Abcam, ab265496, Human OBSCN knockout HeLa cell line

Size: 2 x 1000000Cells / vial / 1000000Cells / vial
OBSCN 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-OBSCN, 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 OBSCN gene encodes the protein obscurin also known by its alternate names including UNC-89. Obscurin is a large protein with a molecular mass exceeding 800 kDa. It is primarily located in striated muscle where it plays a role in linking the sarcomere to the sarcoplasmic reticulum. Obscurin contains multiple domains that facilitate protein-protein interactions allowing it to interact with various components within muscle cells.
Biological function summary
Obscurin assists in maintaining the structural integrity and organization of myofibrils. It forms part of a complex in muscle cells involving proteins such as titin and myomesin. This complex aids in the mechanical stability of the contractile apparatus ensuring muscle contraction occurs effectively. Obscurin's interactions within this complex contribute to the proper transmission of force across the muscle fiber.
Pathways
The functions of obscurin link it to the sarcomeric signaling pathway and calcium handling pathways in muscle physiology. These pathways involve coordination with titin and ankyrins which help regulate muscle contraction and relaxation. Through these pathways obscurin influences muscle cell responsiveness to mechanical stress and contributes to muscle homeostasis.
Altered obscurin function associates with muscle-related conditions particularly hereditary myopathies and dilated cardiomyopathy. Researchers have linked obscurin to titin due to their shared roles in maintaining sarcomeric structure. Mutations or dysregulations in either protein can lead to insufficient muscle function and structural cardiac issues implicating obscurin as a significant factor in these diseases.