The type I keratin 17 (K17) shows a peculiar localization in human epithelial appendages including hair follicles, which undergo a growth cycle throughout adult life. Additionally K17 is induced, along with K6 and K16, early after acute injury to human skin. Predominant expression of K17 and the frequent expression of K8 and K19, with little K6/K16 and K1/K10 expression are the characteristic features of basal cell carcinomas (BCC). This expresssion indicates BCC is differentiated towards undifferentiated follicular epithelia, most probably hair bulge cells.
Applications
Suitable for use in Western Blot. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
AA Sequence
MTTSIRQFTSSSSIKGSSGLGGGSSRTSCRLSGGLGAGSCRLGSAGGLGSTLGGSSYSSCYSFGSGGGYGSSFGGVDGLLAGGEKATMQNLNDRLASYLDKVRALEEANTELEVKIRDWYQRQAPGPARDYSQYYRTIEELQNKILTATVDNANILLQIDNARLAADDFRTKFETEQALRLSVEADINGLRRVLDELTLARADLEMQIENLKEELAYLKKNHEEEMNALRGQVGGEINVEMDAAPGVDLSRILNEMRDQYEKMAEKNRKDAEDWFFSKTEELNREVATNSELVQSGKSEISELRRTMQALEIELQSQLSMKASLEGNLAETENRYCVQLSQIQGLIGSVEEQLAQLRCEMEQQNQEYKILLDVKTRLEQEIATYRRLLEGEDAHLTQYKKEPVTTRQVRTIVEEVQDGKVISSREQVHQTTR
Storage and Stability
May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
Immunogen
Full length human KRT17, aa1-432 (NP_000413.1).
Form
Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.2.
Purity
Purified by Protein A affinity chromatography.
Specificity
Recognizes human KRT17. Species Crossreactivity: mouse.