MutS protein homolog 2 (MSH2) is part of the mismatch repair (MMR) pathway which is utilized by normal proliferating cells to repair mutations that may occur during DNA replication. Antibodies to MSH2 are a useful aid for classification of tumors of the gastrointestinal tract, including associated extracolonic cancers.
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Product Details
Features
Optimized staining performance of both high and low-expression structures
Crisp and clear staining with no background
Optimal laboratory efficiency with ready-to-use antibodies on Autostainer Link 48
The staining performance of all antibodies has been defined, tested and approved through collaboration with leading international pathologists. Check the Atlas of Stains - a guide to diagnostic accuracy.
Specifications
Application
Formalin
HIER
Clone
FE11
Code Number
IR085
Immunogen
Recombinant protein comprising the carboxyl-terminal 330 amino acids of hMSH2 (15).
Isotype
IgG1, kappa
Reagent Provided
Ready-to-use monoclonal mouse antibody provided in liquid form in a buffer containing stabilizing protein and 0.015 mol/L sodium azide.
Solutions
Autostainer Link 48
Species
Anti-Human
Specificity
In Western blotting of human Sw480 and HCT116 colorectal cancer cell lysates, the antibody labels a major band at 97 kDa corresponding to the expected molecular weight of MSH2 (15). See package insert for reference(s).
1. Peltomäki P. Role of DNA mismatch repair defects in the pathogenesis of human cancer. J Clin Oncol 2003,21:1174-9. 2. Lynch H. Smyrk, T. Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (Lynch syndrome). An updated Review. Cancer 1996,78:1149-67.