Abcam, ab266827, Human PBK (SPK) knockout HEK-293T cell line

Size: 2 x 1000000Cells / vial / 1000000Cells / vial
PBK 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: 1 bp deletion in exon 2. 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: 1 bp deletion in exon 2

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-PBK, 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.
PBK/SPK also known as PDZ-binding kinase or Cdc2-related kinase is a serine/threonine protein kinase with an approximate molecular weight of 47 kDa. This protein is involved in cell division playing an important role in mitotic processes. PBK/SPK is expressed in various tissues including significant levels in testis and placenta often in proliferating cell types. It also exhibits higher expression in cancerous tissues suggesting a role in tumorigenesis.
Biological function summary
PBK/SPK facilitates cell cycle progression and cellular proliferation. This protein is not typically part of larger complexes but it partners with other molecules during cell division to ensure proper mitotic spindle formation and chromosome segregation. Its expression levels increase during the G2/M phase of the cell cycle indicating its involvement in cell cycle regulation. In cancer it often shows overexpression contributing to unregulated proliferation of cancer cells.
Pathways
PBK/SPK is associated with critical cell division pathways such as the MAPK signaling pathway. This involvement impacts cellular responses to growth signals and stress. PBK can phosphorylate and interact with proteins like p38 MAPK which further modulates signal transduction related to cellular growth and survival. Through these pathways PBK/SPK helps manage the balance between cell division and apoptosis particularly under stress conditions.
PBK/SPK has strong correlations with cancer especially glioblastoma and cervical cancer. Overexpression of PBK often links to poor prognosis in these conditions. In cancerous settings PBK interacts with proteins such as p53 and c-Myc influencing tumor progression and resistance to therapy. PBK can modulate oncogenic pathways providing a potential target for therapeutic intervention in tumor proliferation and survival.