Abcam, ab265076, Human ZNF609 knockout HeLa cell line

Size: 2 x 1000000Cells / vial / 1000000Cells / vial
ZNF609 KO cell line available to order. KO validated by. Free of charge wild type control available. Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, 1 bp deletion in exon 1 and 1 bp insertion 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,
Mutation description:Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, 1 bp deletion in exon 1 and 1 bp insertion 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-ZNF609, 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.
ZNF609 also known as Zinc Finger Protein 609 functions as a transcription factor. It belongs to the Krüppel-associated box (KRAB) zinc finger protein family which consists of proteins important in gene regulation. The molecular mass of ZNF609 is approximately 177 kDa. It expresses in several tissues with higher levels found in embryonic tissues and some adult brain areas highlighting its significance during development.
Biological function summary
ZNF609 participates in regulating gene expression by binding to specific DNA sequences. It is not known to be part of a complex but often interacts with other transcription factors and co-regulators. Its regulatory function can activate or repress various downstream genes thereby impacting cellular growth and differentiation processes. The protein plays essential roles in neurodevelopment and muscle tissue formation contributing to normal growth and function.
Pathways
ZNF609 interfaces closely with the Wnt signaling pathway which is essential for cell fate determination and embryogenesis. It also influences the myogenesis regulatory pathway partnering with other proteins like MYOD1 to direct muscle differentiation. These interactions situate ZNF609 in a critical part of the cellular machinery ensuring proper growth and development.
ZNF609 has associations with neurodevelopmental disorders and certain muscular dystrophies. Disruption or mutation of this protein has links to intellectual disability due to its significant role in brain development. In muscular conditions such as congenital myopathies ZNF609 interacts with proteins like DMD (dystrophin) where abnormal function can result in muscle weakness and degeneration. Understanding these connections is vital for therapeutic approaches targeting these conditions.