Goat Polyclonal MSH6 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB and reacts with Human samples. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human MSH6 aa 350-400.
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Key facts
- Isotype
- IgG
- Host species
- Goat
- Storage buffer
pH: 7 - 8
Preservative: 0.1% Sodium azide
Constituents: 1.815% Tris, 1.764% Sodium citrate, 0.021% PBS- Form
- Liquid
- Clonality
- Polyclonal
Immunogen
- Synthetic Peptide within Human MSH6 aa 350-400. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link P52701
Reactivity data
Select an application| IHC-P | WB | |
|---|---|---|
| Human | Tested | Tested |
| Chimpanzee | Predicted | Predicted |
| Gorilla | Predicted | Predicted |
| Orangutan | Predicted | Predicted |
IHC-P
TestedTested
| Species | Dilution info | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Species Human | Dilution info 1/250.00000 - 1/1000.00000 | Notes Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol. |
PredictedPredicted
| Species | Dilution info | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Species Chimpanzee, Gorilla, Orangutan | Dilution info - | Notes - |
WB
TestedTested
| Species | Dilution info | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Species Human | Dilution info 1/1000.00000 - 1/5000.00000 | Notes - |
PredictedPredicted
| Species | Dilution info | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Species Chimpanzee, Gorilla, Orangutan | Dilution info - | Notes - |
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Function
Component of the post-replicative DNA mismatch repair system (MMR). Heterodimerizes with MSH2 to form MutS alpha, which binds to DNA mismatches thereby initiating DNA repair. When bound, MutS alpha bends the DNA helix and shields approximately 20 base pairs, and recognizes single base mismatches and dinucleotide insertion-deletion loops (IDL) in the DNA. After mismatch binding, forms a ternary complex with the MutL alpha heterodimer, which is thought to be responsible for directing the downstream MMR events, including strand discrimination, excision, and resynthesis. ATP binding and hydrolysis play a pivotal role in mismatch repair functions. The ATPase activity associated with MutS alpha regulates binding similar to a molecular switch: mismatched DNA provokes ADP-->ATP exchange, resulting in a discernible conformational transition that converts MutS alpha into a sliding clamp capable of hydrolysis-independent diffusion along the DNA backbone. This transition is crucial for mismatch repair. MutS alpha may also play a role in DNA homologous recombination repair. Recruited on chromatin in G1 and early S phase via its PWWP domain that specifically binds trimethylated 'Lys-36' of histone H3 (H3K36me3): early recruitment to chromatin to be replicated allowing a quick identification of mismatch repair to initiate the DNA mismatch repair reaction.
Alternative names
GTBP, MSH6, DNA mismatch repair protein Msh6, hMSH6, G/T mismatch-binding protein, MutS protein homolog 6, MutS-alpha 160 kDa subunit, GTMBP, p160
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Goat Polyclonal MSH6 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB and reacts with Human samples. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human MSH6 aa 350-400.
Key facts
- Isotype
- IgG
- Host species
- Goat
- Storage buffer
pH: 7 - 8
Preservative: 0.1% Sodium azide
Constituents: 1.815% Tris, 1.764% Sodium citrate, 0.021% PBS- Form
- Liquid
- Clonality
- Polyclonal
- Immunogen
- Synthetic Peptide within Human MSH6 aa 350-400. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link P52701
- Purification technique
- Affinity purification Immunogen
- Concentration
Storage
- Shipped at conditions
- Blue Ice
- Appropriate short-term storage conditions
- +4°C
- Appropriate long-term storage conditions
- -20°C
- Aliquoting information
- Upon delivery aliquot
- Storage information
- Avoid freeze / thaw cycle
Notes
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Supplementary info
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- Activity summary
MSH6 also known as MutS Homolog 6 is a DNA repair protein that plays a role in the mismatch repair (MMR) system. It has a molecular mass of approximately 136 kDa. MSH6 forms a heterodimer with MSH2 called MutSα and this complex identifies base-pair mismatches and insertion-deletion loops during DNA replication. It is expressed in various tissues throughout the body and high levels are often found in proliferative tissues where active DNA replication occurs.
- Biological function summary
MSH6 functions as part of the MMR complex which is essential for maintaining genomic stability. The MutSα complex where MSH6 pairs with MSH2 operates along with other proteins in the MMR pathway to correct DNA replication errors. MSH6 is also known to interact with PCNA a DNA polymerase processivity factor which facilitates its role in the repair process.
- Pathways
MSH6 participates prominently in the DNA mismatch repair pathway. This pathway is critical for correcting DNA errors and preventing mutations during replication. In association with MLH1-PMS2 (MutLα complex) MSH6 ensures that DNA integrity is preserved. Additionally MSH6 is involved in the base excision repair (BER) pathway where it collaborates with other repair proteins to fix small base lesions.
- Associated diseases and disorders
MSH6 has a significant connection with Lynch syndrome also known as hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC). This condition is characterized by germline mutations in MMR genes including MSH6 leading to increased cancer risk particularly in the colon. Moreover alterations in MSH6 can contribute to microsatellite instability a feature seen in certain types of endometrial cancer. Mutations in MSH2 often accompany MSH6 mutations in these disorders further impacting the MMR pathway's efficiency.
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Western blot - Anti-MSH6 antibody (ab10340)
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-MSH6 antibody (ab10340) at 0.5 µg/mL
Lane 1: HeLa (Human cervix adenocarcinoma epithelial cell) whole cell lysate at 50 µg
Lane 2: HEK-293T (Human epithelial cell line from embryonic kidney transformed with large T antigen) whole cell lysate at 50 µg
Predicted band size: 153 kDa
Exposure time: 3min
Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-MSH6 antibody (ab10340)
Immunohistochemical (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) analysis of human non-small cell lung cancer tissue labelling MSH6 with ab10340 at 1/500 dilution. Detection: DAB.
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