Abcam, ab265338, Human ITCH (AIP4) knockout HeLa cell line

Size: 2 x 1000000Cells / vial / 1000000Cells / vial
ITCH 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: 1 bp insertion in exon 7. 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,Western blot,
Mutation description:Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, Homozygous: 1 bp insertion in exon 7,
Disease:Adenocarcinoma

Product details:
We will provide viable cells that proliferate on revival.
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Properties and Storage Information:
Gene name-ITCH, 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

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
ITCH also known as AIP4 is an E3 ubiquitin ligase with a molecular mass of approximately 108 kDa. The protein primarily functions in the ubiquitination process which regulates protein degradation via the proteasome. ITCH is known for its role in the post-translational modification of proteins through ubiquitin tagging facilitating the promotion or suppression of signal transduction pathways. Expression of ITCH occurs in various tissues including lymphocytes and epithelial cells indicating its diverse functional roles in different physiological contexts.
Biological function summary
ITCH/AIP4 is integral in cellular regulatory mechanisms. It forms part of a sophisticated complex involved in immune response modulation cell cycle regulation and apoptosis. ITCH influences T-cell receptor signaling by controlling the degradation of proteins involved in these critical pathways. Through the ubiquitination cascade ITCH maintains cellular homeostasis participating in the intricate balance of protein synthesis and degradation necessary for normal cellular function.
Pathways
ITCH/AIP4 plays essential roles in the T-cell receptor and Wnt signaling pathways. It interacts with other proteins such as NEDD4 and CBL which are also E3 ubiquitin ligases to modulate signaling cascades involved in immune responses and cellular growth. In the Wnt pathway ITCH regulates the stability of Dishevelled proteins thereby affecting cellular proliferation and differentiation processes. This involvement in multiple pathways highlights its regulatory versatility and importance in maintaining cellular balance.
ITCH/AIP4 is associated with autoimmune diseases and cancer. Its dysfunction can lead to abnormal immune responses contributing to conditions such as systemic lupus erythematosus. Moreover the protein's role in oncogenesis is linked to its ability to modify tumor suppressor and oncoprotein levels including p53 and c-Jun. Disruption in ITCH's function can result in unchecked cell growth and survival emphasizing its potential as a therapeutic target in cancer treatment.