Abcam, ab276121, Human RIPK1 knockout THP-1 cell line

Size: 1000000Cells / vial / 2 x 1000000Cells / vial
RIPK1 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: 77 bp deletion 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:THP-1,
Species or organism:Human,
Tissue:Blood,
Form:LiquidSee storage information,
Knockout validation:Sanger Sequencing,Western blot,
Mutation description:Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, Homozygous: 77 bp deletion in exon 3,
Disease:Acute Monocytic Leukemia

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-RIPK1, 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.
RIP also known as Receptor-Interacting Protein or RIPK1 is a serine/threonine-protein kinase with a mass of approximately 74 kDa. It plays an important role in cell death and survival signaling pathways. RIP is expressed ubiquitously across various tissues indicating its importance in many cellular functions. The protein contains a kinase domain an intermediate domain for protein-protein interactions and a death domain which facilitates its involvement in apoptotic signaling processes.
Biological function summary
Receptor-Interacting Protein Kinase 1 (RIPK1) participates in regulating both necroptosis and apoptosis distinguishing itself as an important mediator in cell death mechanisms. As part of the necrosome complex which includes RIPK3 and MLKL RIPK1 functions in necroptosis—a programmed form of necrosis. This characteristic involvement shows its dual role in maintaining cell fate decisions making it an integral part of immune response and inflammation control.
Pathways
RIPK1 strongly associates with the TNF signaling pathway and NF-kB pathway. Its interaction with TNF receptor 1 (TNFR1) and consequent involvement with TRADD and TRAF2 mediates the signal transduction necessary for the activation of NF-kB leading to transcription of genes involved in survival and inflammation. This connection illustrates its capability to switch between promoting cell survival through NF-kB and facilitating cell death via necroptosis or apoptosis depending on cellular context and cues.
RIPK1 plays a significant role in conditions such as inflammatory diseases and neurodegenerative disorders. Its overactivation results in excessive cell death implicated in inflammatory conditions; necrostatin a necroptosis inhibitor targets RIPK1 to potentially mitigate this damage. Furthermore RIPK1's dysregulation links to Alzheimer's disease where it can interact with components like RIPK3 to exacerbate neurodegenerative processes. This relationship underlines the potential of targeting RIPK1 therapeutically to manage inflammation and neurodegeneration.