Abcam, ab266959, Human APOL6 knockout A549 cell line

Size: 2 x 1000000Cells / vial / 1000000Cells / vial
APOL6 KO cell line available to order. KO validated by. 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:A549,
Species or organism:Human,
Tissue:Lung,
Form:LiquidSee storage information,
Knockout validation:Sanger Sequencing,
Mutation description:Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, Homozygous: 1 bp deletion in exon 2,
Disease:Carcinoma

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-APOL6, Gene editing type-Knockout, Gene editing method-CRISPR technology, Knockout validation-Sanger Sequencing, 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.
APOL6 also known as apolipoprotein L6 is a protein with an approximate molecular mass of 41 kDa. Expressed primarily in the liver kidney and heart APOL6 plays a critical role in modulating lipid metabolism. As a member of the apolipoprotein L family APOL6 is involved in lipid binding and transport which are essential processes for maintaining lipid homeostasis in the cell.
Biological function summary
APOL6 influences important cellular processes such as apoptosis and lipid metabolic processes. Although not part of a large protein complex APOL6 contributes significantly to the regulation of phospholipid transport and stability within cellular membranes. Through these functions APOL6 supports cellular homeostasis and impacts the regulation of cell death pathways.
Pathways
Lipid metabolism and cell signaling heavily involve APOL6. It interacts with other apolipoproteins and factors like cholesterol transport proteins. Within the lipid metabolic pathway APOL6 facilitates proper lipid transport working closely with apolipoprotein E (ApoE) which is another key player in these processes. Disruption of this interaction can lead to imbalances in lipid homeostasis affecting overall health.
APOL6 has been linked to conditions like cardiovascular disease and specific forms of cancer. Its involvement in lipid metabolism and apoptosis suggests that alterations in APOL6 function or expression may lead to these health issues. APOL6 connects to proteins such as ApoE in cardiovascular diseases due to their shared roles in lipid transport and metabolism which directly affects plaque formation and cell health in blood vessels. Understanding these relationships helps in targeting therapeutic interventions.