Cytokeratin 7 (CK7)

Product Description

CK7 antibody is an intermediate filament protein (IFP) of 54 kDa that recognizes the simple epithelium found in most glandular and transitional epithelia; but not in stratified squamous epithelia. This monoclonal antibody [OV-TL 12/30] has been shown to be highly specific to Cytokeratin 7 and shows no cross-reaction with other IFPs. Cytokeratin 7 is a basic cytokeratin and is expressed in epithelial cells of ovary, lung and breast, but not of colon or gastrointestinal tract. It is often used in concert with Cytokeratin 20 and CDX-2 to aid in distinguishing ovarian, pulmonary and breast carcinomas (CK7+) from colon carcinomas (CK7-).

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