{"product_id":"abcam-ab264978","title":"Abcam, ab264978, Human RAF1 knockout HeLa cell line","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 2 x 1000000Cells \/ vial \/ 1000000Cells \/ vial\u003cbr\u003e\nRAF1 KO cell line available to order. KO validated by Western blot. Free of charge wild type control available. Knockout achieved by using CRISPR\/Cas9, Homozygous: 2 bp insertion in exon 2. To order both knockout and wild-type control cells: select 2 x 1000000Cells\/vial. To order only knockout cells: select 1000000Cells\/vial.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nCell type:HeLa,\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies or organism:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nTissue:Cervix,\u003cbr\u003e\nForm:LiquidSee storage information,\u003cbr\u003e\nKnockout validation:Sanger Sequencing,Western blot,\u003cbr\u003e\nMutation description:Knockout achieved by using CRISPR\/Cas9, Homozygous: 2 bp insertion in exon 2,\u003cbr\u003e\nAntibiotic resistance:Puromycin 1µg\/mL,\u003cbr\u003e\nDisease:Adenocarcinoma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\u003cbr\u003e\nWe will provide viable cells that proliferate on revival.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis product is subject to limited use licenses from The Broad Institute, ERS Genomics Limited and Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC, and is developed with patented technology. For full details of the licenses and patents please refer to our\u003cbr\u003e\nlimited use license\u003cbr\u003e\npatent pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nGene name-RAF1, Gene editing type-Knockout, Gene editing method-CRISPR technology, Knockout validation-Sanger Sequencing, Western blot, Zygosity-Homozygous, Shipped at conditions-Dry Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--196°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--196°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nRaf1 also known as c-Raf or Raf-1 is a serine\/threonine-protein kinase that plays an important role in cell division differentiation and survival. Its molecular weight is approximately 74 kDa. Raf1 is part of the MAPK\/ERK signaling pathway and is ubiquitously expressed in many tissues including the brain heart and liver. As a component of the signaling cascade its activation translates extracellular signals into intracellular responses.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nRaf1 regulates important cellular processes by activating downstream kinases in response to external stimuli. Raf1 forms a complex with other proteins such as Ras facilitating its role as an essential component of the MAPK\/ERK pathway. Upon activation by Ras Raf1 phosphorylates and activates MEK1 and MEK2 which in turn activate the ERK1 and ERK2. This signaling axis is involved in controlling gene expression and cellular proliferation.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nRaf1 is integrally involved in the MAPK\/ERK pathway which is critical for transducing signals from growth factors and mitogens. It relates closely with proteins such as Ras MEK and ERK in this pathway. The pathway is important for regulating cellular responses to various stimuli and is particularly involved in processes such as cell cycle control and apoptosis.\u003cbr\u003e\nRaf1 has associations with certain types of cancer and Noonan syndrome. In various cancers mutations or dysregulation of Raf1 or related components such as Ras can lead to uncontrolled cellular proliferation. In Noonan syndrome Raf1 mutations result in anomalies in the Ras\/MAPK pathway which can impact normal development. Raf1's interactions in these pathways indicate its relevance as a potential target for therapeutic intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845108813993,"sku":"ab264978","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/ar\/products\/abcam-ab264978","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}