{"product_id":"abcam-ab290614","title":"Abcam, ab290614, Human PSEN1 knockout PC-3 cell line","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 1000000Cells \/ vial \/ 2 x 1000000Cells \/ vial\u003cbr\u003e\nPSEN1 KO cell line available to order. KO validated by Next Generation Sequencing, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nCell type:PC-3,\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies or organism:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nTissue:Prostate,\u003cbr\u003e\nForm:LiquidSee storage information,\u003cbr\u003e\nKnockout validation:Next Generation Sequencing,Western blot,\u003cbr\u003e\nMutation description:Knockout,\u003cbr\u003e\nDisease:Adenocarcinoma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\u003cbr\u003e\nWe will provide viable cells that proliferate on revival.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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\u003cbr\u003e\nlimited use license\u003cbr\u003e\npatent pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nGene name-PSEN1, Gene editing type-Knockout, Gene editing method-CRISPR technology, Knockout validation-Next Generation Sequencing, Western blot, Shipped at conditions-Dry Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--196°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--196°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nPresenilin 1 often referred to as PS-1 is a protein with an important role in the function of gamma-secretase a multi-subunit protease complex. It weighs approximately 50 kDa and is widely expressed in different tissues especially in the brain. Presenilin 1 functions as part of the gamma-secretase complex which is responsible for processing several type I transmembrane proteins. This protein undergoes endoproteolytic processing to form an N-terminal and C-terminal fragment which are pivotal for its gamma-secretase activity.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nPresenilin 1 plays a fundamental role in the cleavage of amyloid precursor protein (APP) within the transmembrane domain. This cleavage results in the formation of amyloid-beta peptides which are of significant interest in neurobiology. Presenilin 1 is an integral component of the gamma-secretase complex that includes nicastrin APH-1 and PEN-2. This complex involvement underlines the enzyme's importance in cell signaling pathways and modulation of synaptic functions. The functionality at the synaptic level is particularly important given its expression pattern and involvement in neural processes.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nThe action of presenilin 1 is closely linked to the Notch signaling pathway and the amyloidogenic pathway. Presenilin 1 facilitates the intramembrane cleavage of the Notch receptor releasing the Notch intracellular domain that translocates to the nucleus and affects gene transcription. The protein's role in processing APP into amyloid-beta peptides links it directly to Alzheimer's disease pathology. The protein Tax also a component of the gamma-secretase complex shows interdependencies in these pathways.\u003cbr\u003e\nPresenilin 1 holds significant relevance in Alzheimer's disease where mutations in its gene are associated with early-onset familial Alzheimer's. The production of amyloid-beta peptides through presenilin 1's interaction with APP is central to the disease's pathogenesis. Another disorder linked to presenilin 1 is Dilated Cardiomyopathy where presenilin mutations may affect calcium signaling in cardiac cells. In Alzheimer's the interaction between presenilin 1 and the amyloid-beta peptide protein is critical while in cardiac issues it's more about protein misfolding and signaling mishaps.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845068837033,"sku":"ab290614","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/ar\/products\/abcam-ab290614","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}