This gene encodes a member of the keratin family, the most diverse group of intermediate filaments. This gene product, a type I keratin, is usually found as a heterotetramer with two keratin 5 molecules, a type II keratin. Together they form the cytoskeleton of epithelial cells. Mutations in the genes for these keratins are associated with epidermolysis bullosa simplex. At least one pseudogene has been identified at 17p12-p11.
Synonyms
KRT14, K14, NFJ, CK14, EBS3, EBS4
Clonality
Polyclonal
Immunogen
Recombinant human keratin K14 (complete polypeptide)
Specificity
Acidic keratin K14 (Mr 50 000; formerly also designated cytokeratin 14), expressed in basal and first suprabasal layers of epidermis. The antiserum reacts with keratin K14, expressed in the basal cells of the larynx, esophagus, trachea, bladder, prostate, cervix, vagina, breast acini, skin and sweat glands.
Reactivity
Bovine, Human, Mouse
Applications
IHC, WB
Form
Stabilized Serum
Storage
2-8C
References
Demirkesen, C. et al. (1995) J. Cutan. Pathol. 22: 518-535Moll, R. et al. (1995) In: Aktuelle Aspekte der Tumorimmunologie in der Gynaekologie. W. Zuckschwerdt VerlagHoffmann I et al. (2000) J Cell Science 113: 2471-2483Herrmann T et al. (2003) J Cell Biol 161: 1105-1115Langbein L et al. (2003) Eur J Cell Biol 82: 385-400
Background
This gene encodes a member of the keratin family, the most diverse group of intermediate filaments. This gene product, a type I keratin, is usually found as a heterotetramer with two keratin 5 molecules, a type II keratin. Together they form the cytoskeleton of epithelial cells. Mutations in the genes for these keratins are associated with epidermolysis bullosa simplex. At least one pseudogene has been identified at 17p12-p11.
Supplier
ARP
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