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Cytokeratin 8 Antibody / Protein Microarray Validated Antibody recognizes Keratin 8 (KRT8), a type II intermediate filament protein that serves as a major structural component of simple epithelial cells. KRT8 is widely expressed in epithelial tissues and functions together with type I keratins, particularly Keratin 18, to form intermediate filament networks that provide mechanical stability, maintain cellular architecture, and support tissue integrity. Because of its broad expression in epithelial-derived tissues and tumors, Cytokeratin 8 has become one of the most widely utilized markers for epithelial cell identification, differentiation studies, and cancer research applications.
Intermediate filaments formed by KRT8 contribute to much more than structural support alone. Cytokeratin 8 participates in regulation of cellular organization, intracellular trafficking, stress responses, apoptosis, and signaling pathways that influence epithelial cell survival and function. These filament networks help epithelial cells withstand mechanical stress while preserving tissue architecture and barrier integrity. As a result, KRT8 plays an important role in maintaining epithelial homeostasis during development, tissue remodeling, and disease progression.
KRT8 expression is commonly observed in glandular epithelia, ductal epithelia, hepatocytes, and numerous epithelial-derived tissues throughout the body. In diagnostic and research settings, Cytokeratin 8 is frequently used as a marker of epithelial differentiation and epithelial lineage. Altered KRT8 expression patterns have been reported in a variety of malignancies, making it a valuable target for investigations of tumor biology, cellular transformation, metastatic progression, and epithelial tissue organization. Cytokeratin 8 is also commonly utilized alongside other keratin markers to characterize epithelial cell populations and assess differentiation status.
A key differentiating feature of this Cytokeratin 8 antibody is its validation using a comprehensive Human Protein Microarray containing more than 19,000 full-length human proteins. Protein microarray analysis demonstrated exceptionally strong and selective recognition of KRT8, which ranked as the top target with a Z-score of 118.93 and an S-score of 73.45. The S-score represents the specificity gap between the intended target and the next highest-reactive protein, with scores above 2.5 generally considered highly specific. These results provide strong evidence supporting target specificity and reliable recognition of Cytokeratin 8 in research applications.
At NSJ Bioreagents, we provide highly validated antibodies for epithelial biology, cancer research, cytoskeletal studies, and cell biology applications. Cytokeratin 8 Antibody / Protein Microarray Validated Antibody is useful for investigations of epithelial differentiation, intermediate filament organization, tumor biology, tissue architecture, cellular stress responses, and epithelial-derived malignancies. Continued study of KRT8 is expanding our understanding of epithelial structure, cellular resilience, and the molecular mechanisms that govern tissue homeostasis and disease progression.
For protein microarray validated detection of Keratin 8 in epithelial and cancer research applications, researchers may also be interested in our Cytokeratin 8 Antibody page.
Optimal dilution of the Cytokeratin 8 Antibody / Protein Microarray Validated Antibody should be determined by the researcher.
A recombinant full-length human KRT8 protein was used as the immunogen for this Cytokeratin 8 antibody.
Store the Cytokeratin 8 antibody at 2-8oC (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20oC or colder (without azide).
Cytokeratin 8 Antibody, KRT8 Antibody, Keratin 8 Antibody, CK8 Antibody, Cytokeratin-8 Antibody, Intermediate Filament Protein Antibody
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