Abcam, ab265289, Human SNAP29 knockout HeLa cell line

Size: 2 x 1000000Cells / vial / 1000000Cells / vial
SNAP29 KO cell line available to order. KO validated by Western blot. Free of charge wild type control available. Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, 1 bp insertion in exon 1 and 5 bp deletion in exon 1. 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, 1 bp insertion in exon 1 and 5 bp deletion in exon 1,
Antibiotic resistance:Puromycin 1µg/mL,
Disease:Adenocarcinoma

Product details:
We will provide viable cells that proliferate on revival.
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Properties and Storage Information:
Gene name-SNAP29, 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.
SNAP29 known also as synaptosomal-associated protein 29 functions mainly in membrane fusion. It weighs about 29 kDa. This protein plays a significant role in intracellular membrane trafficking guiding vesicle fusion events. It is expressed in many tissues with high occurrence in neuronal and non-neuronal cells. SNAP29 contains coiled-coil domains that facilitate its role in binding with SNARE complexes which assist in the docking and fusion of vesicles with target membranes.
Biological function summary
RNA encoding this protein facilitates vesicle-mediated transport on the cellular level especially under conditions requiring rapid membrane addition or reshaping. SNAP29 acts alongside other SNARE proteins like syntaxin and VAMP in the SNARE complex to modulate membrane interactions. The protein eases the process of cytoplasmic content exchange between organelles. As part of these complexes SNAP29 maintains cellular homeostasis by contributing to membrane dynamics and trafficking processes.
Pathways
Vesicular transport in the cell highly depends on SNAP29 especially in exocytosis and endocytosis pathways. Alongside other SNARE proteins SNAP29 fits into the vesicle docking and fusion pathways ensuring efficient membrane recycling and cargo delivery. It interacts with several proteins in the process including syntaxin 1 and VAMP2 to facilitate these important functions within these pathways.
Impairments or mutations in the SNAP29 gene link to conditions like CEDNIK syndrome and other neurodevelopmental disorders. CEDNIK syndrome arises from disrupted membrane trafficking and organelle biogenesis due to SNAP29 dysfunction. In these cases a relationship with other proteins in the disease pathways such as STXBP1 can also alter disease progression and severity influencing neuronal communication and stability.