| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | Mismatch repair endonuclease PMS2 ;3.1.-.-;DNA mismatch repair protein PMS2;PMS1 protein homolog 2;PMS2 ;PMSL2 ; |
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| Immunogen | A synthesized peptide derived from human PMS2 |
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Overview
Anti-PMS2 Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody is an antibody targeting PMS2. Common applications include WB, IHC, ICC, IF, IP, Flow Cytometry. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Monoclonal; clone: Clone: AEH-16; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human; observed MW: 120 kDa; calculated MW: 95797 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-PMS2 Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody catalog # M01028-1. Tested in WB, IHC, ICC/IF, IP, Flow Cytometry applications. This antibody reacts with Human.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: PMS2 — Mismatch repair endonuclease PMS2
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Monoclonal; Clone: Clone: AEH-16; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Human
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 120 kDa; Calculated: 95797 MW
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): Component of the post-replicative DNA mismatch repair system (MMR). Heterodimerizes with MLH1 to form MutL alpha. DNA repair is initiated by MutS alpha (MSH2-MSH6) or MutS beta (MSH2- MSH6) binding to a dsDNA mismatch, then MutL alpha is recruited to the heteroduplex. Assembly of the MutL-MutS-heteroduplex ternary complex in presence of RFC and PCNA is sufficient to activate endonuclease activity of PMS2. It introduces single-strand breaks near the mismatch and thus generates new entry points for the exonuclease EXO1 to degrade the strand containing the mismatch. DNA methylation would prevent cleavage and therefore assure that only the newly mutated DNA strand is going to be corrected. MutL alpha (MLH1-PMS2) interacts physically with the clamp loader subunits of DNA polymerase III, suggesting that it may play a role to recruit the DNA polymerase III to the site of the MMR. Also implicated in DNA damage signaling, a process which induces cell cycle arrest and can lead to apoptosis in case of major DNA damages. .
Cellular localization (datasheet): Nucleus .
Tissue details (datasheet): Ubiquitous. .
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to DNA/RNA,DNA Damage & Repair,Epigenetics and Nuclear Signaling.
- Supports comparative expression analysis across conditions, genotypes, or treatments when paired with appropriate controls.
- Useful for confirming target presence and subcellular distribution using orthogonal readouts (e.g., microscopy vs. immunoblotting).
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): Compare relative target abundance and apparent size/isoforms across samples; interpret bands in light of expected MW and potential PTMs.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Assess tissue distribution and cell-type patterns; interpret staining with appropriate negative controls and antigen context.
- Immunofluorescence / ICC: Visualize subcellular localization and co-localization patterns; consider fixation/permeabilization compatibility and controls.
- Flow cytometry: Quantify target-positive populations in single-cell suspensions; pair with viability and isotype/FMO controls conceptually.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Consider isoforms, post-translational modifications, and processing that can shift apparent molecular weight or localization.
- Use appropriate positive and negative controls (e.g., KO/KD, blocking peptide, or isotype controls) to support specificity interpretation.
As a monoclonal antibody, this reagent is expected to recognize a defined epitope, which can support consistency across lots when epitope accessibility is preserved.
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