{"product_id":"abcam-ab266378","title":"Abcam, ab266378, Human ALDH18A1 (P5CS) knockout HEK-293T cell line","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 2 x 1000000Cells \/ vial \/ 1000000Cells \/ vial\u003cbr\u003e\nALDH18A1 KO cell line available to order. KO validated by. Free of charge wild type control available. Knockout achieved by using CRISPR\/Cas9, 1 bp deletion in exon 2 and 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nCell type:HEK-293T,\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies or organism:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nTissue:Kidney,\u003cbr\u003e\nForm:LiquidSee storage information,\u003cbr\u003e\nKnockout validation:Sanger Sequencing,\u003cbr\u003e\nMutation description:Knockout achieved by using CRISPR\/Cas9, 1 bp deletion in exon 2 and 1 bp insertion in exon 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\u003cbr\u003e\nWe will provide viable cells that proliferate on revival.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis product is subject to limited use licenses from The Broad Institute, ERS Genomics Limited and Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC, and is developed with patented technology. For full details of the licenses and patents please refer to our\u003cbr\u003e\nlimited use license\u003cbr\u003e\npatent pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nGene name-ALDH18A1, Gene editing type-Knockout, Gene editing method-CRISPR technology, Knockout validation-Sanger Sequencing, Shipped at conditions-Dry Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--196°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--196°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nPyrroline-5-carboxylate synthetase (P5CS) also known as ALDH18A1 plays an important role in proline biosynthesis. This enzyme catalyzes the conversion of glutamate to pyrroline-5-carboxylate. The P5CS protein has a molecular mass of approximately 87 kDa and is mainly expressed in tissues with high rates of protein synthesis such as the liver and kidney. It has significant expression in the mitochondria reinforcing its function in energy metabolism and amino acid biosynthesis.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nP5CS influences cellular responses to oxidative stress due to its role in proline metabolism and redox balance. As part of the proline synthesis pathway P5CS contributes to the production of proline a critical amino acid for protein synthesis. Proline acts as an osmoprotectant and plays a role in cellular structure. P5CS operates within a complex pathway regulating amino acids acting cooperatively with other proteins involved in synthesis processes.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nP5CS is integral to the proline biosynthetic pathway and is linked to the glutamate pathway. Its activity closely coordinates with the functioning of enzymes like pyrroline-5-carboxylate reductase which converts pyrroline-5-carboxylate to proline. This relationship ensures the continuous supply of proline vital for collagen synthesis and also intersects with pathways involving protein metabolism and cellular stress responses.\u003cbr\u003e\nAltered P5CS function associates with conditions like cutis laxa and hyperprolinemia. Mutations in the P5CS gene can lead to dysfunction in proline metabolism resulting in elastic skin joint and bone issues and mental retardation in some individuals. The enzyme's interaction with proteins such as the collagen metabolism enzymes highlights its relevance in dermatological and connective tissue disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845138337961,"sku":"ab266378","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/ar\/products\/abcam-ab266378","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}