Abcam, ab267326, Human NADK knockout HEK-293T cell line

Size: 2 x 1000000Cells / vial / 1000000Cells / vial
NADK 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 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: 1 bp insertion 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-NADK, 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.
NAD kinase also known as NADK is a critical enzyme responsible for phosphorylating nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) to form NADP+. NADK has an approximate molecular weight of 50 kDa. Its expression is widespread but it is especially abundant in pancreatic and liver tissues. This enzyme converts NAD+ to NADP+ which is important for maintaining the balance of NADP+/NADPH within cells impacting several biochemical processes.
Biological function summary
The conversion role played by NADK is essential for maintaining cellular redox status and for biosynthetic reactions that require NADPH such as fatty acid synthesis and detoxifying reactive oxygen species. NADK functions independently without being part of larger protein complexes. It facilitates key cellular processes by ensuring adequate levels of NADPH a necessary cofactor in various anabolic reactions and cellular defense mechanisms.
Pathways
NADK prominently features in the pentose phosphate pathway which is important for the production of NADPH. It interacts with enzymes like glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) which is also involved in producing NADPH through this pathway. Additionally NADK plays a role in the citric acid cycle where its activity supports energy metabolism by maintaining cellular NADP+/NADPH ratios.
Altered NADK activity links to conditions such as cancer and diabetes. Its role in regulating redox state and metabolic pathways means that dysregulation can lead to oxidative stress contributing to the pathogenesis of several types of cancer. Disrupted glucose metabolism in diabetes associates G6PD and NADK since both are pivotal in maintaining NADPH levels highlighting the enzyme's connection with metabolic diseases.