KRT5 encodes the type II keratin 5, an intermediate filament chain expressed largely in stratified squamous epithelia. Mutations in KRT5 cause epidermolysis bullosa simplex.
Applications
Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot and Immunoprecipitation. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
AA Sequence
MSRQSSVSFRSGGSRSFSTASAITPSVSRTSFTSVSRSGGGGGGGFGRVSLAGACGVGGYGSRSLYNLGGSKRISISTSGGSFRNRFGAGAGGGYGFGGGAGSGFGFGGGAGGGFGLGGGAGFGGGFGGPGFPVCPPGGIQEVTVNQSLLTPLNLQIDPSIQRVRTEEREQIKTLNNKFASFIDKVRFLEQQNKVLDTKWTLLQEQGTKTVRQNLEPLFEQYINNLRRQLDSIVGERGRLDSELRNMQDLVEDFKNKYEDEINKRTTAENEFVMLKKDVDAAYMNKVELEAKVDALMDEINFMKMFFDAELSQMQTHVSDTSVVLSMDNNRNLDLDSIIAEVKAQYEEIANRSRTEAESWYQTKYEELQQTAGRHGDDLRNTKHEISEMNRMIQRLRAEIDNVKKQCANLQNAIADAEQRGELALKDARNKLAELEEALQKAKQDMARLLREYQELMNTKLALDVEIATYRKLLEGEECRLSGEGVGPVNISVVTGSVSSGYGSGSGYGGGLGGGLGGGLGGGLAGGGSGSYYSSSSGGVGLSGGLSVGGSGFSASSGRGLGVGFGSGGGSSSSVKFVSTTSSSRKSFKS
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 recombinant corresponding to aa1-590 from human KRT5 (AAH24292) with GST tag. MW of the GST tag alone is 26kD.
Form
Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.2.
Purity
Purified by Protein A affinity chromatography.
Specificity
Recognizes human KRT5.