Abcam, ab273841, Human ZAP70 knockout Jurkat cell line

Size: 2 x 1000000Cells / vial / 1000000Cells / vial
ZAP70 KO cell line available to order. KO validated by Next Generation Sequencing. Free of charge wild type control available. Knockout achieved by CRISPR/Cas9 X = 2 bp insertion Frameshift: 100%. 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:Jurkat,
Species or organism:Human,
Tissue:Blood,
Form:LiquidSee storage information,
Knockout validation:Next Generation Sequencing,
Mutation description:Knockout achieved by CRISPR/Cas9 X = 2 bp insertion Frameshift: 100%,
Disease:Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Product details:
We will provide viable cells that proliferate on revival.
Western blot data indicates that the CRISPR gene edit may have resulted in a truncation of the protein of interest. Please see data images.
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-ZAP70, Gene editing type-Knockout, Gene editing method-CRISPR technology, Knockout validation-Next Generation 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.
ZAP70 also known as Zeta-chain-associated protein kinase 70 is a tyrosine kinase that plays an important role in T-cell receptor signaling. The protein has a molecular mass of approximately 70 kDa. ZAP70 is mainly expressed in T cells and natural killer (NK) cells. It gets activated upon T-cell receptor engagement initiating downstream signaling cascades essential for T-cell function and adaptive immune response.
Biological function summary
ZAP70 is instrumental in the signaling cascade that activates T cells in response to antigen recognition. It forms part of a larger signaling complex following the engagement of the T-cell receptor with antigens. This complex transmits critical activation signals leading to further cellular responses such as cytokine production and cell proliferation. ZAP70's function ensures appropriate immune responses and helps maintain immune system balance.
Pathways
ZAP70 plays an integral role in T-cell receptor signaling pathways. This protein interacts with other signaling molecules like Lck and LAT facilitating the transmission of activation signals within the cell. As part of the T-cell activation pathway ZAP70 helps to bridge receptor-ligand interactions with cellular responses enabling the immune cells to combat infections effectively.
ZAP70 mutations or dysregulations can lead to severe immunodeficiencies or autoimmune diseases. For example ZAP70 deficiency results in severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) which severely impairs immune function. Additionally aberrant ZAP70 activity has links to certain autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis where it influences abnormal immune signaling. Understanding the biochemical pathways that involve ZAP70 provides insight into managing these diseases and developing therapeutic strategies.