association with type II keratin partners, particularly keratin 5 and keratin 6. These cytoplasmic filament systems provide structural support while participating in dynamic changes associated with epithelial growth and differentiation. In normal tissues, Cytokeratin 17 is associated with selected basal and myoepithelial populations and with specialized structures such as hair follicles and other appendageal epithelia. Its comparatively restricted distribution makes the KRT17 Epithelial Marker useful for identifying particular epithelial populations and investigating lineage and differentiation.
Cytokeratin 17 expression is responsive to changes in epithelial cell state. KRT17 can be induced during wound healing, tissue regeneration and other conditions involving epithelial activation or hyperproliferation. Beyond its structural contribution to intermediate filaments, KRT17 has been linked to cellular processes involving growth, stress responses and inflammatory signaling. These properties have expanded interest in Cytokeratin 17 as a research target for understanding epithelial adaptation during tissue injury, remodeling and disease.
Altered KRT17 expression is particularly relevant to cancer biology. Cytokeratin 17 has been investigated in numerous epithelial malignancies and is frequently studied as a marker of basal or squamous differentiation. Its expression can help characterize phenotypically distinct tumor cell populations and is often evaluated alongside other cytokeratins and epithelial markers. KRT17 has also been investigated in relation to tumor cell proliferation, differentiation, invasion and disease progression, making a Cytokeratin 17 Antibody useful for research into changes in epithelial identity accompanying malignant transformation.
Clone E3 is a well-established mouse monoclonal antibody for Cytokeratin 17 research, with use reported in more than 75 publications. This extensive literature history spans studies of epithelial differentiation, keratin expression, tissue pathology and cancer biology, providing researchers with a substantial body of previous work involving the same antibody clone. The long-standing use of clone E3 is an important differentiator when selecting an antibody for KRT17 research because experimental findings can be considered alongside results reported across numerous independent studies. NSJ Bioreagents offers clone E3 for research into Cytokeratin 17 expression, epithelial biology and cancer-associated changes in keratin expression.
A Cytokeratin 17 Antibody provides a well-established research reagent for detecting KRT17 and investigating this intermediate filament protein in epithelial differentiation, tissue remodeling and cancer biology.
Researchers studying KRT17 expression, epithelial differentiation and tumor biology can explore additional reagents on our Cytokeratin 17 Antibody / KRT17 Epithelial Marker Antibody page.
The concentration stated for each application is a general starting point. Variations in protocols, secondaries and substrates may require the Cytokeratin 17 Antibody E3 / KRT17 Epithelial Marker to be titered up or down for optimal performance.
1. Staining of formalin-fixed tissues requires boiling tissue sections in pH 9 10mM Tris with 1mM EDTA for 10-20 min followed by cooling at RT for 20 minutes.
2. 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.
The cytoskeletal fraction of rat colon epithelium was used as the immunogen for this Cytokeratin 17 Antibody E3.
Store the Cytokeratin 17 Antibody E3 at 2-8oC (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20oC or colder (without azide).
CK17 antibody, Keratin 17 antibody, KRT17 antibody, Cytokeratin-17 antibody
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