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STRN-ALK Fusion FISH Probe

The STRN-ALK Fusion FISH Probe is used to confirm a fusion of the STRN and ALK genes. The fusion of the STRN and ALK genes has been associated with Thyroid Carcinoma, and 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

SKU Test Kits Buffer Dye Color Order Now
STRN-ALK-20-ORGR  (Standard Design) 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
STRN-ALK-20-RERE 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
STRN-ALK-20-REOR 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
STRN-ALK-20-REGO 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
STRN-ALK-20-REGR 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
STRN-ALK-20-REAQ 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
STRN-ALK-20-ORRE 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
STRN-ALK-20-OROR 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
STRN-ALK-20-ORGO 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
STRN-ALK-20-ORAQ 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
STRN-ALK-20-GORE 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
STRN-ALK-20-GOOR 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
STRN-ALK-20-GOGO 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
STRN-ALK-20-GOGR 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
STRN-ALK-20-GOAQ 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
STRN-ALK-20-GRRE 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
STRN-ALK-20-GROR 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
STRN-ALK-20-GRGO 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
STRN-ALK-20-GRGR 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
STRN-ALK-20-GRAQ 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
STRN-ALK-20-AQRE 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
STRN-ALK-20-AQOR 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
STRN-ALK-20-AQGO 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
STRN-ALK-20-AQGR 20 (40 μL) 200 μL
STRN-ALK-20-AQAQ 20 (40 μL) 200 μL

ALK Gene Summary

This gene encodes a receptor tyrosine kinase, which belongs to the insulin receptor superfamily. This protein comprises an extracellular domain, an hydrophobic stretch corresponding to a single pass transmembrane region, and an intracellular kinase domain. It plays an important role in the development of the brain and exerts its effects on specific neurons in the nervous system. This gene has been found to be rearranged, mutated, or amplified in a series of tumours including anaplastic large cell lymphomas, neuroblastoma, and non-small cell lung cancer. The chromosomal rearrangements are the most common genetic alterations in this gene, which result in creation of multiple fusion genes in tumourigenesis, including ALK (chromosome 2)/EML4 (chromosome 2), ALK/RANBP2 (chromosome 2), ALK/ATIC (chromosome 2), ALK/TFG (chromosome 3), ALK/NPM1 (chromosome 5), ALK/SQSTM1 (chromosome 5), ALK/KIF5B (chromosome 10), ALK/CLTC (chromosome 17), ALK/TPM4 (chromosome 19), and ALK/MSN (chromosome X).[provided by RefSeq, Jan 2011]

Gene Name: ALK Receptor Tyrosine Kinase

Chromosome: CHR2: 29415639 -30144477

Locus: 2p23.2-p23.1

STRN Gene Summary

The Striatin (STRN) gene is located on chr2 :37064840-37193615 at 2p22.2.

Gene Name: Striatin

Chromosome: CHR2: 37064840 -37193615

Locus: 2p22.2

Gene Diseases

The STRN ALK Fusion has been associated with the following diseases:

Disease Name
Thyroid Carcinoma
Kidney Renal Papillary Cell Carcinoma

FISH Probe Protocols

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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 .

Alterations in ALK/ROS1/NTRK/MET drive a group of infantile hemispheric gliomas

While studies are plentiful on adult gliomas, infant cases are historically understudied. This team sought to account for that lack of data by analyzing glioma biopsies from 150 infants. As part of genetic profiling, our ALK break apart probe was used to detect ALK rearrangements. The team was able to divide the tumors into three genetic subtypes that were tightly tied to clinical outcome. They also found that many of the tumors harbored just a single oncogene, evidence that infant gliomas are usually single driver tumors.

ALK-rearranged renal cell carcinomas in Polish population

Since the first report 2010, 22 cases of ALK-rearranged renal cell carcinoma (RCC) have been described. This study screened over 1000 Polish RCC patients for ALK translocations using IHC followed by FISH with our ALK break apart FISH probe. Only 31 cases were considered potentially positive or indeterminable by IHC; of these, none tested positive for ALK rearrangement with FISH. These results suggests that the mutation might be related to ethnicity, warranting further investigation into its prevalence in other ethnicities.