Anti-Cytokeratin 5/6 (D5/16B4) Mouse Monoclonal Primary Antibody detects cytokeratins 5 and 6. Cytokeratin 5 is expressed in various epithelia and mesothelial cells, while cytokeratin 6 is expressed by proliferating squamous epithelium. This antibody exhibits a cytoplasmic staining pattern and may be used to aid in the identification of squamous cell carcinoma and in distinguishing malignant mesothelioma from lung adenocarcinomas. The detection of cytokeratin 5 in myoepithelial cells with this antibody may also be used to aid in the determination of breast and prostate malignancies.
| Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. | |
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| Product Category | Organic Chemicals |
| Product Number | 790-4554 |
| Product Name | Cytokeratin 5/6 |
