Cytokeratin (35betaH11)

Anti-Cytokeratin 8 stains most non-squamous epithelial tumors, squamous tumors are negative for this antibody as a rule. This antibody stains adenocarcinomas of the breast, ovary, gastrointestinal tract, thyroid, pancreas, bile duct, and salivary glands. This antibody does not react with skeletal muscle or nerve cells.