Cytokeratin 3, also known as 65kDa Cytokeratin or Keratin K3 is a specific keratin found primarily in the corneal epithelium and minorly in other epithelium like that of the esophagus. The corneal epithelium tissue forms the outermost layer of the cornea, which is the clear front covering of the eye. Keratins are divided into two primary types based upon their isoelectric mobility and size, acidic, or type 1:40-55kDa, and basic to neutral or type 2, 56-70kDa. Cytokeratin 3 is a type II cytokeratin. Type II cytokeratins form pairs with other cytokeratins. Cytokeratin 3 is expressed in the corneal epithelium with Cytokeratin 12. Together Cytokeratin 3 and Cytokeratin 12 form molecules known as intermediate filaments. These filaments assemble into strong networks that provide strength and resilience to the corneal epithelium. Mutations in Cytokeratin 3 have been associated with Meesmann's Corneal Dystrophy a disease characterized by fragility of the anterior corneal epithelium.
Synonyms: 65 kDa cytokeratin, Cytokeratin-3, CK-3, Keratin-3, K3, Type-II keratin Kb3
Application: This Anti-Keratin K3/K76 Antibody, clone AE5 is validated for use in Western Blotting and Immunohistochemistry and Immunofluorescence for the detection of Keratin K3/K76.
Other Notes: Concentration: Please refer to lot specific datasheet.