Tissue-Tek Genie®
anti-CD117 (c-kit)

Clone: EP10
Host clonality: rabbit monoclonal
Control tissue: appendix, colon, GIST
Staining pattern: membraneous and cytoplasmic
Regulatory status: IVD, FDA Class I
Product code: 8267-C010: RTU, 10 capsules; 1 pack
8267-M250: RTU, 250 tests, 1 cartridge; 1 unit

 

CD117, also known as c-kit, is a transmembrane protein expressed on hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells, interstitial cells of Cajal, mammalian ductal epithelia, melanocytes, mast cells and basal cells of skin.
Tissue-Tek Genie<sup>&reg;</sup><br /> anti-CD117 (c-kit) Moderate cytoplasmic and membraneous staining is seen in the basilar region of the gastric crypts. More superficial epithelium is negative. Mast cells are darkly stained.

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Strong membraneous and cytoplasmic staining in a GIST.

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CD117 is negative in the appendiceal epithelium, lymphoid cells and smooth muscle of the muscularis propria. Mast cells are darkly stained and interstitial cells of Cajal are moderately stained in a membraneous and cytoplasmic pattern.
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