Abcam, ab265219, Human ETNK1 (ethanolamine kinase) knockout HeLa cell line

Size: 2 x 1000000Cells / vial / 1000000Cells / vial
ETNK1 KO cell line available to order. KO validated by. Free of charge wild type control available. Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, Homozygous: 1 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.
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, Homozygous: 1 bp deletion 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-ETNK1, Gene editing type-Knockout, Gene editing method-CRISPR technology, Knockout validation-Sanger Sequencing, Zygosity-Homozygous, 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.
Ethanolamine kinase often referred to as ETNK1 is an enzyme known for its role in phospholipid metabolism. It catalyzes the phosphorylation of ethanolamine to produce phosphoethanolamine. This enzyme has a molecular weight of approximately 45 kDa. Ethanolamine kinase is expressed in various tissues including liver and brain indicating its importance in systemic metabolic processes.
Biological function summary
The enzyme is involved in the Kennedy pathway which is responsible for the biosynthesis of phosphatidylethanolamine an important membrane lipid. Ethanolamine kinase operates independently and is not part of any larger protein complex. It supports cellular functions including membrane formation and repair which are critical for proper cell function and signaling.
Pathways
Ethanolamine kinase plays a significant role in the phospholipid biosynthesis pathway and the related glycerophospholipid metabolism pathway. In these pathways it interacts with other enzymes like CTP:phosphoethanolamine cytidylyltransferase shaping the production and regulation of membrane phospholipids. These pathways are essential for maintaining cellular membrane integrity and fluidity.
Ethanolamine kinase has been linked to neurological disorders. Abnormalities in its function can lead to issues in brain phospholipid metabolism potentially contributing to conditions like Alzheimer's disease. Additionally alterations in ethanolamine kinase expression or activity might impact proteins involved in neurodegenerative processes further influencing disease progression.