Cytokeratin 8 Recombinant Protein | KRT8 recombinant protein
Recombinant Human Cytokeratin 8 GST-Tag
Sterile Filtered clear solution.
Introduction: Cytokeratin 8 belongs to the type B (basic) subfamily of high molecular weight keratins and exists in combination with keratin 18. Cytokeratin 8 is primarily found in the non-squamous epithelia and is present in majority of adenocarcinomas and ductal carcinomas. It is absent in squamous cell carcinomas. Hepatocellular carcinomas are defined by the use of antibodies that recognize only cytokeratin polypeptides 8 and 18.
NCBI and Uniprot Product Information
NCBI Description
This gene is a member of the type II keratin family clustered on the long arm of chromosome 12. Type I and type II keratins heteropolymerize to form intermediate-sized filaments in the cytoplasm of epithelial cells. The product of this gene typically dimerizes with keratin 18 to form an intermediate filament in simple single-layered epithelial cells. This protein plays a role in maintaining cellular structural integrity and also functions in signal transduction and cellular differentiation. Mutations in this gene cause cryptogenic cirrhosis. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2012]
Uniprot Description
K8: a type II cytoskeletal keratin. The keratins are intermediate filament proteins responsible for the structural integrity of epithelial cells and are subdivided into cytokeratins and hair keratins. Phosphorylation of keratins at specific sites affects their organization, assembly dynamics, and their interaction with signaling molecules. Phsophorylated by p38 kinase, regulating cellular keratin filament reorganization. Phosphorylation on serine residues is enhanced during EGF stimulation and mitosis. Mutation of this protein is a risk factor for cryptogenic liver failure.
Protein type: Cytoskeletal
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 12q13
Cellular Component: dystrophin-associated glycoprotein complex; nucleoplasm; intermediate filament cytoskeleton; nuclear matrix; costamere; cytoplasm; keratin filament; intermediate filament; intercellular junction; Z disc; nucleus; sarcolemma
Molecular Function: protein binding; protein complex binding; structural molecule activity
Biological Process: viral reproduction; tumor necrosis factor-mediated signaling pathway; response to other organism; sarcomere organization; response to hydrostatic pressure
Disease: Cirrhosis, Familial
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The KRT8 krt8 (Catalog #AAA142854) is a Recombinant Protein produced from E Coli and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "Cytokeratin 8, Recombinant Protein" to become dispersed throughout the inside of the vial, particularly around the seal of said vial, during shipment and storage. We always suggest centrifuging these vials to consolidate all of the liquid away from the lid and to the bottom of the vial prior to opening. Please be advised that certain products may require dry ice for shipping and that, if this is the case, an additional dry ice fee may also be required.Precautions
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