{"product_id":"abcam-ab265495","title":"Abcam, ab265495, Human GNS knockout HeLa cell line","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 2 x 1000000Cells \/ vial \/ 1000000Cells \/ vial\u003cbr\u003e\nGNS 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 deletion in exon 1 and 1 bp insertion 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nCell type:HeLa,\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies or organism:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nTissue:Cervix,\u003cbr\u003e\nForm:LiquidSee storage information,\u003cbr\u003e\nKnockout validation:Sanger Sequencing,Western blot,\u003cbr\u003e\nMutation description:Knockout achieved by using CRISPR\/Cas9, 1 bp deletion in exon 1 and 1 bp insertion in exon 1,\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, 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-GNS, 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe GNS protein also known as glucosamine (N-acetyl)-6-sulfatase is an enzyme with significant roles in the breakdown of glycosaminoglycans. Its molecular weight is around 63 kDa. GNS is frequently expressed in lysosomal compartments where it catalyzes the cleavage of sulfate groups from N-acetylglucosamine residues in heparan sulfate and other similar molecules. This process is critical for the degradation and recycling of complex carbohydrates in cells.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nGlucosamine (N-acetyl)-6-sulfatase activity influences cellular homeostasis by acting within the lysosomal hydrolase family. GNS participates in the breakdown and metabolism of glycosaminoglycans important for maintaining cellular integrity and signaling functions. It operates as a standalone enzyme rather than part of a larger complex. Through its enzymatic function GNS helps prevent the accumulation of partially degraded molecules inside lysosomes.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nGlucosamine (N-acetyl)-6-sulfatase activity plays a role in lysosomal storage pathways and in the catabolic processes of heparan sulfate. This enzyme works alongside other lysosomal proteins like iduronate sulfatase and alpha-L-iduronidase which are also involved in glycosaminoglycan degradation pathways. Proper function of these pathways is important for cellular waste management and nutrient recycling.\u003cbr\u003e\nAltered GNS function relates to conditions such as mucopolysaccharidosis type IIID (Sanfilippo syndrome type D) and some forms of lysosomal storage diseases. Deficiencies in GNS disrupt normal lysosomal breakdown of glycosaminoglycans leading to accumulations that can cause cellular damage. This disorder often involves other metabolic proteins like heparan N-sulfatase and alpha-N-acetylglucosaminidase. Understanding the role of GNS offers insights into potential therapeutic approaches for related metabolic disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845080043689,"sku":"ab265495","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/es\/products\/abcam-ab265495","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}