Abcam, ab266556, Human SERP1 knockout HEK-293T cell line

Size: 2 x 1000000Cells / vial / 1000000Cells / vial
SERP1 KO cell line available to order. KO validated by. Free of charge wild type control available. Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, Homozygous: Insertion of the selection cassette 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:HEK-293T,
Species or organism:Human,
Tissue:Kidney,
Form:LiquidSee storage information,
Knockout validation:Sanger Sequencing,
Mutation description:Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, Homozygous: Insertion of the selection cassette in exon 1

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-SERP1, 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.
The Stress-Associated Endoplasmic Reticulum Protein 1 (SERP1) also known as Ribosome-Associated Membrane Protein 4 (RAMP4) performs important mechanical functions within the cell. With a mass of about 24 kDa SERP1 assists in the stabilization of newly synthesized polypeptides ensuring their proper folding and maturation within the endoplasmic reticulum. This protein is ubiquitously expressed in many tissues reflecting its broad role in maintaining cellular homeostasis.
Biological function summary
The function of SERP1 involves the interaction with ribosomes and the endoplasmic reticulum's membrane-associated components. SERP1 helps manage and support the correct folding of nascent proteins especially during cellular stress conditions. It does not form part of a larger protein complex but works closely with other stress response proteins to regulate protein synthesis integrity under adverse conditions.
Pathways
Stress response mechanisms and protein synthesis serve as essential biological contexts for SERP1's function. SERP1 is active in the endoplasmic reticulum stress response pathway helping mitigate misfolded protein accumulation during conditions such as unfolded protein response (UPR). It interacts with proteins like BiP/GRP78 which plays a part in these pathways coordinating a cell's adaptation to stress.
The malfunction of SERP1 impacts neurodegenerative diseases and metabolic disorders. Research links SERP1 to conditions such as Alzheimer's disease where inefficiencies in protein handling may worsen pathology. Moreover disruptions in SERP1 activity can associate with metabolic disorders like diabetes involving proteins such as PERK which participates in managing cellular stress responses similar to SERP1.