MSH2 - Wikipedia
MSH2 is a tumor suppressor gene and more specifically a caretaker gene that codes for a DNA mismatch repair (MMR) protein, MSH2, which forms a heterodimer with MSH6 to make the …
About Mutations in the MSH2 Gene | Memorial Sloan Kettering ...
Jul 15, 2023 · What does an MSH2 mutation mean for my blood relatives? If you have a mutation, your biological parents, siblings, and children each have a 50% chance of having the same …
MSH2 gene - MedlinePlus
The MSH2 gene provides instructions for making a protein that plays an essential role in repairing DNA. This protein helps fix errors that are made when DNA is copied (DNA replication) in …
Lynch Syndrome: Signs/Symptoms, Causes, Outlook
The genes associated with Lynch syndrome are MLHL, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2 and EPCAM. Colon cancers caused by Lynch syndrome tend to be more common on the right side of the colon …
MSH2 Gene - GeneCards | MSH2 Protein | MSH2 Antibody
Dec 25, 2024 · MSH2 (MutS Homolog 2) is a Protein Coding gene. Diseases associated with MSH2 include Lynch Syndrome 1 and Muir-Torre Syndrome. Among its related pathways are …
Gene Mutation MSH2 and Cancer Risk - Everyday Health
Aug 23, 2022 · Finding out you have an MSH2 gene mutation can be useful information for your family members. It can also help you better understand your cancer risk. Men and women with …
MSH2 Gene Mutations (Lynch Syndrome): Risks & Options
Sep 6, 2024 · MSH2 inherited mutations (Lynch Syndrome) may affect your options for cancer prevention, detection and treatment. FORCE is here to guide you.