Anti-Keratin 71 antibodies are used for the immunodetection of the protein encoded by the KRT71 gene. In humans, the canonical protein has a reported length of 523 amino acid residues and a mass of 57.3 kDa. Its subcellular localization is in the cytoplasm. It is reported to be highly expressed in hair follicles from scalp. A member of the Intermediate filament protein family, it is known to play an important role in hair formation. The gene encoding this protein is implicated in Hypotrichosis. Other names for this target antigen include CK-71, K71, cytokeratin-71, hK6irs, hK6irs1, keratin 6 irs, and keratin, type II cytoskeletal 71. Gene orthologs have been identified in the mouse, rat, bovine and chimpanzee species. A number of Keratin 71 antibodies have been mentioned in research publications and have associated citations. Western Blot is a widely used application for these antibodies. In addition, ELISA is also a common application.