Abcam, ab261782, Human IFNAR1 (Interferon alpha/beta receptor 1) knockout HeLa cell line

Size: 2 x 1000000Cells / vial / 1000000Cells / vial
IFNAR1 KO cell line available to order. KO validated by Western blot. Free of charge wild type control available. Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, 7 bp deletion in exon 1 and Insertion of the selection cassette in exon 1. To order both knockout and wild-type control cells: select 2 x 1000000Cells/vial. To order only knockout cells: select 1000000Cells/vial.
Key facts
Cell type:HeLa,
Species or organism:Human,
Tissue:Cervix,
Form:LiquidSee storage information,
Knockout validation:Sanger Sequencing,Western blot,
Mutation description:Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, 7 bp deletion in exon 1 and Insertion of the selection cassette in exon 1,
Disease:Adenocarcinoma

Product details:
We will provide viable cells that proliferate on revival.
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Properties and Storage Information:
Gene name-IFNAR1, Gene editing type-Knockout, Gene editing method-CRISPR technology, Knockout validation-Sanger Sequencing, Western blot, Shipped at conditions-Dry Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--196°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--196°C

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Interferon alpha/beta receptor 1 also known as IFNAR1 is an important component of the interferon receptor complex which includes the interferon beta receptor (IFNBR) and the broader class of interferon receptors. IFNAR1 is a transmembrane protein with a molecular mass of approximately 100 kDa. It shows expression in various tissues but predominantly in cells of the immune system. This expression pattern enables IFNAR1 to play a central role in mediating responses to interferon alpha and beta which are cytokines important in the immune response.
Biological function summary
IFNAR1 partners with interferon alpha receptor 2 (IFNAR2) to form a functional receptor complex. This complex binds interferons alpha and beta triggering signal transduction cascades vital for antiviral defense. Through this interaction IFNAR1 facilitates cellular immune responses including the activation of antiviral genes and modulation of cell proliferation. IFNAR1's role extends beyond immediate immune response influencing processes like cell differentiation and apoptosis.
Pathways
IFNAR1 is a participant in the JAK-STAT signaling pathway a significant pathway for transmitting cytokine signals. Upon interferon binding it activates the associated Janus kinases (JAKs) which in turn phosphorylate signal transducers and activators of transcription (STATs) specifically STAT1 and STAT2. This chain of events results in the transcription of interferon-stimulated genes that provide antiviral defenses and promote immune regulation. IFNAR1's engagement in these pathways makes it an integral part of immune system communication.
IFNAR1 associates strongly with autoimmune diseases and viral infections. In lupus an autoimmune disorder dysregulation in interferon signaling involving IFNAR1 contributes to disease progression. Moreover in viral infections like hepatitis C the response of IFNAR1 to interferon therapies can influence treatment outcomes. Understanding these connections facilitates therapeutic strategies that target interferon pathways for improved disease management.