Abcam, ab267107, Human OAS1 knockout A549 cell line

Size: 2 x 1000000Cells / vial / 1000000Cells / vial
OAS1 KO cell line available to order. KO validated by Western blot. Free of charge wild type control available. Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, 10 bp deletion in exon 2 and 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,Western blot,
Mutation description:Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, 10 bp deletion in exon 2 and 1 bp insertion in exon 2,
Disease:Carcinoma

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-OAS1, Gene editing type-Knockout, Gene editing method-CRISPR technology, Knockout validation-Sanger Sequencing, Western blot, 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 OAS1 protein also known as 2'-5'-oligoadenylate synthetase 1 plays an important role in the antiviral response of the body. It has a molecular mass of approximately 42 kDa. This protein is expressed in various tissues including the liver lungs and heart. OAS1 is part of a family of interferon-induced enzymes that synthesize 2'-5'-linked oligoadenylates which are important for cellular defense mechanisms against viral infections.
Biological function summary
The creation of 2'-5'-linked oligoadenylates by OAS1 is essential in activating RNase L an enzyme that degrades viral and cellular RNA to impede viral replication. OAS1 does not operate as part of a larger protein complex but functions independently to mediate antiviral activities. It has been observed that upon viral infection the levels of OAS1 increase enhancing the interferon response and cytokine signaling.
Pathways
OAS1 plays a significant role in the interferon signaling pathway and innate immune response pathways. Within these pathways OAS1 interacts with other proteins such as RNase L and is also associated with STAT1 a critical mediator of the cellular response to interferons. The function of OAS1 within these pathways highlights its importance in modulating immune responses to pathogens.
OAS1 has been linked to conditions such as viral infections and autoimmune diseases. Its role in viral infections involves the detection and degradation of viral RNA thereby limiting viral proliferation. The interaction of OAS1 with RNase L is important in this process. In autoimmune disorders certain variants of OAS1 can alter immune function potentially contributing to abnormal immune responses and disease progression.