Cytokeratin 5/6

Cytokeratin 5 and 6 (CK5/6) are high molecular weight cytokeratins that are expressed in various epithelial basal cells and mesothelial cells

Intended use

Cytokeratin 5 and 6 are useful for classifying squamous cell carcinoma, distinguishing malignant mesothelioma from lung adenocarcinoma, and determining breast and prostate malignancies when used with a panel of other antibodies

Specifications
product code: 8295-C010	Clone: D5/16B4 [Mouse monoclonal]
Staining pattern: Cytoplasmic staining	Control tissue: Tonsil, pancreas, liver
Associated panels: Lung panel, Breast panel
Assessment criteria
A moderate to strong, distinct cytoplasmic staining reaction of virtually all squamous epithelial cells of the tonsil	https://ihc-ish.tissuetek.cloud/13673_R5_C2
An at least weak, predominantly cytoplasmic (but also membranous) staining reaction of scattered columnar epithelial cells of intercalated ducts of pancreas
No staining of the epithelial cells of the bile ducts of the liver