Immunohistochemical Characterisation of Cell-Type Specific Expression of CK1δ in Various Tissues of Young Adult BALB/c Mice
2009

Study of CK1δ Expression in Mice Tissues

Sample size: 8 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Löhler Jürgen, Hirner Heidrun, Schmidt Bernhard, Kramer Klaus, Fischer Dietmar, Thal Dietmar R., Leithäuser Frank, Knippschild Uwe

Primary Institution: Heinrich-Pette-Institute for Experimental Immunology and Virology, University Hamburg

Hypothesis

The study aims to analyze the cell-type specific distribution of CK1δ in various tissues of young adult BALB/c mice.

Conclusion

CK1δ is widely expressed in various tissues, suggesting its potential role in multiple cellular processes.

Supporting Evidence

  • CK1δ phosphorylates key proteins involved in cell growth and differentiation.
  • Deregulation of CK1δ is linked to neurodegenerative diseases and cancer.
  • CK1δ is expressed in various tissues and cell types of endodermal, mesodermal, and ectodermal origin.
  • Immunohistochemical analysis revealed high expression levels of CK1δ in multiple organs.

Takeaway

This study looked at how a protein called CK1δ is found in different parts of young mice's bodies, which helps us understand what it does.

Methodology

Immunohistochemical staining of CK1δ was performed using three different antibodies against CK1δ.

Limitations

The study does not specify the functional implications of CK1δ expression in different tissues.

Participant Demographics

Young adult BALB/c mice.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1371/journal.pone.0004174

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