Our FGFR2 FISH Probe is designed to detect FGFR2 amplifications and deletions. The probe comes labeled in orange, but can be customized to meet your needs.

** This product is for in vitro and research use only. This product is not intended for diagnostic use.

Gene Summary

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the fibroblast growth factor receptor family, where amino acid sequence is highly conserved between members and throughout evolution. FGFR family members differ from one another in their ligand affinities and tissue distribution. A full-length representative protein consists of an extracellular region, composed of three immunoglobulin-like domains, a single hydrophobic membrane-spanning segment and a cytoplasmic tyrosine kinase domain. The extracellular portion of the protein interacts with fibroblast growth factors, setting in motion a cascade of downstream signals, ultimately influencing mitogenesis and differentiation. This particular family member is a high-affinity receptor for acidic, basic and/or keratinocyte growth factor, depending on the isoform. Mutations in this gene are associated with Crouzon syndrome, Pfeiffer syndrome, Craniosynostosis, Apert syndrome, Jackson-Weiss syndrome, Beare-Stevenson cutis gyrata syndrome, Saethre-Chotzen syndrome, and syndromic craniosynostosis. Multiple alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been noted for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2009]

Gene Details

Gene Symbol: FGFR2

Gene Name: Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 2

Chromosome: CHR10: 123237843-123357972

Locus: 10q26.13

References

FGFR2 amplification in colorectal adenocarcinoma

FGFR2 amplification occurs in about 5% of gastric cancers, but so far has only been reported in one colorectal cancer (CRC) cell line, where the cells were found to require FGFR2 amplification for survival. This was the first report of FGFR2 amplification in a CRC biopsy obtained directly from a patient’s primary tumor. Our FGFR2 FISH probe helped confirm FGFR2 amplification in the subject.