Abcam, ab265947, Human CD58 knockout HeLa cell line

Size: 2 x 1000000Cells / vial / 1000000Cells / vial
CD58 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 1 and 2 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, 11 bp deletion in exon 1 and 2 bp deletion in exon 1,
Disease:Adenocarcinoma

Product details:
We will provide viable cells that proliferate on revival.
This product is subject to limited use licenses from The Broad Institute and ERS Genomics Limited, and is developed with patented technology. For full details of the limited use licenses and relevant patents please refer to our
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Properties and Storage Information:
Gene name-CD58, 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.
CD58 also known as lymphocyte function-associated antigen 3 (LFA-3) is a glycoprotein with a molecular mass of approximately 60 kDa. It is present on the surface of various cell types including antigen-presenting cells epithelial cells and some other leukocytes. This protein serves as a ligand for CD2 which is expressed on T cells and natural killer cells. Through its interaction with CD2 CD58 mediates cell adhesion and plays a role in immunological synapse formation which is essential for effective immune responses.
Biological function summary
Lymphocyte function-associated antigen 3 acts as a significant participant in the immune system. It plays a role in T cell activation and facilitates interactions between T cells and antigen-presenting cells. CD58 forms part of a complex network of cell surface proteins that enhances immune surveillance and response. Its role highlights its importance in adaptive immunity by promoting cell-to-cell communication and activation.
Pathways
CD58 participates in the cell adhesion pathways. It interacts closely with CD2 which is involved in the activation and signaling of T cells. Through this interaction CD58 plays roles in pathways like T cell receptor signaling and immune response. It enhances cell-cell adhesion helping T cells maintain their position during immune surveillance and activation.
CD58 relates to conditions such as autoimmune diseases and certain cancers. In autoimmune disorders aberrant expression or function of CD58 may contribute to inappropriate immune activation leading to tissue damage. In cancer CD58 alterations can affect tumor immune evasion influencing how the immune system recognizes and attacks cancer cells. In multiple sclerosis an autoimmune disease the interaction between CD58 and CD2 has been studied providing insights into its role in disease mechanisms.