{"product_id":"abcam-ab287368","title":"Abcam, ab287368, Human DGCR8 knockout A549 cell line","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 1000000Cells \/ vial\u003cbr\u003e\nDGCR8 KO cell line available to order. KO validated by Next Generation Sequencing, Western blot. Free of charge wild type control available. 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:A549,\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies or organism:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nTissue:Lung,\u003cbr\u003e\nForm:LiquidSee storage information,\u003cbr\u003e\nKnockout validation:Next Generation Sequencing,Sanger Sequencing,Western blot,\u003cbr\u003e\nDisease:Carcinoma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\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-DGCR8, Gene editing type-Knockout, Gene editing method-CRISPR technology, Knockout validation-Next Generation Sequencing, Sanger Sequencing, Western blot, Shipped at conditions-Dry Ice, 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 DGCR8 protein also known as Pasha in some organisms serves an important role in the microRNA (miRNA) processing machinery. It has a molecular mass of approximately 90 kDa and shows expression ubiquitously but with higher levels in tissues with active cell division like the brain and lungs. DGCR8 acts as a partner in a complex with Drosha and together they initiate the microRNA maturation process by cleaving primary miRNA transcripts into precursor miRNA in the nucleus.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nDGCR8 partners with Drosha to form the Microprocessor complex an important player in miRNA biogenesis. This complex identifies and accurately processes primary transcripts into precursor miRNAs a step essential for proper gene regulation. DGCR8's role is critical for maintaining the normal cellular function enabling the precise control of miRNA production which in turn modulates gene expression post-transcriptionally. Aberrations in its function affect the regulation of genes involved in cell cycle differentiation and development.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nDGCR8 holds a significant influence on the RNA interference (RNAi) pathway interacting closely with Drosha to regulate miRNA synthesis. This pathway is fundamental for the regulation of genetic networks involved in cellular development and homeostasis. In the context of the miRNA processing pathway DGCR8 links to proteins like Dicer which further processes precursor miRNAs in the cytoplasm. Proper function of these pathways ensures the balanced expression of mRNAn important for healthy cellular activities.\u003cbr\u003e\nDGCR8 misregulation is associated with the development of DiGeorge syndrome and certain cancers. Alterations in its function can lead to compromised miRNA maturation impacting genes that control cell growth and survival. In DiGeorge syndrome haploinsufficiency of DGCR8 may contribute to the associated developmental anomalies. In cancer altered DGCR8 expression can disrupt miRNA profiles interacting further with proteins such as Argonaute to influence the dysregulation of gene expression profiles commonly observed in tumorigenesis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845060448425,"sku":"ab287368","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/es\/products\/abcam-ab287368","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}