Abcam, ab264985, Human CDK17 (PCTAIRE2) knockout HeLa cell line

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CDK17 KO cell line available to order. KO validated by. Free of charge wild type control available. Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, 1 bp insertion in exon 2 and 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.
Key facts
Cell type:HeLa,
Species or organism:Human,
Tissue:Cervix,
Form:LiquidSee storage information,
Knockout validation:Sanger Sequencing,
Mutation description:Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, 1 bp insertion in exon 2 and 2 bp insertion in exon 2,
Antibiotic resistance:Puromycin 1µg/mL,
Disease:Adenocarcinoma

Product details:
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Properties and Storage Information:
Gene name-CDK17, Gene editing type-Knockout, Gene editing method-CRISPR technology, Knockout validation-Sanger Sequencing, 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.
PCTAIRE2 also known as cyclin-dependent kinase 17 (CDK17) belongs to the large kinase family specifically involved in cell cycle regulation. It has a molecular mass of approximately 57 kDa and is mainly expressed in the brain and testis tissues. Like other members of the CDK family PCTAIRE2's activity is regulated by the binding of cyclins but it displays distinct substrate specificities. This protein structure includes a conserved kinase domain that suggests its role in phosphorylation and signal transduction processes.
Biological function summary
PCTAIRE2 functions in the modulation of neurodevelopmental processes and perhaps in the regulation of signal transmission in neurons. It may form complexes with various regulatory subunits affecting neuronal differentiation and outgrowth specifically in the brain. The presence of PCTAIRE2 in testis tissue indicates its potential role in reproductive biology though this function remains less understood compared to its neurological activities.
Pathways
PCTAIRE2 participates actively in pathways linked to neuronal signaling and development. The phosphorylation activity of PCTAIRE2 intertwines with proteins such as cyclins enabling the progression and regulation of cellular cycles particularly within neuronal cells. Moreover PCTAIRE2 links to pathways that include synaptic signaling interacting with related kinases that impact neuron structure and function though specific relationships to direct pathway members remain under ongoing investigation.
Researchers associate PCTAIRE2 with neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's disease given its significant role in the brain. Its dysregulation could affect neuronal signaling pathways potentially leading to cognitive deficits. Additionally abnormalities in PCTAIRE2 expression relate to disorders of the male reproductive system though the precise mechanisms require further elucidation. Its interaction with key proteins such as tau protein may uncover further insights about its role in disease pathology where tauopathy plays a part.