Abcam, ab264772, Human SORT1 (Sortilin/NT3) knockout HeLa cell line

Size: 2 x 1000000Cells / vial / 1000000Cells / vial
SORT1 KO cell line available to order. KO validated by Western blot. Free of charge wild type control available. Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, 11 bp deletion in exon 5 and 16 bp deletion in exon 5 and 1 bp insertion in exon 5 and Insertion of the selection cassette in exon 5. 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:HeLa,
Species or organism:Human,
Tissue:Cervix,
Form:LiquidSee storage information,
Knockout validation:Sanger Sequencing,Western blot,
Mutation description:Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, 11 bp deletion in exon 5 and 16 bp deletion in exon 5 and 1 bp insertion in exon 5 and Insertion of the selection cassette in exon 5,
Disease:Adenocarcinoma

Product details:
We will provide viable cells that proliferate on revival.
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Properties and Storage Information:
Gene name-SORT1, 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.
Sortilin also known as NT3 receptor is a type I membrane protein with an approximate molecular mass of 100 kDa. It is expressed in various tissues especially the central nervous system and adipose tissue. Sortilin belongs to the Vps10p domain receptor family and functions in intracellular protein sorting. Its primary role involves the transport and signaling of neurotrophins particularly NT-3 protein (neurotrophin-3) which is vital for neuronal growth and survival.
Biological function summary
NT-3 protein influences the development and differentiation of the nervous system. Sortilin serves as a receptor for NT-3 facilitating the interaction with the TrkC receptor on neuronal cells. Sortilin forms a complex with NT-3 contributing to critical cellular processes. Being part of this receptor complex Sortilin modulates neuron-related signaling pathways which are essential for neurogenesis and synaptic plasticity.
Pathways
Sortilin and NT-3 play significant roles in the neurotrophin signaling pathway and influence the MAPK signaling cascade. These pathways are pivotal in neuron survival differentiation and growth. NT-3 interacts with other proteins such as TrkC and p75 to propagate these signals. Through its association with TrkC receptor Sortilin mediates critical cellular responses linked to neurotrophin signaling. The interplay between these proteins allows precise regulation of neuronal activities in various physiological states.
NT-3 and Sortilin have associations with neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and metabolic disorders like obesity. Dysregulation of Sortilin can contribute to abnormal NT-3 signaling affecting neuronal homeostasis. The protein also shows links with amyloid precursor protein (APP) in Alzheimer's disease where abnormal interactions may exacerbate disease progression. Understanding the dynamics of Sortilin in these conditions can offer insights into potential therapeutic approaches.