Abcam, ab266951, Human ZC3HAV1 (Zinc finger antiviral protein) knockout A549 cell line

Size: 2 x 1000000Cells / vial / 1000000Cells / vial
ZC3HAV1 KO cell line available to order. KO validated by. Free of charge wild type control available. Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, 1 bp insertion in exon 4 and 2 bp insertion in exon 4. 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, 1 bp insertion in exon 4 and 2 bp insertion in exon 4,
Disease:Carcinoma

Product details:
We will provide viable cells that proliferate on revival.
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Properties and Storage Information:
Gene name-ZC3HAV1, 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

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Zinc finger antiviral protein (ZAP) also known as zinc antiviral is a cellular protein that plays an important role in antiviral defense. ZAP recognizes and binds to the CpG dinucleotide-rich regions of viral RNA targeting them for degradation and preventing viral replication. This protein has a molecular mass of around 100 kDa and is encoded by the ZC3HAV1 gene. ZAP predominantly expresses in the cytoplasm of various cells notably in immune cells where it carries out its antiviral function against a wide range of viruses.
Biological function summary
Zinc finger antiviral protein serves a critical role in the innate immune response. ZAP is part of a complex involving several cofactors that facilitate its antiviral activity. This protein collaborates with TRIM25 and AGO2 to recruit RNA degradation machinery targeting viral mRNA for decay. ZAP's interactions highlight its importance in the cellular response to viral infection making it an attractive target for developing antiviral therapies.
Pathways
Zinc finger antiviral protein is integral to the interferon signaling and viral RNA degradation pathways. Interferon signaling initiates the expression of ZAP linking it with other interferon-stimulated genes to enhance the antiviral response. Within the RNA degradation pathway ZAP coordinates with proteins like TRIM25 augmenting the destruction of viral genetic material. These pathways highlight the protein's role in suppressing viral replication and promoting cell survival during infections.
Zinc finger antiviral protein plays a significant role in conditions associated with viral infections and autoimmune disorders. ZAP confers protection against diseases like Hepatitis B and C by inhibiting viral RNA. Apart from infectious diseases ZAP interacts with proteins like HRAS and IRF3 suggesting its involvement in autoimmune conditions where viral components trigger immune responses. This relationship opens possibilities for therapeutic intervention by modulating ZAP activity in disease contexts.