Cytokeratin 14

Cytokeratin 14 is a 50 kD polypeptide found in basal cell of squamous epithelia, some glandular epithelia, myoepithelium, and mesothelial cells. Anti-Cytokeratin 14 has been demonstrated to be useful in differentiating squamous cell carcinomas from other epithelial tumors. This antibody has also been useful in separating oncocytic tumors of the kidney from its renal mimics, as well as in determining metaplastic carcinomas of the breast.

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