Abcam, ab266928, Human OTOP3 knockout A549 cell line

Size: 2 x 1000000Cells / vial / 1000000Cells / vial
OTOP3 KO cell line available to order. KO validated by. 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:A549,
Species or organism:Human,
Tissue:Lung,
Form:LiquidSee storage information,
Knockout validation:Sanger Sequencing,
Mutation description:Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, Homozygous: 1 bp insertion in exon 2,
Disease:Carcinoma

Product details:
We will provide viable cells that proliferate on revival.
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Properties and Storage Information:
Gene name-OTOP3, 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 OTOP3 protein also known as otopetrin 3 functions as an important component in the mechanosensory system. It is an ion channel thought to contribute significantly to the transduction of mechanical signals into cellular responses. OTOP3 has a calculated mass of approximately 65 kDa. Researchers have observed its expression in tissues like the cochlea and vestibular system indicating a role in auditory and equilibrium processes.
Biological function summary
The OTOP3 protein serves critical roles in sensory perception particularly in the detection of gravitational and vibrational stimuli. It is not typically known to be part of a larger protein complex but operates as an individual unit. The spatial distribution in the inner ear suggests a function in the maintenance of otoconia the calcium carbonate crystals necessary for balance.
Pathways
OTOP3 participates in the sensory transduction pathways. It plays an important part in mechanotransduction where it works alongside proteins like OTOP1. In pathways such as these OTOP3 possibly facilitates ionic exchange across sensory cell membranes contributing to the depolarization events required for signal generation.
Mutations or dysfunctions in the OTOP3 protein have potential links to balance impairments such as vertigo and certain types of hearing loss. Studies hint at interactions with proteins like otogelin which could amplify these effects if defective. The relationship of OTOP3 with otic disorders proposes a significant area for further investigation to understand sensory deficiencies better.