MSX2 Antibody

MSX2 is a member of the muscle segment homeobox gene family. The protein is a transcriptional repressor whose normal activity may establish a balance between survival and apoptosis of neural crest-derived cells required for proper craniofacial morphogenesis. The protein may also have a role in promoting cell growth under certain conditions and may be an important target for the RAS signaling pathways. Mutations in this gene are associated with parietal foramina 1 and craniosynostosis type 2.This gene encodes a member of the muscle segment homeobox gene family. The encoded protein is a transcriptional repressor whose normal activity may establish a balance between survival and apoptosis of neural crest-derived cells required for proper craniofacial morphogenesis. The encoded protein may also have a role in promoting cell growth under certain conditions and may be an important target for the RAS signaling pathways. Mutations in this gene are associated with parietal foramina 1 and craniosynostosis type 2.

For short periods of storage (days) store at 4˚ C. For longer periods of storage, store MSX2 antibody at -20˚ C. As with any antibody avoid repeat freeze-thaw cycles.

MSX2 antibody can be used for detection of MSX2 by ELISA at 1:312500. MSX2 antibody can be used for detection of MSX2 by western blot at 1.25 μ g/mL, and HRP conjugated secondary antibody should be diluted 1:50,000 - 100,000.