Abcam, ab266555, Human MAP3K7 (TAK1) knockout HEK-293T cell line

Size: 2 x 1000000Cells / vial / 1000000Cells / vial
MAP3K7 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 insertion in exon 6. 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:HEK-293T,
Species or organism:Human,
Tissue:Kidney,
Form:LiquidSee storage information,
Knockout validation:Sanger Sequencing,Western blot,
Mutation description:Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, Homozygous: 2 bp insertion in exon 6

Product details:
We will provide viable cells that proliferate on revival.
This 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
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Properties and Storage Information:
Gene name-MAP3K7, 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.
TAK1 also known as MAP3K7 (Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 7) is an important protein kinase that weighs approximately 63 kDa. This protein is expressed in various tissues and cells including HEK 293T cells. TAK1 plays a mechanical role as a part of the MAPK signaling cascade. It phosphorylates and activates downstream kinases which is key to transmitting cellular signals that regulate responses to external stimuli like cytokines and stress.
Biological function summary
TAK1 is involved in several cellular processes necessary for maintaining balance and responding to stress. TAK1 forms a complex with proteins like TAB1 TAB2 and TAB3 which are important for its activation and signaling function. This complex facilitates TAK1's involvement in inflammation and immune response indicating its significance in mediating cellular survival and apoptosis.
Pathways
TAK1 operates within the NF-κB and MAPK pathways two critical routes for cellular response to inflammation and stress. In the NF-κB pathway TAK1 activates IKK which triggers the degradation of IκB freeing NF-κB to move into the nucleus and activate transcription. In the MAPK pathway TAK1 directly influences JNK and p38 cascades revealing regulatory connections to proteins like MEK and ERK.
TAK1 has been linked to conditions such as cancer and inflammatory diseases. In cancers aberrant TAK1 activity can lead to enhanced cell proliferation and survival. Moreover inflammation-related disorders can arise from malfunctioning TAK1 signaling demonstrating its connection to proteins like TNF receptor-associated factors which are involved in inflammatory responses. Understanding TAK1's role in these disorders may pave the way for developing potential therapeutic interventions.