Product Size
1 x 96 tests
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Product Information
Sample Type
Serum, Tissue Extracts, Hep Plasma
Assay Type
Sandwich (quantitative)
Range
156.25 pg/mL-10000 pg/mL
Detection Method
Colorimetric
Target Information
Function
Involved in the uptake of thrombin-antithrombin complexes by hepatic cells (By similarity). When phosphorylated, plays a role in filament reorganization. Involved in the delivery of mutated CFTR to the plasma membrane. Together with KRT8, is involved in interleukin-6 (IL-6)-mediated barrier protection.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the intermediate filament family.
Alternative Names
Cell proliferation inducing gene 46 protein; Cell proliferation inducing protein 46; Cell proliferation-inducing gene 46 protein; CK 18; CK-18; CK18; CYK 18; CYK18; Cytokeratin 18; Cytokeratin endo B; Cytokeratin-18; K 18; K18; K1C18_HUMAN; KA18; Keratin 18; Keratin 18, type I; Keratin D; keratin, type I cytoskeletal 18; Keratin-18; Krt18
Tissue Specificity
Expressed in colon, placenta, liver and very weakly in exocervix. Increased expression observed in lymph nodes of breast carcinoma.
Shipping & Handling
Shipping
Shipped on dry ice.
Storage Instructions
Store at 4 °C. Please refer to protocols.
