Abcam, ab267286, Human CRIM1 knockout HEK-293T cell line

Size: 2 x 1000000Cells / vial / 1000000Cells / vial
CRIM1 KO cell line available to order. KO validated by. Free of charge wild type control available. Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, 1 bp deletion in exon 3 and 2 bp insertion in exon 3. 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,
Mutation description:Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, 1 bp deletion in exon 3 and 2 bp insertion in exon 3

Product details:
We will provide viable cells that proliferate on revival.
This product is subject to limited use licenses from The Broad Institute, ERS Genomics Limited and Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC, and is developed with patented technology. For full details of the licenses and patents please refer to our
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Properties and Storage Information:
Gene name-CRIM1, 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

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
CRIM1 also known as cysteine-rich motor neuron 1 protein has a molecular mass of around 110 kDa. As a transmembrane protein it localizes mainly to the endoplasmic reticulum. Researchers have detected its expression in various tissues including the retina kidneys brain and spinal cord. It contains a distinctive cysteine-rich motif and plays roles in cellular adhesion and growth factor regulation.
Biological function summary
The function of CRIM1 extends to the modulation of growth factor activity particularly by interacting with bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs). This interaction suggests its potential involvement in developmental processes. Studies have indicated that CRIM1 might participate in forming protein complexes related to cell surface receptors influencing cell signaling pathways that govern growth and differentiation.
Pathways
CRIM1's involvement in BMP signaling and angiogenesis highlights its significance within these biological pathways. BMPs which are growth factors play a part in bone and cartilage development therefore CRIM1's regulatory action can affect these processes. Additionally CRIM1 interacts with proteins like noggin in the BMP pathway to modulate cellular responses to extracellular signals contributing to developmental and morphogenic outcomes.
CRIM1 links to congenital abnormalities and ocular disorders. Its known interaction with BMPs associates it with conditions like kidney dysplasia where the disruption of normal signaling can lead to organ malformations. In the context of eye development CRIM1's interaction with BMPs and noggin is important for retinal and lens development. Understanding CRIM1's role in these pathways could offer insights into therapeutic targets for congenital and degenerative diseases.