The BioGenex eFISH BCL6 Dual Color Break Apart Probe is currently available forResearch use onlyeFISH BCL6 Dual Color Break Apart Probe is designed to be used forthe detection of translocations involving the BCL6 gene at 3q27.3 in formalin-fixed,paraffinembedded tissue or cells by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH).eFISH BioGenex BCL6 Dual Color Break Apart Probe in hybridization buffer. The probecontains green-labeled polynucleotides (Green: excitation at 503 nm and emission at 528nm, similar to FITC), which target sequences mapping in 3q27.3 proximal to the BCL6gene, and orange-labeled polynucleotides (Orange: excitation at 547 nm and emission at572 nm, similar to rhodamine), which target sequences mapping in 3q27.3-q28 distal tothe BCL6 gene.
Description
Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) is a robust technique of cytogenetic used for thedetection of chromosomal aberrations, presence or absence of specific DNA sequence innative context. In this technique florescent probes bind to the target sequence of DNA inchromosome. High specificity and sensitivity coupled rapid and an accurate result hasproven role of FISH in both research and diagnosis of solid tumor and hematologicalmalignancies. As technique of cancer cytogenetics, FISH, can be used to identify genetic aberrations viz., deletions, amplification and translocation in tissue sections or withinindividual cells. FISH is also used for use in genetic counseling, medicine, and speciesidentification. FISH can also be used to detect and localize specific RNA targets in cells,circulating tumor cells, and tissue samples1,2,3,4,5.In FISH procedure, fixed tissue sections are pretreated to expose target DNA or mRNAsequences. An appropriately labeled probe is hybridized to the exposed target DNA ormRNA sequences in the cells. Subsequent stringent washing steps remove any probe thatis non-specifically bound to the tissue section. Subsequently slides are mounted usingDAPI/antifade and can be visualized under fluorescence microscope using appropriate filterset.
Principle
In Situ hybridization (ISH) allows the detection and localization of definitive nucleic acidsequences directly within a cell or tissue. High specificity is ensured through the action ofannealing of fluorescence probe nucleic acid sequence to complementary target nucleicacid sequence. ISH techniques can be used to identify genetic aberrations like deletions,amplification, and translocationin tissue sections or within individual cells.
Storage
The BioGenex eFISH BioGenex BCL6 Dual Color Probe must be stored at 2-8°C protected from light and is stable through the expiry date printed on the label.