Abcam, ab288713, Human PTN knockout U-87 MG cell line

Size: 1000000Cells / vial / 2 x 1000000Cells / vial
PTN KO cell line available to order. KO validated by Western blot. Free of charge wild type control available. Knockout. 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:U-87 MG,
Species or organism:Human,
Tissue:Brain,
Form:LiquidSee storage information,
Knockout validation:Sanger Sequencing,Western blot,
Mutation description:Knockout.,
Disease:Glioblastoma

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
patent pages

Properties and Storage Information:
Gene name-PTN, 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.
Pleiotrophin also known as PTN Ptn or $Ptn is a heparin-binding growth factor with a molecular mass of approximately 18 kDa. It is expressed in various tissues notably in the brain during embryonic development and also in adulthood. PTN plays a fundamental role in cellular proliferation differentiation and survival. As a secreted protein it interacts with cell surface receptors to trigger intracellular signaling pathways.
Biological function summary
Pleiotrophin functions as a potent mitogen promoting cell growth and angiogenesis. It does not operate as part of a larger protein complex but acts independently to influence cellular behavior. Its interaction with receptor protein tyrosine phosphatase (RPTP) modulates the tyrosine phosphorylation state of other proteins affecting downstream signaling. This interaction facilitates communication between cells and their environments influencing development and tissue maintenance.
Pathways
This protein significantly impacts the PI3K/Akt and MAPK/ERK pathways key regulators of cell survival and proliferation. PTN often collaborates with proteins like Midkine (MK) due to their functional similarities and overlapping receptor targets. These pathways help regulate cellular responses to environmental cues contributing to processes such as tissue repair and regeneration.
The overexpression of pleiotrophin has been linked to the development of cancers such as breast cancer and glioblastoma. PTN's interaction with oncogenic pathways often involving proteins like N-cadherin enhances its relevance in tumor progression and metastasis. Additionally alterations in PTN expression or activity can influence neural disorders highlighting its importance in both oncological and neurological contexts.