Abcam, ab266189, Human ARID1A knockout HEK-293T cell line

Size: 2 x 1000000Cells / vial / 1000000Cells / vial
ARID1A KO cell line available to order. KO validated by Western blot. Free of charge wild type control available. Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, Homozygous: 11 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:HEK-293T,
Species or organism:Human,
Tissue:Kidney,
Form:LiquidSee storage information,
Knockout validation:Sanger Sequencing,Western blot,
Mutation description:Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, Homozygous: 11 bp deletion in exon 1

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-ARID1A, Gene editing type-Knockout, Gene editing method-CRISPR technology, Knockout validation-Sanger Sequencing, Western blot, Zygosity-Homozygous, 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.
ARID1A also known as BAF250A is a protein encoded by the ARID1A gene and forms part of the SWI/SNF chromatin remodeling complex. The molecular weight of ARID1A is approximately 270 kDa. This protein is expressed in many tissues but higher expression is noted in the liver kidney and placenta. ARID1A contains an ARID (A-T Rich Interaction Domain) which allows it to bind DNA influencing transcription regulation significantly.
Biological function summary
ARID1A impacts cellular functions through its role in the SWI/SNF complex. This complex modulates chromatin structure and is integral to DNA accessibility which in turn controls gene expression. ARID1A's involvement helps in regulating transcription factors and affects processes such as cell growth and differentiation. Its function is necessary for maintaining proper cell proliferation and apoptosis balance.
Pathways
ARID1A plays a central role in transcriptional regulation and cell cycle control. It shows interaction with the tumor suppressor protein p53 and is implicated in the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. ARID1A's function in these pathways affects cellular responses to DNA damage and growth signals linking it closely to important cellular fate decisions.
Mutations or loss of function in ARID1A has been strongly associated with various cancers including ovarian and endometrial cancers. In these contexts ARID1A dysfunction often occurs alongside other proteins such as p53 contributing to tumorigenesis by deregulating tumor suppressive pathways. It also holds a potential connection to neurodevelopmental disorders due to its role in chromatin remodeling and gene expression.