Abcam, ab265167, Human TXLNA (Alpha Taxilin) knockout HeLa cell line

Size: 2 x 1000000Cells / vial / 1000000Cells / vial
TXLNA KO cell line available to order. KO validated by. Free of charge wild type control available. Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, Homozygous: 1 bp insertion 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.
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: 1 bp insertion in exon 2,
Disease:Adenocarcinoma

Product details:
We will provide viable cells that proliferate on revival.
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Properties and Storage Information:
Gene name-TXLNA, 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.
Alpha Taxilin also known as TXLNA taxilin alpha or IL8RA binding protein is a protein with a molecular mass of about 49 kDa. It plays a role in intracellular transport processes including vesicle fusion. Primarily expressed in the brain Alpha Taxilin interacts with membranes and cytoskeletal elements to facilitate cargo and organelle movement. Its presence in other tissues such as the placenta suggests additional roles beyond neural activities.
Biological function summary
This protein mediates protein trafficking and membrane dynamics within cells. Alpha Taxilin forms part of a complex involving several SNARE proteins like syntaxins which are essential for vesicle docking and fusion. By participating in these interactions Alpha Taxilin aids in maintaining cellular homeostasis and supporting signal transduction processes.
Pathways
Alpha Taxilin plays a role in intracellular signaling and vesicular transport processes influencing pathways such as neurotransmitter release and hormone secretion. It associates with other proteins like syntaxin 1 contributing to the protein sorting and vesicular trafficking pathway. These pathways are integral to maintaining cellular communication and proper distribution of signaling molecules.
Alpha Taxilin associates with neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative conditions. Abnormal expression levels or mutations can contribute to disorders such as schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease. Through its interaction with SNARE proteins particularly syntaxin 1 Alpha Taxilin influences processes that when disrupted may lead to synaptic dysfunction emphasizing its potential role in nervous system disorders.