{"product_id":"abcam-ab265087","title":"Abcam, ab265087, Human CDK8 knockout HeLa cell line","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 2 x 1000000Cells \/ vial \/ 1000000Cells \/ vial\u003cbr\u003e\nCDK8 KO cell line available to order. KO validated by Western blot. Free of charge wild type control available. Knockout achieved by using CRISPR\/Cas9, 1 bp insertion in exon 1 and 22 bp deletion 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.\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, 1 bp insertion in exon 1 and 22 bp deletion in exon 1,\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-CDK8, 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nCdk8 also known as Cyclin-dependent kinase 8 forms an important component of the transcription regulation machinery. It has a molecular mass of about 66 kDa and is widely expressed in various tissues though its abundance can vary. Cdk8 operates largely in the nucleus of cells where it participates in regulating gene expression. Cdk8 acts as a kinase by modifying other proteins through phosphorylation which alters their activity and function.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nCdk8 plays a critical role in modulating transcriptional responses. It does this by becoming part of the Mediator complex which is essential for transcription regulation by RNA Polymerase II. The Mediator complex where Cdk8 acts as a kinase influences the initiation and regulation of gene expression. Cdk8 phosphorylates several transcription factors and other components affecting their ability to activate or repress transcription.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nCyclin-dependent kinase 8 functions prominently in the Wnt\/β-catenin signaling and Notch signaling pathways both essential for development and cell differentiation. In the Wnt pathway it interacts closely with proteins like β-catenin to influence gene activation. In the Notch pathway it modulates transcription factors related to cellular differentiation processes. These interactions underline its role as a regulator in carefully managing cellular responses to signaling cues.\u003cbr\u003e\nCdk8 has been implicated in cancer and congenital disorders. Its overactivity can lead to uncontrolled cell growth contributing to tumor progression notably in colorectal cancer where it affects genes in the Wnt pathway. Beyond cancer its dysfunction links to congenital heart defects where it affects cardiogenesis-associated proteins such as NOTCH1. Cdk8's involvement in these pathways highlights its part in both regular development and disease pathogenesis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845081288873,"sku":"ab265087","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/ar\/products\/abcam-ab265087","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}