Abcam, ab264947, Human POLE4 knockout HeLa cell line

Size: 2 x 1000000Cells / vial / 1000000Cells / vial
POLE4 KO cell line available to order. KO validated by. Free of charge wild type control available. Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, Homozygous: Insertion of the selection cassette in exon 1. 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:HeLa,
Species or organism:Human,
Tissue:Cervix,
Form:LiquidSee storage information,
Knockout validation:Sanger Sequencing,
Mutation description:Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, Homozygous: Insertion of the selection cassette in exon 1,
Disease:Adenocarcinoma

Product details:
We will provide viable cells that proliferate on revival.
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Properties and Storage Information:
Gene name-POLE4, Gene editing type-Knockout, Gene editing method-CRISPR technology, Knockout validation-Sanger Sequencing, 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.
The biological target POLE4 also known as DNA polymerase epsilon subunit 4 is an important component of the DNA replication machinery. This protein has a molecular weight of approximately 10 kDa. POLE4 primarily participates in the function of DNA polymerase epsilon—an important enzyme necessary for synthesizing the leading strand during DNA replication. The expression of POLE4 usually happens in the nucleus where DNA replication takes place indicating its essential role in this cellular location.
Biological function summary
DNA polymerase epsilon subunit 4 supports both DNA replication and repair mechanisms. POLE4 is a part of the larger DNA polymerase epsilon complex which includes other subunits such as POLE POLE2 and POLE3. In concert this complex ensures high-fidelity DNA synthesis and checks for errors during replication. This process is critical for maintaining genome stability and preventing mutations that could lead to severe cellular outcomes.
Pathways
The function of DNA polymerase epsilon involving POLE4 places it within the DNA replication and cell cycle pathways. In these pathways POLE4 works closely with POLE and other associated elements to facilitate the proper progression of the replication fork and the overall cell cycle. The association with these pathways highlights the protein's involvement in ensuring that cells divide accurately and efficiently with minimal errors.
Abnormal function or expression of POLE4 can connect to conditions such as cancer and genomic instability disorders. These diseases may involve POLE as well given its direct interactive role within the same complex. Therefore studying POLE4 in the context of these conditions could reveal insights into how errors in DNA replication and repair can contribute to the development and progression of such diseases.