Abcam, ab265695, Human ABHD17A (FAM108A1) knockout HeLa cell line

Size: 2 x 1000000Cells / vial / 1000000Cells / vial
ABHD17A 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 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: Insertion of the selection cassette 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-ABHD17A, 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.
FAM108A1 also known as Family with Sequence Similarity 108 Member A1 is a poorly characterized protein with an approximate molecular mass of 27 kDa. This protein is expressed throughout various tissues with notably higher levels in neuronal tissues. The protein may possess specific motifs that suggest involvement in cellular processes but the exact mechanical functions remain to be clearly elucidated.
Biological function summary
The protein FAM108A1 is potentially involved in cellular signaling and regulation without forming part of any complex well-defined so far in the literature. Researchers speculate this protein may play a part in the regulation of intracellular pathways that control cell growth and differentiation. Despite limited direct data its expression patterns suggest a biological significance in tissue-specific functions especially in neural connections.
Pathways
Researchers found the involvement of proteins similar to FAM108A1 in fundamental pathways like cell proliferation or intracellular communication. Though specific pathway involvement of FAM108A1 itself is still under investigation proteins like ERK1/2 often surface in studies as potentially interacting partners due to their roles in similar biological processes. Understanding its interaction with known pathways can bring clarity to FAM108A1's function.
Studies suggest an association between the expression patterns of FAM108A1 and certain neurological disorders and cancers. There could be connections to neurodegenerative disorders due to its higher expression in neurons although concrete disease mechanisms are not fully defined. Research into proteins like p53 which have established roles in cancer alongside FAM108A1 might reveal new insights into their mutual associations within these disorders.