Abcam, ab267248, Human MPP1 knockout HEK-293T cell line

Size: 2 x 1000000Cells / vial / 1000000Cells / vial
MPP1 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: 13 bp deletion in exon 6. 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: 13 bp deletion in exon 6

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-MPP1, 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.
The MPP1 protein also known as Membrane Palmitoylated Protein 1 acts as a part of the membrane-associated guanylate kinase (MAGUK) family. This protein has a molecular mass of around 55 kDa. MPP1 expresses mainly in erythrocytes the cells that carry oxygen in the blood. Functionally it plays a role in maintaining cell shape and stability by contributing to the cytoskeletal structure. It localizes at the plasma membrane and interacts with other proteins to fulfill its functions.
Biological function summary
In various cell types MPP1 supports cell adhesion and communication. As a complex-forming protein MPP1 interacts with spectrin and actin contributing to the structural organization of cell membranes. MPP1 regulates interactions within the cellular environment influencing cellular signaling and mechanical integrity. By establishing these connections it helps maintain cell shape and facilitate cell signaling processes.
Pathways
Several interactions actively involve MPP1. Within the pathways regulating cell shape MPP1 contributes to the RhoA signaling pathway important for cytoskeletal organization. Furthermore MPP1 closely works with proteins like Ezrin to support plasma membrane stability and intracellular communication. These interactions are significant for maintaining normal cellular junctions and morphology.
MPP1 links to specific conditions with impacts on erythrocyte function. It has been implicated in hereditary spherocytosis a disorder affecting red blood cell stability and causing anemia. MPP1 also interacts with the protein Ankyrin an important component in maintaining erythrocyte membrane structure. These associations highlight the importance of MPP1 in blood-related diseases marking it as an important target for understanding membrane disorders.