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 ~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.
Applications:Suitable for use in ELISA and Immunohistochemistry.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and StabilityStore product at 4°C if to be used immediately within two weeks.
For long-term storage, aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing and store at -20°C.
Aliquots are stable at -20°C for 12 months after receipt.
Dilute required amount only prior to immediate use.
Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
Caution: FITC conjugates are sensitive to light.
For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
仕様
Size：50ug
Host：rabbit
Source Antibody：human
Grade：Affinity Purified
Purity：Purified by Protein G affinity chromatography.
Form：Supplied as a liquid in 0.01M PBS, pH 7.4, 0.03% Proclin 300, 50% glycerol. Labeled with Fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC).
Specificity：Human
Isotype：IgG
Calc Applications Abbrev：E IHC
Calc Crossreactivity：Hu
Immunogen：Recombinant human DNA mismatch repair protein Msh6 protein (aa1-400).
