{"product_id":"abcam-ab274948","title":"Abcam, ab274948, Human GLO1 knockout MCF7 cell line","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 1000000Cells \/ vial\u003cbr\u003e\nGLO1 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 = 1 bp deletion after Lys42 of the WT protein Frameshift = 100%. To order both knockout and wild-type control cells: select 2 x 1000000Cells\/vial. To order only knockout cells: select 1000000Cells\/vial.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nCell type:MCF7,\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies or organism:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nTissue:Breast,\u003cbr\u003e\nForm:LiquidSee storage information,\u003cbr\u003e\nKnockout validation:Next Generation Sequencing,\u003cbr\u003e\nMutation description:Knockout achieved by CRISPR\/Cas9; X = 1 bp deletion after Lys42 of the WT protein Frameshift = 100%,\u003cbr\u003e\nDisease:Adenocarcinoma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\u003cbr\u003e\nRecommended control:\u003cbr\u003e\nHuman wild-type MCF7 cell line (ab271144). Please note a wild-type cell line is not automatically included with a knockout cell line order, if required please add recommended wild-type cell line at no additional cost using the code WILDTYPE-TMTK1.\u003cbr\u003e\nWe will provide viable cells that proliferate on revival.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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\u003cbr\u003e\nlimited use license\u003cbr\u003e\npatent pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nGene name-GLO1, Gene editing type-Knockout, Gene editing method-CRISPR technology, Knockout validation-Next Generation Sequencing, Shipped at conditions-Dry Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--196°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--196°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe GLO1 protein also known as glyoxalase I plays an important role in cellular metabolism by detoxifying methylglyoxal a byproduct of glycolysis. It catalyzes the conversion of methylglyoxal into S-D-lactoylglutathione using glutathione as a cofactor. This enzyme has a mass of approximately 29 kDa and is expressed in various tissues throughout the body with higher levels found in the liver and kidney. Glyoxalase I (GLO1) expression is increased in response to stress conditions indicating its role in cellular defense mechanisms.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nGlyoxalase I is important for maintaining cellular homeostasis by mitigating harmful compounds. It forms part of the glyoxalase system which includes glyoxalase II functioning downstream of GLO1. This system prevents the accumulation of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) which are implicated in cellular aging and dysfunction. By reducing the levels of methylglyoxal GLO1 supports normal physiological processes and protects cellular integrity.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nGlyoxalase I is an important component of the glyoxalase pathway. This pathway integrates into the detoxification network working alongside other important enzymes such as superoxide dismutase and catalase. These relationships highlight its function in cellular oxidative stress responses. GLO1's activity impacts pathways related to glycolysis and overall energy metabolism due to its role in reducing metabolic byproducts.\u003cbr\u003e\nGLO1 has significant implications in diabetic complications and cancer. In diabetes increased methylglyoxal can worsen tissue damage making GLO1's role protective against advanced glycation end-product formation. In cancer GLO1 is overexpressed contributing to cellular proliferation and survival. Its interaction with proteins such as Hsp70 in cancer illustrates the adaptive mechanisms that tumor cells use for progression and chemoresistance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855775355049,"sku":"ab274948","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/es\/products\/abcam-ab274948","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}