Abcam, ab265721, Human PRKCD (PKC delta) knockout HeLa cell line

Size: 2 x 1000000Cells / vial / 1000000Cells / vial
PRKCD 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: 2 bp deletion in exon 5. 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: 2 bp deletion in exon 5,
Antibiotic resistance:Puromycin 1µg/mL,
Disease:Adenocarcinoma

Product details:
We will provide viable cells that proliferate on revival.
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Properties and Storage Information:
Gene name-PRKCD, 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.
Protein kinase C delta (PKC delta) often called PKCΔ belongs to the novel PKC subfamily. It weighs approximately 78 kDa and functions in various cellular processes. This enzyme exhibits serine/threonine kinase activity and is expressed across numerous tissues including the brain heart and lymphoid organs. PKC delta activation mainly relies on diacylglycerol and phospholipids though it does not require calcium for activation. This target has multiple known phosphorylation sites such as delta 1485 and delta 647 that modulate its enzymatic activity and localization.
Biological function summary
PKC delta influences cell growth apoptosis and differentiation through its kinase activity. It acts as an important regulator in the signaling pathways that control these processes. PKC delta is not a part of a traditional complex but interacts with several proteins influencing signaling cascades. In cellular contexts PKC delta positively influences tumor necrosis factor-related pathways and also initiates apoptosis in response to DNA damage.
Pathways
PKC delta plays an essential role in the regulation of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and Janus kinase (JAK) pathways. Within the MAPK pathway PKC delta interacts with proteins like c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) facilitating stress-responsive pathways related to cell death and survival. In the JAK pathway its regulation can impact cytokine signaling and immune responses. PKC delta's function within these pathways positions it as an important mediator and influencer of diverse cellular responses.
PKC delta has significant implications for cancer and cardiovascular diseases. PKC delta promotes tumor cell proliferation in some cancers by altering cell cycle regulation and resist apoptosis. In cardiovascular disorders this protein mediates cardiac hypertrophy and heart failure through its influence on myocyte apoptosis and fibrosis. PKC delta's interaction with specific proteins like Bcl-2 in cancer and troponin in cardiac conditions highlights its role in pathophysiological processes making it a significant target for therapeutic intervention.