Abcam, ab266593, Human WDR34 knockout HEK-293T cell line

Size: 2 x 1000000Cells / vial / 1000000Cells / vial
DYNC2I2 KO cell line available to order. KO validated by. Free of charge wild type control available. Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, 1 bp deletion in exon 1 and 5 bp deletion 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:HEK-293T,
Species or organism:Human,
Tissue:Kidney,
Form:LiquidSee storage information,
Knockout validation:Sanger Sequencing,
Mutation description:Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, 1 bp deletion in exon 1 and 5 bp deletion in exon 1

Product details:
We will provide viable cells that proliferate on revival.
This product is subject to limited use licenses from The Broad Institute and ERS Genomics Limited, and is developed with patented technology. For full details of the limited use licenses and relevant patents please refer to our
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Properties and Storage Information:
Gene name-DYNC2I2, Gene editing type-Knockout, Gene editing method-CRISPR technology, Knockout validation-Sanger Sequencing, 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.
WDR34 also known as WD repeat domain 34 is a protein with a mass of approximately 64 kDa. This protein contains WD repeat domains which facilitate protein–protein interactions. WDR34 is mostly expressed in a range of tissues including the heart skeletal muscle and kidney. It functions mechanically as a part of cellular mechanisms that involve signaling pathways essential for normal cell functioning.
Biological function summary
WDR34 plays a significant role in the regulation of ciliary assembly and maintenance. It forms a component of the intraflagellar transport (IFT) complex which is important for the functioning of primary cilia. Cilia are hair-like structures on cell surfaces that are important for signal transduction and environmental sensing. WDR34 contributes to the anterograde transport within cilia a process necessary for the proper assembly and function of the cilia structures. This involvement highlights its importance in maintaining cellular homeostasis through ciliary functions.
Pathways
The activity of WDR34 integrates into the Hedgehog signaling pathway which is critical in cell differentiation tissue patterning and embryonic development. It interacts with other IFT proteins such as IFT88 to modulate signal transduction processes within cilia. In the context of its role in ciliary transport WDR34 influences the activation and distribution of signaling molecules necessary for pathway functionality. The Hedgehog signaling is closely linked with various developmental processes indicating WDR34's importance in proper physiological development.
Mutations in WDR34 are associated with several ciliopathies including Jeune asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy (JATD) and short rib-polydactyly syndrome (SRPS). These are genetic disorders affecting skeletal development and cilia function. The disruptions in ciliary assembly and signaling stemming from WDR34 mutations elucidate a connection to these ciliopathies. Furthermore WDR34 operates alongside other ciliopathic proteins such as IFT27 in the pathogenesis of these conditions highlighting its significance in maintaining ciliary integrity and function.