{"product_id":"abcam-ab261744","title":"Abcam, ab261744, Human CBX3 (HP1 gamma) knockout HeLa cell line","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 2 x 1000000Cells \/ vial \/ 1000000Cells \/ vial\u003cbr\u003e\nCBX3 KO cell line available to order. KO validated by Western blot. Free of charge wild type control available. Knockout achieved by using CRISPR\/Cas9, 4 bp deletion in exon 2 and 5 bp deletion in exon 2. 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:HeLa,\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies or organism:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nTissue:Cervix,\u003cbr\u003e\nForm:LiquidSee storage information,\u003cbr\u003e\nKnockout validation:Sanger Sequencing,Western blot,\u003cbr\u003e\nMutation description:Knockout achieved by using CRISPR\/Cas9, 4 bp deletion in exon 2 and 5 bp deletion in exon 2,\u003cbr\u003e\nAntibiotic resistance:Puromycin 1µg\/mL,\u003cbr\u003e\nDisease:Adenocarcinoma\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-CBX3, Gene editing type-Knockout, Gene editing method-CRISPR technology, Knockout validation-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 HP1 gamma protein also known as CBX3 is an essential component of the chromatin organization machinery. It has a molecular weight of approximately 22-25 kDa. HP1 gamma is expressed in a variety of tissues including brain liver and muscle indicating its broad functional involvement across different biological systems. It exhibits a high affinity for binding to histone H3 when it is methylated facilitating the formation of heterochromatin which is key to regulating gene expression and maintaining genome stability.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nHP1 gamma plays a significant role in gene silencing and chromatin structure maintenance. It forms part of a protein complex that includes chromatin remodeling enzymes and transcriptional repressors which help regulate access to genomic DNA. HP1 gamma's association with other chromatin-associated proteins helps modulate the transcriptional response to cellular stimuli ensuring appropriate gene expression patterns needed for normal cell function and development.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nHP1 gamma is involved in heterochromatin formation and maintenance pathways working alongside other proteins like SUV39H1 and HP1 alpha. Through these pathways HP1 gamma ensures the compact organization of repetitive DNA sequences and suppresses unnecessary transcription. It is also involved in the DNA damage response pathway playing a role in preserving genomic integrity by interacting with proteins such as BRCA1 and 53BP1 involved in DNA repair.\u003cbr\u003e\nHP1 gamma's dysregulation has been associated with cancer and neurological disorders. Overexpression or mutations in this protein can lead to aberrant gene silencing contributing to oncogenesis where cancer-related genes become improperly regulated. Additionally alterations in HP1 gamma function are linked to neurodegenerative diseases potentially through its interaction with proteins like MECP2 whereby changes in the chromatin environment influence neuronal gene expression and function. Therefore understanding HP1 gamma's role provides insights into potential therapeutic targets for these conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845076537513,"sku":"ab261744","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/products\/abcam-ab261744","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}