Abcam, ab52635, Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker

Size: 100µL / 1mL
Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635) is a rabbit monoclonal antibody detecting Cytokeratin 5 in Western Blot, Flow Cytometry (Intra), Flow Cytometry, IHC-P, ICC/IF . Suitable for Human, Mouse, Rat . - Clone EP1601Y is the most cited clone to Cytokeratin 5 - Biophysical QC for unrivalled batch-batch consistency - Over 160 publications - Trusted since 2007
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EP1601Y,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:ICC/IF, IHC-P, WB, Flow Cyt (Intra)See reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.,
Specificity:Mouse reactivity is based on IHC (positive tissues: Liver, lung, brain and skin). However, WB was negative for Mouse brain, heart, kidney and spleen. There is background staining in mouse and rat islet.

Product details:
Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635) was developed by Abcam using patented rabbit monoclonal antibody technology and is validated for use in Flow Cyt (Intra), ICC/IF, IHC-P and WB.
Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635) was first used in a scientific publication in 1977 and has been cited over 163 times in peer reviewed journals. It's performance in IHC in mouse samples is trusted by the scientific community.
Abcam's high quality manufacturing and validation processes ensure Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635) has high sensitivity and specificity alongside high lot-to-lot consistency and reproducibility.
Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635) has 10 independent reviews from customers.
Anti-Cytokeratin 5 antibody [EP1601Y] - Cytoskeleton Marker (ab52635) specifically detects Cytokeratin 5 (UniProt ID: P13647; Molecular weight: 63kDa) and is sold in 100 µL and 1 mL selling sizes.
Conjugation-ready, carrier free format available for antibody clone EP1601Y -
ab214586
Antibody clone EP1601Y is also available pre-conjugated to a variety of labels for your convenience - Alexa Fluor
488, Alexa Fluor
647, HRP, APC, PE (
ab193894
ab193895
ab193896
ab224984
ab224985
Cytokeratin 5 (CK5) is a key diagnostic marker used to identify and classify certain cancers, such as basal-like breast carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas. Its expression is linked to high-grade tumors and poorer prognosis in various cancers, including urothelial and colorectal cancers.
Patented technology
Our RabMAb
technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
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What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
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Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle