Abcam, ab288702, Human MEF2C knockout THP-1 cell line

Size: 1000000Cells / vial / 2 x 1000000Cells / vial
MEF2C KO cell line available to order. KO validated by. Free of charge wild type control available. 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:THP-1,
Species or organism:Human,
Tissue:Blood,
Form:LiquidSee storage information,
Knockout validation:Sanger Sequencing,
Disease:Acute Monocytic Leukemia

Product details:
Although we aim to provide customers with a homozygous clone, feasibility will be dependent on the biology of the protein. Should only heterozygous edits be achieved, you will be notified of the outcome and be asked to confirm whether the cell line is acceptable. All clones will be accompanied with DNA sequencing data, and the mutation description.
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
limited use license
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Properties and Storage Information:
Gene name-MEF2C, 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.
The MEF2C protein also known as MADS box transcription enhancer factor 2 polypeptide C plays an important role in gene expression regulation. This protein has a mass of approximately 52 kDa and is mainly found in the heart skeletal muscle brain and endothelial cells. It is part of the MEF2 family which includes other members like MEF2A MEF2B and MEF2D. MEF2C acts as a transcription factor binding to specific DNA sequences to activate the transcription of target genes involved in various biological processes.
Biological function summary
The MEF2C protein is essential in cellular differentiation and development. MEF2C is not part of a complex but interacts with other cofactors and regulatory proteins to fulfill its roles. It is important in the development of cardiac and skeletal muscle cells and plays a significant role in neurogenesis and neuronal connectivity in the central nervous system. This protein's precise regulation ensures proper development and function of these tissues and organs.
Pathways
MEF2C influences cellular signaling through the MAPK/ERK and calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase pathways. In the MAPK/ERK pathway MEF2C modulates gene expression in response to external stimuli interacting with proteins like ERK1/2. In the calcium/calmodulin-dependent kinase pathway MEF2C plays a role in calcium signaling networks impacting neuronal plasticity and survival. These pathways highlight MEF2C’s involvement in muscle and brain function.
MEF2C mutations or dysregulation link to conditions like dilated cardiomyopathy and neurodevelopmental disorders such as MEF2C haploinsufficiency syndrome. In cardiac disease abnormal MEF2C activity can affect heart muscle cell function often involving proteins like actin and myosin. In neurodevelopmental disorders MEF2C's interaction with various transcriptional regulators impacts neuronal networks contributing to symptoms like impaired cognitive development and autism spectrum-like behaviors.