Our PDGFRB break apart probe is designed to detect PDGFRB translocations. The probe comes labeled in orange and green, 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 cell surface tyrosine kinase receptor for members of the platelet-derived growth factor family. These growth factors are mitogens for cells of mesenchymal origin. The identity of the growth factor bound to a receptor monomer determines whether the functional receptor is a homodimer (PDGFB or PDGFD) or a heterodimer (PDGFA and PDGFB). This gene is essential for normal development of the cardiovascular system and aids in rearrangement of the actin cytoskeleton. This gene is flanked on chromosome 5 by the genes for granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor and macrophage-colony stimulating factor receptor; all three genes may be implicated in the 5-q syndrome. A translocation between chromosomes 5 and 12, that fuses this gene to that of the ETV6 gene, results in chronic myeloproliferative disorder with eosinophilia. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2017]
Gene Details
Gene Symbol: PDGFRB
Gene Name: Platelet Derived Growth Factor Receptor Beta
Chromosome: CHR5: 149493401-149535422
Locus: 5q32