Uses
All Prestige Antibodies
?Powered by Atlas Antibodies is developed and validated by the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) project
(www.proteinatlas.org). Each antibody is tested by immunohistochemistry against hundreds of normal and disease tissues. These images can be viewed on the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) site by clicking on the Image Gallery link. To view these
protocols and other useful information about Prestige Antibodies and the HPA, visit .
General Description
Breast cancer susceptibility gene 2 (BRCA2) is mapped to human chromosome 13q12-q13. The protein encoded by this gene is characterized with BRC repeats in exon 11 and a highly conserved radiation sensitive protein 51 (RAD51) binding domain in exon 27.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Aberration in the breast cancer susceptibility gene 2 (BRCA2) increases the risk for susceptibility of breast cancer and ovarian cancer. BRCA2 is a vital element of DNA response pathway. BRCA2, on interaction with RAD51 gene, plays a role in DNA damage repair and homologous recombination. Loss of this action leads to cancer development.
