Abcam, ab301045, Human LPAR1 knockout HCT116 cell line

Size: 1000000Cells / vial
LPAR1 KO cell line available to order. KO validated by Next Generation Sequencing. 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.
Key facts
Cell type:HCT116,
Species or organism:Human,
Tissue:Colon,
Form:LiquidSee storage information,
Knockout validation:Next Generation Sequencing,
Disease:Carcinoma

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-LPAR1, 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.
EDG2 also known as LPA-1 LPAR1 or lysophosphatidic acid receptor 1 acts as a receptor for LPA (lysophosphatidic acid) a bioactive lipid mediator. This protein has a molecular mass of approximately 41 kDa. It is part of the G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) family. EDG2 is mainly expressed in organs such as the brain heart and lungs. It plays an important role in cellular signal transduction by binding LPA which leads to various cellular responses.
Biological function summary
EDG2/LPA-1 influences several cellular processes including cell proliferation migration and survival. It does not function as part of a larger complex; instead it activates intracellular signaling cascades upon LPA binding. This activation leads to downstream effects that regulate processes like cytoskeletal reorganization and gene expression. Its influence extends to immune response modulation making it significant in understanding cellular behavior and communication.
Pathways
EDG2/LPA-1 is important in the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K/AKT) signaling pathways. These pathways affect cell growth survival and metabolism showcasing the receptor's importance in cellular regulation. Through these pathways EDG2 interacts with multiple proteins including RAC1 a small GTPase involved in cytoskeletal organization and various kinase enzymes that facilitate signal transduction.
EDG2/LPA-1 has associations with cancer and fibrosis. In cancer the receptor influences tumor growth and metastasis due to its role in cell migration and proliferation. It connects to the matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in this context which degrade extracellular matrix components to facilitate cancer cell invasion. Additionally in fibrotic diseases EDG2's influence on fibroblast activity leads to tissue scarring and dysfunctional repair. Understanding these connections helps to explore therapeutic targets meant to modulate EDG2/LPA-1 activity in pathological conditions.