Cytoskeletal intermediate filaments (IFs) constitute a diverse group of proteins that are expressed in a highly tissue-specific manner. Intermediate filaments are constructed from two-chain,-helical,coiled-coil molecules arranged on an imperfect helical lattice and have been widely used as markers for distinguishing individual cell types within a tissue and identifying the origins of metastatic tumors. One such intermediate filament protein,Vimentin,is a general marker of cells originating in the mesenchyme. Vimentin is frequently co-expressed with other members of the intermediate filament family,such as the cytokeratins,in neoplasms including melanoma and breast carcinoma.
应用类型
WB, IHC
免疫原
A peptide corresponding to the C-terminus of human Vimentin