Abcam, ab265390, Human PIP4K2C (PIP5K2 gamma) knockout HeLa cell line

Size: 2 x 1000000Cells / vial / 1000000Cells / vial
PIP4K2C KO cell line available to order. KO validated by. Free of charge wild type control available. Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, Homozygous: 334 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: 334 bp deletion in exon 1,
Disease:Adenocarcinoma

Product details:
We will provide viable cells that proliferate on revival.
This product is subject to limited use licenses from The Broad Institute and ERS Genomics Limited, and is developed with patented technology. For full details of the limited use licenses and relevant patents please refer to our
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Properties and Storage Information:
Gene name-PIP4K2C, 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.
PIP5K2 gamma also known as phosphatidylinositol-5-phosphate 4-kinase type-2 gamma is an enzyme encoded by the PIP4K2C gene. It plays an important role in cellular processes by phosphorylating phosphatidylinositol-5-phosphate to generate phosphatidylinositol-45-bisphosphate. The molecular mass of PIP5K2 gamma is approximately 51 kDa. This protein is mostly expressed in brain tissue but researchers have also found it in other tissues including the pancreas and spleen.
Biological function summary
The protein's primary role involves the regulation of phosphoinositide signaling pathways. PIP5K2 gamma participates in membrane trafficking cytoskeletal organization and signal transduction processes. It associates with different protein complexes that modulate these cellular activities. By controlling the levels of phosphatidylinositol-45-bisphosphate PIP5K2 gamma indirectly regulates several downstream signaling events.
Pathways
Scientists have shown that PIP5K2 gamma is a part of the phosphatidylinositol signaling system which is important for signal transduction and cellular communication. It interacts closely with proteins such as phospholipase C and AKT. PIP5K2 gamma also contributes to the insulin signaling pathway impacting glucose metabolism and cell proliferation.
Studies link PIP5K2 gamma to several medical conditions. Its dysregulation associates with neurological disorders including bipolar disorder. Variations in this protein are also connected to cancer. For example in cancer alterations in the PIP5K2 gamma activity may affect pathways involving the AKT protein leading to uncontrolled cell growth and survival.