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KRT20 Antibody / Cytokeratin 20 / CK20 [clone CDI-11] (FY13371)

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Image FY13371 Rabbit IgG in phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4, 150mM NaCl, 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol, 0.4-0.5mg/ml BSA 100 ul 439
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Immunohistochemical staining of paraffin-embedded human colon tissue using KRT20 antibody.
Western blot testing of mouse and rat samples using the KRT20 antibody at 1:5000 dilution for 1 hour at room temperature. The expected molecular weight of KRT20 is at 46 kDa.
Immunofluorescent analysis of human Hela cells using KRT20 antibody (green) and DAPI nuclear stain (blue).
Immunofluorescent analysis using the KRT20 antibody (green) at 1:50 dilution.
Western blot analysis of Cytokeratin 20 using anti-KRT20 antibody. Lane 1: human RT4 whole cell lysates. After electrophoresis, proteins were transferred to a nitrocellulose membrane at 150 mA for 50-90 minutes. Blocked the membrane with 5% non-fat milk/TBS for 1.5 hour at RT. The membrane was incubated with rabbit anti-KRT20 antibody at 1:1000 overnight at 4oC, then washed with TBS-0.1%Tween 3 times with 5 minutes each and probed with a goat anti-rabbit IgG-HRP secondary antibody at a dilution of 1:500 for 1.5 hour at RT. The signal was developed using enhanced chemiluminescent. The expected molecular weight of KRT20 is at 46 kDa.
Immunohistochemical staining of Cytokeratin 20 using anti-KRT20 antibody. KRT20 was detected in a paraffin-embedded section of human colon cancer tissue. Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed in EDTA buffer (pH 8.0, epitope retrieval solution). The tissue section was blocked with 10% goat serum. The tissue section was then incubated with 2 ug/ml rabbit anti-KRT20 antibody overnight at 4oC. Peroxidase Conjugated Goat Anti-rabbit IgG was used as secondary antibody and incubated for 30 minutes at 37oC. The tissue section was developed using an HRP secondary and DAB substrate.
Immunohistochemical staining of Cytokeratin 20 using anti-KRT20 antibody. KRT20 was detected in a paraffin-embedded section of human appendix tissue. Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed in EDTA buffer (pH 8.0, epitope retrieval solution). The tissue section was blocked with 10% goat serum. The tissue section was then incubated with 2 ug/ml rabbit anti-KRT20 antibody overnight at 4oC. Peroxidase Conjugated Goat Anti-rabbit IgG was used as secondary antibody and incubated for 30 minutes at 37oC. The tissue section was developed using an HRP secondary and DAB substrate.
Availability 2-3 weeks
Species Reactivity Human, Mouse, Rat
Format Liquid
Clonality Recombinant Rabbit Monoclonal
Isotype Rabbit IgG
Clone Name CDI-11
Purity Affinity chromatography
Buffer Rabbit IgG in phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4, 150mM NaCl, 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol, 0.4-0.5mg/ml BSA.
UniProt P35900
Localization Cytoplasm
Applications Western Blot : 0.25-0.5ug/ml
Immunohistochemistry : 2-5ug/ml
Immunocytochemistry : 5ug/ml
Immunofluorescence : 5ug/ml
Immunoprecipitation : 2-4ug/500ug of lysate
Flow Cytometry : 1-3ug/million cells
Limitations This KRT20 antibody is available for research use only.
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Description

KRT20 antibody detects Cytokeratin 20, an intermediate filament protein encoded by the KRT20 gene on chromosome 17q21.2. Cytokeratin 20 (CK20) is a member of the type I keratin family and is expressed primarily in epithelial cells of the gastrointestinal tract, urothelium, and Merkel cells of the skin. CK20 provides structural stability to epithelial cells and serves as a diagnostic marker in pathology for identifying tissue origin and differentiation status in epithelial tumors. Its expression pattern is especially valuable for distinguishing colorectal, gastric, and bladder carcinomas.

Structurally, CK20 is a 46 kDa cytoskeletal protein composed of a central alpha-helical rod domain flanked by non-helical head and tail domains, allowing filament assembly with type II keratins such as KRT8. CK20 belongs to the cytokeratin family of intermediate filaments that provide mechanical resilience and maintain epithelial integrity. Co-localization studies show CK20 distributed in the cytoplasm and perinuclear region, forming filamentous networks characteristic of simple epithelia.

Functionally, CK20 supports epithelial cell shape, polarity, and resistance to mechanical stress. It interacts with desmosomal and hemidesmosomal components to anchor the cytoskeleton to cell junctions, maintaining tissue architecture. CK20 also participates in cellular differentiation programs, serving as a marker of terminal differentiation in gastrointestinal epithelia and Merkel cells. In the urothelium, CK20 expression increases during tissue repair and regeneration.

Clinically, CK20 serves as an important immunohistochemical marker in cancer diagnostics. It is strongly expressed in colorectal adenocarcinomas, transitional cell carcinomas of the bladder, and some gastric cancers, while absent in most lung, breast, and prostate carcinomas. Combined with CK7 expression patterns, CK20 staining aids in identifying metastatic tumor origin. Dysregulation of KRT20 gene expression has been linked to epithelial barrier dysfunction and tumor progression. Pathway involvement includes cytoskeletal organization, epithelial differentiation, and stress response signaling.

Immunohistochemical staining using KRT20 antibody reveals strong cytoplasmic filamentous localization in gastrointestinal and urothelial epithelia. The KRT20 antibody from NSJ Bioreagents is an ideal reagent for epithelial marker studies, cancer diagnostics, and cytoskeletal research.

Application Notes

Optimal dilution of the KRT20 antibody should be determined by the researcher.

Immunogen

A synthesized peptide derived from human Cytokeratin 20 was used as the immunogen for the KRT20 antibody.

Storage

Store the KRT20 antibody at -20oC.

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