Abcam, ab266740, Human NT5C knockout HEK-293T cell line

Size: 2 x 1000000Cells / vial / 1000000Cells / vial
NT5C KO cell line available to order. KO validated by. Free of charge wild type control available. Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, Homozygous: 25 bp deletion 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: 25 bp deletion 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 and ERS Genomics Limited, and is developed with patented technology. For full details of the limited use licenses and relevant patents please refer to our
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Properties and Storage Information:
Gene name-NT5C, 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.
NT5C also known as dNT-1 is a cytosolic enzyme with a molecular weight of approximately 41 kDa. It functions by dephosphorylating nucleoside monophosphates into nucleosides and its activity is important for nucleotide metabolism in cells. NT5C is expressed in various tissues including liver brain and skeletal muscle enabling these tissues to efficiently manage nucleotide balance.
Biological function summary
NT5C plays a role in maintaining cellular nucleotide pools impacting DNA and RNA synthesis. The enzyme is not part of a larger protein complex and primarily functions independently in nucleotide salvage pathways. Its activity influences the availability of nucleosides which are necessary for cellular replication and repair processes.
Pathways
NT5C contributes to purine and pyrimidine metabolism. It is involved in the nucleotide salvage pathways collaborating with other enzymes like adenosine deaminase and cytidine deaminase. These pathways play essential roles in recycling nucleotides and maintaining the nucleoside balance critical for cellular function.
NT5C has implications in cancer and neurological diseases. Abnormal activity of NT5C might contribute to nucleotide imbalances observed in certain cancers. Its role in dephosphorylation in the brain links it with neurodegenerative conditions potentially involving proteins like adenosine kinase. Understanding its function may offer insights into therapeutic strategies for these diseases.