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OriGene Technologies, Inc. 9620 Medical Center Drive, Ste 200 Rockville, MD 20850, US Phone: +1-888-267-4436 [email protected] EU: [email protected] CN: [email protected] Product datasheet for BM558X Cytokeratin 3 (KRT3) Mouse Monoclonal Antibody [Clone ID: AE5] Product data: Product Type: Primary Antibodies Clone Name: AE5 Applications: IHC, WB Recommended Dilution: Immunoblotting: 1/500. Immunohistochemistry on Frozen Sections: 1/50 (1h at RT). Reactivity: Bovine, Human, Rabbit Host: Mouse Isotype: IgG1 Clonality: Monoclonal Immunogen: Human epithelial keratin Specificity: Cytokeratin 3 antibody, clone AE5 represents an excellent marker for corneal type differentiation. Positive for epithelial cells of cornea, snout and some oral mucosa. This antibody has been used for studying corneal epithelial stem cells. Polypeptide Reacting: Mr 64 000 polypeptide (Keratin K3; formerly also designated Cytokeratin 3) of human corneal epithelium and Keratin K76 (formerly also designated Cytokeratin K2p) of palate epithelium. Reactivities on Cultured Cell Lines: Rabbit corneal epithelial cells. In Cow and Rabbit it reacts with lip and snout epithelia. Formulation: PBS, pH 7,2 containing 0.09% Sodium Azide as preservative. State: Purified State: Liquid purified IgG fraction. Concentration: lot specific Purification: Ion Exchange Chromatography. Conjugation: Unconjugated Storage: Store the antibody undiluted at 2-8°C for one month or (in aliquots) at -20°C for longer. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Stability: Shelf life: one year from despatch. This product is to be used for laboratory only. Not for diagnostic or therapeutic use. View online » ©2021 OriGene Technologies, Inc., 9620 Medical Center Drive, Ste 200, Rockville, MD 20850, US 1 / 2 Cytokeratin 3 (KRT3) Mouse Monoclonal Antibody [Clone ID: AE5] – BM558X Gene Name: Homo sapiens keratin 3 (KRT3) Database Link: Entrez Gene 3850 Human P12035 Background: Cytokeratin 3 belongs to the intermediate filament family. It is a type II cytokeratin and is specifically expressed in the corneal epithelium. Cytokeratin 3 associates with Cytokeratin 12. Defects in Cytokeratin 3 are a cause of Meesmann corneal dystrophy. Synonyms: keratin-3, keratin-76, KRT3, Type-II keratin Kb3 This product is to be used for laboratory only. Not for diagnostic or therapeutic use. ©2021 OriGene Technologies, Inc., 9620 Medical Center Drive, Ste 200, Rockville, MD 20850, US 2 / 2.

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