The protein encoded by the KRT16 gene is a member of the keratin gene family. The keratins are intermediate filament proteins responsible for the structural integrity of epithelial cells and are subdivided into cytokeratins and hair keratins. Most of the type I cytokeratins consist of acidic proteins which are arranged in pairs of heterotypic keratin chains and are clustered in a region of chromosome 17q12-q21. This keratin has been coexpressed with keratin 14 in a number of epithelial tissues, including esophagus, tongue, and hair follicles. [RefSeq]

Optimal dilution of the Cytokeratin 16 antibody should be determined by the researcher.

A synthetic peptide specific to human Cytokeratin 16 / KRT16 was used as the immunogen for the Cytokeratin 16 antibody.

Store the Cytokeratin 16 antibody at -20oC.