BRCA 1 and 2 are breast cancer susceptibility proteins that play a role in DNA damage, repair, cell cycle progression, transcription and apoptosis, etc. The BRCA1 gene is expressed in numerous tissues, including breast and ovary, and encodes a predicted protein of 1863aa. BRCA2 has been shown to be required for localization of Rad51 to sites of DSBs (double stranded breaks) in DNA. Cells lacking BRCA1 and BRCA2 cannot repair DSBs through the Rad51-dependent process.
Applications:
Suitable for use in Western Blot. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Western Blot: 0.5-4ug/ml
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.