Abcam, ab265414, Human LAMB1 (Laminin beta 1) knockout HeLa cell line

Size: 2 x 1000000Cells / vial / 1000000Cells / vial
LAMB1 KO cell line available to order. KO validated by Western blot. Free of charge wild type control available. Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, Homozygous: Insertion of the selection cassette in exon 3. 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,Western blot,
Mutation description:Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, Homozygous: Insertion of the selection cassette in exon 3,
Disease:Adenocarcinoma

Product details:
We will provide viable cells that proliferate on revival.
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Properties and Storage Information:
Gene name-LAMB1, Gene editing type-Knockout, Gene editing method-CRISPR technology, Knockout validation-Sanger Sequencing, Western blot, 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.
Laminin beta 1 also known as LAMB1 is a subunit of the laminin molecule an essential component of the extracellular matrix. This protein has an approximate molecular weight of 200 kDa. Laminin beta 1 is one of the three chains that form the laminin heterotrimer. It is predominantly expressed in basement membranes which provide structural support and segregate tissues. The laminin 1 (laminin-111) complex including the LAMB1 chain contributes to cell adhesion differentiation migration and plays a role in tissue development and repair.
Biological function summary
This component of the laminin molecule plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity of tissues by organizing cell architecture and mediating cellular signals. Laminin beta 1 is part of a larger laminin protein complex that interacts with a variety of cell surface receptors including integrins and dystroglycan contributing to cell communication and signal transduction. These interactions guide cell orientation and regulate vital processes such as cell movement and growth.
Pathways
Laminin beta 1 participates in the integrin signaling pathway and the PI3K-AKT signaling pathway. It interacts closely with integrin proteins such as integrin alpha-6 and integrin beta-4 during these processes. In integrin signaling the laminin molecule facilitates the binding between cells and their surrounding extracellular matrix. This connection influences cellular responses including survival and motility which are necessary for normal development and wound healing processes.
Alterations in laminin beta 1 expression are linked to conditions like muscular dystrophy and Pierson syndrome. In muscular dystrophy the dysfunction of laminin beta 1 interacts with proteins such as dystrophin in muscle cells contributing to compromised structural integrity and muscle wasting. Similarly in Pierson syndrome abnormalities in laminin beta 1 are associated with a rare genetic disorder that affects the kidneys and eyes where it implicates the protein nephrin in the glomerular basement membrane leading to serious renal dysfunction.