Abcam, ab265442, Human STK4 (Serine/threonine-protein kinase 4/MST-1) knockout HeLa cell line

Size: 2 x 1000000Cells / vial / 1000000Cells / vial
STK4 KO cell line available to order. KO validated by Western blot. Free of charge wild type control available. Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, 67 bp insertion in exon 3 and Insertion of the selection cassette in exon 3. 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, 67 bp insertion in exon 3 and Insertion of the selection cassette in exon 3,
Disease:Adenocarcinoma

Product details:
We will provide viable cells that proliferate on revival.
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Properties and Storage Information:
Gene name-STK4, 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.
Serine/threonine-protein kinase 4 (MST-1) also known as STK4 is a 52 kDa enzyme that plays an important role in cellular signaling processes. This kinase ubiquitously expresses in many tissues including liver kidney and heart. MST-1 functions as a part of a complex facilitating its catalytic activity by activating downstream substrates. The alternative name for this protein is mammalian STE20-like protein kinase 1 linking MST-1 to a family of serine/threonine kinases.
Biological function summary
This kinase orchestrates various cellular processes mainly through regulation of apoptosis and cell stress responses. MST-1 interacts with other signaling molecules in cells forming part of larger multi-protein complexes. These interactions allow MST-1 to act as a molecular switch effectively controlling the balance between cell survival and death. The cellular localization and interaction partners help diversify its biological roles.
Pathways
MST-1 predominantly influences the Hippo signaling pathway—a pathway significant in controlling organ size and suppressing cancer. In this pathway MST-1 phosphorylates and activates LATS1/2 kinases creating an endpoint effect on cell proliferation and apoptosis. MST-1 also participates in the oxidative stress response pathway where it shows interaction with FoxO transcription factors leading to modifications in gene expression profiles.
The dysregulation of MST-1 is linked to cancer and cardiovascular diseases. In cancer the Hippo pathway's consistent activation by MST-1 helps modulate uncontrolled cell division while in cardiovascular diseases MST-1 plays a role by driving cardiomyocyte apoptosis. MST-1's interplay with FoxO transcription factors also highlights its contribution to these diseases by reinforcing stress response and DNA repair mechanisms.