MSH3

The protein encoded by this gene forms a heterodimer with MSH2 to form MutS beta, part of the post-replicative DNA mismatch repair system. MutS beta initiates mismatch repair by binding to a mismatch and then forming a complex with MutL alpha heterodimer. This gene contains a polymorphic 9 bp tandem repeat sequence in the first exon. The repeat is present 6 times in the reference genome sequence and 3-7 repeats have been reported. Defects in this gene are a cause of susceptibility to endometrial cancer.

MUTS HOMOLOG 3

Component of the post-replicative DNA mismatch repair system (MMR). Heterodimerizes with MSH2 to form MutS beta which binds to DNA mismatches thereby initiating DNA repair. When bound, the MutS beta heterodimer bends the DNA helix and shields approximately 20 base pairs. MutS beta recognizes large insertion-deletion loops (IDL) up to 13 nucleotides long. After mismatch binding, forms a ternary complex with the MutL alpha heterodimer, which is thought to be responsible for directing the downstream MMR events, including strand discrimination, excision, and resynthesis.

DNA repair Source: BHF-UCL
Maintenance of DNA repeat elements Source: HGNC-UCL
Mismatch repair Source: ComplexPortal
Mitotic recombination Source: GO_Central
Negative regulation of DNA recombination Source: BHF-UCL
Positive regulation of helicase activity Source: BHF-UCL
Somatic recombination of immunoglobulin gene segments Source: GO_Central

Nucleus
MutSbeta complex
nucleoplasm
nucleus
Other locations
membrane

Endometrial cancer (ENDMC):
A malignancy of endometrium, the mucous lining of the uterus. Most endometrial cancers are adenocarcinomas, cancers that begin in cells that make and release mucus and other fluids.
Familial adenomatous polyposis 4 (FAP4):
A form of familial adenomatous polyposis, a condition characterized by the development of multiple colorectal adenomatous polyps, benign neoplasms derived from glandular epithelium. Some affected individuals may develop colorectal carcinoma. FAP4 inheritance is autosomal recessive.