{"product_id":"abcam-ab266789","title":"Abcam, ab266789, Human MPST (MST) knockout HEK-293T cell line","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 2 x 1000000Cells \/ vial \/ 1000000Cells \/ vial\u003cbr\u003e\nMPST 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 3. To order both knockout and wild-type control cells: select 2 x 1000000Cells\/vial. To order only knockout cells: select 1000000Cells\/vial.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nCell type:HEK-293T,\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies or organism:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nTissue:Kidney,\u003cbr\u003e\nForm:LiquidSee storage information,\u003cbr\u003e\nKnockout validation:Sanger Sequencing,\u003cbr\u003e\nMutation description:Knockout achieved by using CRISPR\/Cas9, Homozygous: 1 bp insertion in exon 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\u003cbr\u003e\nWe will provide viable cells that proliferate on revival.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis product is subject to limited use licenses from The Broad Institute, ERS Genomics Limited and Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC, and is developed with patented technology. For full details of the licenses and patents please refer to our\u003cbr\u003e\nlimited use license\u003cbr\u003e\npatent pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nGene name-MPST, 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nMST also known as Mammalian Sterile 20-like kinase or STK3 is a serine\/threonine kinase with a molecular mass of about 60 kDa. MST is expressed in various tissues including the brain liver and skeletal muscle. This kinase functions mechanically by phosphorylating downstream substrates exerting control over cell proliferation apoptosis and cytoskeletal reorganization. Alternate names like 3-MST also exist which can sometimes lead to confusion regarding its precise identity among similar kinases.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nMST plays a significant role in the regulation of the Hippo signaling pathway particularly as a core component of the MST kinase complex. This complex interacts with several other proteins to control organ size and suppress tumor development by regulating the balance between cell division and apoptosis. MST kinases exert influence on cell cycle checkpoints and promote cellular apoptosis aiding in the maintenance of tissue homeostasis.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nMST proteins are essential within the Hippo signaling pathway and are integrally involved in modulating the MAPK pathway. MST interacts with proteins like LATS1\/2 activating them to help mediate the phosphorylation of downstream effectors including YAP and TAZ in the Hippo pathway. These interactions lead to transcriptional changes that govern cell proliferation and apoptosis highlighting MST's role in ensuring proper cellular responses to external and internal stimuli.\u003cbr\u003e\nMST dysregulation is closely linked to cancers and neurodegenerative diseases. In cancer MST's inability to regulate cell growth can result in uninhibited cell proliferation as seen in hepatocellular carcinoma where MST's interaction with YAP becomes dysfunctional. In neurodegenerative disorders particularly Alzheimer's disease pathways involving MST and related proteins such as MARK may contribute to pathological tau hyperphosphorylation leading to neuronal damage. Understanding MST's relation to these diseases aids in targeting therapeutic interventions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845206692009,"sku":"ab266789","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/products\/abcam-ab266789","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}