{"product_id":"abcam-ab266118","title":"Abcam, ab266118, Human MAPKAPK5 (PRAK\/MK5) knockout HEK-293T cell line","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 2 x 1000000Cells \/ vial \/ 1000000Cells \/ vial\u003cbr\u003e\nMAPKAPK5 KO cell line available to order. KO validated by. Free of charge wild type control available. Knockout achieved by using CRISPR\/Cas9, 2 bp deletion in exon 5 and 4 bp deletion 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nCell type:HEK-293T,\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies or organism:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nTissue:Kidney,\u003cbr\u003e\nForm:LiquidSee storage information,\u003cbr\u003e\nKnockout validation:Sanger Sequencing,\u003cbr\u003e\nMutation description:Knockout achieved by using CRISPR\/Cas9, 2 bp deletion in exon 5 and 4 bp deletion in exon 5\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 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\u003cbr\u003e\nlimited use license\u003cbr\u003e\npatent pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nGene name-MAPKAPK5, Gene editing type-Knockout, Gene editing method-CRISPR technology, Knockout validation-Sanger Sequencing, 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\nPRAK also known as MK5 is a serine\/threonine protein kinase with a molecular weight of approximately 54 kDa. It is expressed in various tissues like the heart brain liver and skeletal muscle. PRAK belongs to the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway and gets activated by phosphorylation. Mechanically PRAK interacts with and phosphorylates other proteins which affects their activity and function playing an important role in regulating cellular processes such as stress response and the cell cycle.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nPRAK\/MK5 is a critical component in the regulation of cellular responses to stress stimuli. It is a participant in the activation loop of the MAPK p38 signaling pathway where it serves to influence the phosphorylation state and activity of downstream effectors. PRAK is not typically known to be part of a large complex but it interacts directly with other kinases to amplify or dampen the stress response signal. This allows cells to adapt to varied stress conditions by modulating gene expression apoptosis and other cell fate decisions.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nPRAK\/MK5 plays essential roles within the p38 MAPK and ERK signaling pathways. It closely associates with p38 MAPK which phosphorylates and activates PRAK enabling it to further disseminate the signal. In these pathways PRAK interplays with proteins such as MAPKAPK-2 and HSP27 facilitating diverse cellular activities like inflammation and differentiation. These signaling networks allow PRAK to serve as a link between external stimuli and internal cellular outcomes.\u003cbr\u003e\nPRAK\/MK5 influences cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Its activity connects closely with tumor suppression wherein it regulates actions involving proteins like p53 and HSP27 impacting cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. In cardiovascular contexts altered PRAK function can relate to heart disease since it regulates stress-induced cardiac responses. Understanding PRAK's interplay with these proteins sheds light on its potential as a therapeutic target for treating diseases related to stress signaling dysfunction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845154328745,"sku":"ab266118","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/es\/products\/abcam-ab266118","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}