Description

CK5 (keratin 5) is a member of the keratin gene family. Biochemically, most members of the CK family fall into one of two classes, type I (acidic polypeptides) and type II (basic polypeptides). The type II cytokeratins consist of basic or neutral proteins which are arranged in pairs of heterotypic keratin chains coexpressed during differentiation of simple and stratified epithelial tissues. This type II cytokeratin is specifically expressed in the basal layer of the epidermis with family member KRT14. The type II cytokeratins are clustered in a region of chromosome 12q12-q13. At least one member of the acidic family and one member of the basic family is expressed in all epithelial cells. Cytokeratin 5 is expressed in normal basal cells. Mutations of the Cytokeratin5 gene (KRT5) have been shown to result in the autosomal dominant disorderepidermolysis bullosa (EB). Defects in KRT5 are a cause of epidermolysis bullosa simplex.

References
1. Canedo-Patzi AM. Leon-Bojorge B. de Ortiz-Hidalgo C. Gac Med Mex. 2006, Jan-Feb, 142(1):59-66. Spanish. 2. Leibl S. Moinfar F. Am J Surg Pathol. 2006, Apr, 30(4):450-6.

Specification
Aliases	K5; DDD; EBS2; KRT5A; KRT5
Entrez GeneID	3852
Swissprot	P13647
clone	3E2F1
Host/Isotype	Mouse IgG1
Antibody Type	Primary antibody
Storage	Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
Species Reactivity	Human
Immunogen	Purified recombinant fragment of CK5 expressed in E. Coli.
Formulation	Ascitic fluid containing 0.03% sodium azide.

Application
IHC	1/200 - 1/1000
ELISA	1/10000