{"product_id":"abcam-ab257966","title":"Abcam, ab257966, Human GK (Glycerol kinase) knockout HEK-293T cell lysate","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 1Kit\u003cbr\u003e\nGK KO cell lysate available now. KO validated by Western blot. Free of charge wild type control included. Knockout achieved by using CRISPR\/Cas9, 1 bp insertion in exon4.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nCell type:HEK-293T,\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies or organism:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nTissue:Kidney,\u003cbr\u003e\nKnockout validation:Sanger Sequencing,Western blot,\u003cbr\u003e\nMutation description:Knockout achieved by using CRISPR\/Cas9, 1 bp insertion in exon4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\u003cbr\u003e\nKnockout cell lysate achieved by CRISPR\/Cas9.\u003cbr\u003e\nREACH authorisation\u003cbr\u003e\nAbcam has not and does not intend to apply for the REACH Authorisation of customers' uses of products that contain European Authorisation list (Annex XIV) substances.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is the responsibility of our customers to check the necessity of application of REACH Authorisation, and any other relevant authorisations, for their intended uses.\u003cbr\u003e\nLysate preparation:\u003cbr\u003e\nOur lysates are made using RIPA buffer to which we add a protease inhibitor cocktail and phosphatase inhibitor cocktail (ratio: 300:100:10).\u003cbr\u003e\nThis means that the protein of interest is denatured.\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you require a native form of the protein please use the live cell version. Please refer to our lysis protocol for further details on how our lysates are prepared.\u003cbr\u003e\nUser storage instructions:\u003cbr\u003e\nLyophilizate may be stored at 4°C. After reconstitution, store at -20°C for short-term storage or -80°C for long-term storage.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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\u003cbr\u003e\nlimited use license\u003cbr\u003e\npatent pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nGene name-GK, Gene editing type-Knockout, Gene editing method-CRISPR technology, Knockout validation-Sanger Sequencing, Western blot, Shipped at conditions-Ambient - Can Ship with Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--20°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nGlycerol kinase also known as GK or Gyk acts as a catalyst in the phosphorylation of glycerol to glycerol-3-phosphate. This enzymatic activity is important for the utilization of glycerol in metabolic processes. Glycerol kinase is expressed in tissues such as liver kidney and adipose tissue. Its molecular weight varies depending on the species but in humans it is around 60 kDa when analyzed using methods like glycerol SDS PAGE. In human cells like HEK293T reliable detection of glycerol kinase is possible due to its considerable expression.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nThe main role of glycerol kinase relates to its function in lipid metabolism and energy homeostasis. It exists as a part of a biochemical pathway but does not typically form a complex with other proteins. Glycerol kinase enables cells to utilize glycerol as an energy source by converting it into glycerol-3-phosphate which feeds into further metabolic pathways. This conversion is essential for the balance of energy supply and the production of triglycerides and phospholipids.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nMetabolism and energy production heavily rely on the function of glycerol kinase. This enzyme acts within the glycerolipid metabolism and gluconeogenesis pathways. In these pathways it is connected to other enzymes like glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase which further processes the glycerol-3-phosphate produced by glycerol kinase. The enzyme's availability affects the rate of these pathways and in turn influences lipid and glucose metabolism in the body.\u003cbr\u003e\nGlycerol kinase deficiency leads to complex metabolic syndromes such as hyperglycerolemia and congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Hyperglycerolemia results from excess glycerol in the blood due to impaired conversion by the enzyme. In congenital adrenal hyperplasia alterations in metabolic function relate to glycerol kinase’s impact on stress response and energy balance. Disorders related to glycerol kinase sometimes involve interactions with other proteins and enzymes involved in broader metabolic processes affecting overall metabolism and physiology.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845103243433,"sku":"ab257966","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/es\/products\/abcam-ab257966","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}