Recombinant Mouse KRT18 Protein (His Tag)

Product Specifications

Background

Cytokeratin 18 (CK18) has a molecular weight of 45 KDa, which is a low molecular weight type A cytokeratin. It is a marker of simple epithelium, including glandular epithelium. The stratified squamous epithelium is generally negative. CK18 is mainly used in the diagnosis of adenocarcinoma.

Abbreviation

KRT18

Synonyms

CK 18; CK-18; CK18; CYK 18; CYK18; Cell proliferation inducing gene 46 protein; Cell proliferation inducing protein 46; Cell proliferation-inducing gene 46 protein; Cytokeratin 18; Cytokeratin endo B; Cytokeratin-18; K 18; K18; K1C18; KA18; Keratin 18; type I

UniProt

P05784

Accession Number

P05784-1

Expression System

E.coli

Tag

N-His

Sequence

Ser2-Asp231

Endotoxin

< 10 EU/mg of the protein as determined by the LAL method.

Purity

> 85% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Bioactivity

Not validated for activity

Reconstitution

It is recommended that sterile water be added to the vial to prepare a stock solution of 0.5 mg/mL. Concentration is measured by UV-Vis.

Shipping Conditions

This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.

Storage Conditions

Generally, lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80°C. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8°C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20°C for 3 months.