Background:

Mismatch repair (MMR), a conserved process that involves correcting errors made during DNA synthesis, is crucial to the maintenance of genomic integrity. MLH1 is the human homologue of the E. coli MMR gene mutL. MMR requires recognition of a base mismatch or insertion/deletion loop by a MutS homolog followed by recruitment of a MutL heterodimeric complex consisting of MLH1 and PMS1 (MutL-γ), PMS2 (MutL-α), or MLH3 (MutL-γ). Other factors required for MMR in eukaryotes are EXO1, PCNA, RFC, RPA, DNA polymerases, and DNA ligase. Inactivation of the MLH1 gene causes genome instability and predisposition to cancer. The MLH1 gene is frequently mutated in hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer (HNPCC). MLH1 also plays a role in meiotic recombination.

Specificity:

Recognizes endogenous levels of MLH1 protein.

Alternative names:

COCA2; DNA mismatch repair protein Mlh1; MutL protein homolog 1

Species reactivity:

Human

Host:

Mouse

Ig type:

Mouse IgG1. Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.2% BSA and 0.01% sodium azide.

Immunogen:

KLH-conjugated synthetic peptide encompassing a sequence within human MLH1. The exact sequence is proprietary.

Purification & Purity:

The antibody was affinity-purified from mouse antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen and the purity is > 95% (by SDS-PAGE).

Molecular weight:

~ 95 kDa

Applications:

WB, IHC, IF

Usage:

WB (1/500 - 1/1000), IHC (1/100 - 1/300), IF (1/100 - 1/500)

Storage:

Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Precautions:

For research use only, not for use in diagnostic procedure.

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