BRAF is a major component in the intracellular signalling of several important membrane tyrosine kinases, having a powerful activating potential on the MAP kinase dependent pathways.
A point mutation specified by the V600-E amino acid exchange results in the transactivation of the pathway and is a major driver of oncogenesis.
The BRAF V600-E mutation and expression of the mutant protein is therefore of great clinical importance in many malignancies.
BRAF (V600-E) mutations are found in approximately 10% of colorectal cancers(1) and 50% of melanomas (2).
They are also linked to cancers such as papillary thyroid cancer and hairy cell leukemia.
Thus, antibodies against the V600-E BRAF mutant protein have the potential to perform a vital role in the immunohistochemical analysis of tumor samples.
Applications:Suitable for use in Immunohistochemistry.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:Immunohistochemistry (paraffin): 1:100-1:200Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.