Intended Use
For In Vitro Diagnostic Use
Summary and Explanation
MSH2 is a rabbit monoclonal antibody for immunohistochemistry from Bio SB. MSH2 is a mismatch repair gene commonly associated with Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colorectal Cancer (HNPCC). This gene was identified as a locus frequently mutated in HNPCC. When cloned, it is a human homolog of the E. coli DNA mismatch repair gene mutS, consistent with the characteristic alterations in microsatellite sequences (RER+ phenotype) found in HNPCC.
MSH2 is abnormally deficient in a high proportion of patients with microsatellite instability (MSI-H). This finding is associated with the autosomal dominant condition found in Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colon Cancer. This anti-MSH2 antibody (along with MLH1 antibody) is useful in screening patients and families for this rare condition. Colon cancers that are microsatellite unstable have a better prognosis than their microsatellite stable counterparts.
Presentation
MSH2 antibody is a rabbit monoclonal antibody derived from cell culture supernatant that is concentrated, dialyzed, filter sterilized and diluted in buffer pH 7.5, containing BSA and sodium azide as a preservative.
Synonyms: COCA1, DNA mismatch repair protein Msh2, FCC1, hMSH2, HNPCC, HNPCC1, homolog 2 colon cancer nonpolyposis type 1 E coli, MutS protein homolog 2, msh-2, anti-msh2, anti-msh-2, anti-msh-2, anti msh2, anti msh-2, anti msh 2