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MACF1-BRAF Fusion FISH Probe

The MACF1-BRAF Fusion FISH Probe is used to confirm a fusion of the MACF1 and BRAF genes. The fusion of the MACF1 and BRAF genes has been associated with Thyroid 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.

Turnaround Time: 7-10 Business Days    Shipping Time: 1-2 Day Expedited Shipping
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SKU Test Kits Buffer Dye Color Order Now
MACF1-BRAF-20-ORGR  (Standard Design) 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
MACF1-BRAF-20-RERE 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
MACF1-BRAF-20-REOR 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
MACF1-BRAF-20-REGO 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
MACF1-BRAF-20-REGR 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
MACF1-BRAF-20-REAQ 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
MACF1-BRAF-20-ORRE 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
MACF1-BRAF-20-OROR 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
MACF1-BRAF-20-ORGO 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
MACF1-BRAF-20-ORAQ 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
MACF1-BRAF-20-GORE 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
MACF1-BRAF-20-GOOR 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
MACF1-BRAF-20-GOGO 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
MACF1-BRAF-20-GOGR 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
MACF1-BRAF-20-GOAQ 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
MACF1-BRAF-20-GRRE 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
MACF1-BRAF-20-GROR 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
MACF1-BRAF-20-GRGO 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
MACF1-BRAF-20-GRGR 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
MACF1-BRAF-20-GRAQ 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
MACF1-BRAF-20-AQRE 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
MACF1-BRAF-20-AQOR 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
MACF1-BRAF-20-AQGO 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
MACF1-BRAF-20-AQGR 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
MACF1-BRAF-20-AQAQ 20 (40 μL) 200 μL

BRAF Gene Summary

This gene encodes a protein belonging to the RAF family of serine/threonine protein kinases. This protein plays a role in regulating the MAP kinase/ERK signaling pathway, which affects cell division, differentiation, and secretion. Mutations in this gene, most commonly the V600E mutation, are the most frequently identified cancer-causing mutations in melanoma, and have been identified in various other cancers as well, including non-Hodgkin lymphoma, colorectal cancer, thyroid carcinoma, non-small cell lung carcinoma, hairy cell leukemia and adenocarcinoma of lung. Mutations in this gene are also associated with cardiofaciocutaneous, Noonan, and Costello syndromes, which exhibit overlapping phenotypes. A pseudogene of this gene has been identified on the X chromosome. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2017]

Gene Name: B-Raf Proto-oncogene, Serine/threonine Kinase

Chromosome: CHR7: 140433812 -140624564

Locus: 7q34

MACF1 Gene Summary

This gene encodes a large protein containing numerous spectrin and leucine-rich repeat (LRR) domains. The encoded protein is a member of a family of proteins that form bridges between different cytoskeletal elements. This protein facilitates actin-microtubule interactions at the cell periphery and couples the microtubule network to cellular junctions. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants, but the full-length nature of some of these variants has not been determined. [provided by RefSeq, May 2013]

Gene Name: Microtubule-actin Crosslinking Factor 1

Chromosome: CHR1: 39547088 -39952810

Locus: 1p34.3

Gene Diseases

The MACF1 BRAF Fusion has been associated with the following diseases:

Disease Name
Thyroid Carcinoma

FISH Probe Protocols

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A FISH assay efficiently screens for BRAF gene rearrangements in pancreatic acinar-type neoplasms

BRAF rearrangements are found in about 20% of acinar-type neoplasms, and may serve as a potential treatment target. This study examined the efficacy of FISH versus NGS for detecting BRAF translocations in 31 acinar-type neoplasms. As part of FISH analysis, our BRAF break apart probes were used to detect BRAF rearrangements. The team found that, compared to NGS, FISH was highly sensitive, specific, and time- and cost-effective.
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Alternative lengthening of telomeres, ATRX loss and H3_K27M mutations in histologically defined pilocytic astrocytoma with anaplasia

Pilocytic astrocytoma (PA) is a type of brain tumor. Certain molecular abnormalities can be indicative of PA such as alternative lengthening of telomeres or loss of ATRX. In many cases of PA, there is a duplication in the kinase domain of the BRAF gene called KIAA1549_BRAF. Red and green FISH probes were used to identify this BRAF gene duplication. The duplication was found to be present in 31% of the PA patients.
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Atypical Spitzoid Neoplasms in Childhood: A Molecular and Outcome Study

Atypical spitzoid neoplasms (APNs) are primarily pediatric lesions characterized by their intermediate features; clinically and histopathologically, they fall somewhere between benign spitz nevi and malignant melanoma. The genetics of these tumors are still poorly understood. In this study, 34 APNs were analyzed using FISH and IHC. Our ALK, BRAF, and NTRK1 break-apart FISH probes were used to detect rearrangements of the genes .
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Genomic Profiling of Primary Histiocytic Sarcoma Reveals Two Molecular Subgroups

Histiocytic sarcoma (HS) is a rare, aggressive cancer that can occur in the GI tract, skin and liver. This study analyzed 21 cases of HS using RNA sequencing, whole exome sequencing, and FISH. BAC FISH probes from Empire Genomics were used to detect NF1 (RP11-14206) and PTNP11 (RP11-748H13, RP11-9P8, RP11-90F3, RP11-660M3), while BRAF translocations were identified using our BRAF break-apart probe. The team found many abnormalities within the RAS-RAF-MAPK pathway in all 21 cases, with aberrations in NF1 (6/21), MAP2K1 (5/21), PTPN11 (4/21), BRAF (4/21), KRAS (4/21), NRAS (1/21) and LZTR1 (1/21).
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