Abcam, ab266009, Human TRAF6 knockout HeLa cell line

Size: 2 x 1000000Cells / vial / 1000000Cells / vial
TRAF6 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 2. 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 2,
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-TRAF6, 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.
TRAF6 also known as TNF receptor-associated factor 6 is an E3 ubiquitin ligase that is part of the TRAF family. It has a molecular mass of approximately 60 kDa. TRAF6 is ubiquitously expressed in many types of tissues and cells including immune cells like macrophages and dendritic cells. Its primary role is to mediate signal transduction from members of the TNF receptor and Toll-like receptor (TLR) families which it achieves through polyubiquitination of target proteins. This process facilitates the recruitment of downstream signaling components necessary for cellular responses.
Biological function summary
TRAF6 plays a critical role in regulating immune and inflammatory responses. It acts within a complex often associating with other signaling proteins such as IRAK1 and TAK1 to activate downstream kinases like IKK and JNK. These signaling pathways lead to the activation of transcription factors such as NF-kB and AP-1 which regulate the expression of genes involved in inflammation and immune responses. TRAF6 is an important modulator of adaptive and innate immunity influencing both the maturation of immune cells and the body's response to infection.
Pathways
TRAF6 significantly contributes to the NF-kB and MAPK signaling pathways. In the NF-kB pathway TRAF6 mediates signal transduction following TLR engagement interacting with proteins such as MyD88 and RIP1 to drive inflammatory cytokine production. In the MAPK pathway it associates predominantly with TAK1 to facilitate the phosphorylation and activation of downstream kinases. These pathways are essential for transmitting signals from cell surface receptors to the nucleus controlling the magnitude of immune signaling and cellular stress responses.
TRAF6 has a significant association with autoimmune diseases and certain cancers. In autoimmune disorders aberrant activation of TRAF6 can lead to prolonged inflammation and detrimental immune responses. For cancers TRAF6 is linked to tumor progression and metastasis acting alongside proteins like IRAK1 and RIP1 which can further promote malignancy through chronic inflammation and immune evasion. Understanding TRAF6's role in these diseases provides insights that could lead to targeted therapeutic strategies.