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FAM134B-TERT Fusion FISH Probe

The FAM134B-TERT Fusion FISH Probe is used to confirm a fusion of the FAM134B and TERT genes. The fusion of the FAM134B and TERT genes has been associated with Kidney Renal Papillary Cell Carcinoma. These probes are FISH confirmed on normal peripheral blood in both interphase nuclei and metaphase spreads before shipment. Typical turnaround time for this product is 7-14 days after purchase.

** This product is for in vitro and research use only. This product is not intended for diagnostic use. Please note that both genes fall on the same chromosome and inter-chromosomal detection may be difficult to detect depending on the genes proximity to one another. Please consult our support staff before ordering this product to ensure that the probe can be designed to meet your specific needs.

Turnaround Time: 7-10 Business Days    Shipping Time: 1-2 Day Expedited Shipping
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FAM134B-TERT-20-ORGR  (Standard Design) 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
FAM134B-TERT-20-RERE 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
FAM134B-TERT-20-REOR 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
FAM134B-TERT-20-REGO 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
FAM134B-TERT-20-REGR 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
FAM134B-TERT-20-REAQ 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
FAM134B-TERT-20-ORRE 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
FAM134B-TERT-20-OROR 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
FAM134B-TERT-20-ORGO 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
FAM134B-TERT-20-ORAQ 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
FAM134B-TERT-20-GORE 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
FAM134B-TERT-20-GOOR 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
FAM134B-TERT-20-GOGO 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
FAM134B-TERT-20-GOGR 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
FAM134B-TERT-20-GOAQ 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
FAM134B-TERT-20-GRRE 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
FAM134B-TERT-20-GROR 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
FAM134B-TERT-20-GRGO 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
FAM134B-TERT-20-GRGR 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
FAM134B-TERT-20-GRAQ 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
FAM134B-TERT-20-AQRE 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
FAM134B-TERT-20-AQOR 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
FAM134B-TERT-20-AQGO 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
FAM134B-TERT-20-AQGR 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
FAM134B-TERT-20-AQAQ 20 (40 μL) 200 μL

TERT Gene Summary

Telomerase is a ribonucleoprotein polymerase that maintains telomere ends by addition of the telomere repeat TTAGGG. The enzyme consists of a protein component with reverse transcriptase activity, encoded by this gene, and an RNA component which serves as a template for the telomere repeat. Telomerase expression plays a role in cellular senescence, as it is normally repressed in postnatal somatic cells resulting in progressive shortening of telomeres. Deregulation of telomerase expression in somatic cells may be involved in oncogenesis. Studies in mouse suggest that telomerase also participates in chromosomal repair, since de novo synthesis of telomere repeats may occur at double-stranded breaks. Alternatively spliced variants encoding different isoforms of telomerase reverse transcriptase have been identified; the full-length sequence of some variants has not been determined. Alternative splicing at this locus is thought to be one mechanism of regulation of telomerase activity. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Gene Name: Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase

Chromosome: CHR5: 1253286 -1295162

Locus: 5p15.33

Gene Diseases

The FAM134B TERT Fusion has been associated with the following diseases:

Disease Name
Kidney Renal Papillary Cell Carcinoma

FISH Probe Protocols

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Distinct Patterns of Acral Melanoma Based on Site and Relative Sun Exposure

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Single-cell imaging reveals unexpected heterogeneity of telomerase reverse transcriptase expression across human cancer cell lines.

The TERT gene, which encodes a telomerase subunit, has long interested cancer researchers because it's required for cell proliferation and immortalization in 80-90% of human cancers. This study analyzed TERT expression across 10 human cancer lines using our TERT FISH probe. TERT expression was highly heterogeneous across different cancers, with variations in cellular location of the TERT protein, number of transcription sites, and ratio of transcription sites to gene copies.
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