Abcam, ab267287, Human IPPK (IPK1) knockout HEK-293T cell line

Size: 2 x 1000000Cells / vial / 1000000Cells / vial
IPPK 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 9 and 29 bp deletion in exon 9. 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 9 and 29 bp deletion in exon 9

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-IPPK, 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.
The protein Inositol (13456)-pentakisphosphate 2-kinase commonly known as IPPK or IPK1 plays an important role in the phosphorylation of inositol phosphates. IPPK catalyzes the conversion of inositol pentakisphosphate (IP5) to inositol hexakisphosphate (IP6). This protein has a molecular mass of around 44 kDa. It is prominently expressed in the brain kidney and pancreas suggesting a broad importance across different tissues.
Biological function summary
IPPK contributes to the regulation of inositol phosphate metabolism. It does not act in isolation but as part of a network involving inositol polyphosphate kinases and phosphatases that help maintain cellular processes such as signal transduction and ion homeostasis. Although IPPK doesn't form part of a larger complex its activity impacts various cell signaling pathways by altering the levels of its substrate and product.
Pathways
IPPK participates significantly in the phosphoinositide signaling pathway impacting processes such as cellular growth survival and apoptosis. This pathway also involves PI3Ks and PTEN which are critical in signal transduction. Moreover IPPK indirectly influences the synthesis of IP7 regulated by inositol hexakisphosphate kinases integrating its function into broader metabolic pathways.
IPPK has associations with pathologies like cancer and metabolic disorders. Abnormal activity or expression levels of IPPK can alter cellular signaling pathways which might lead to tumorigenesis or metabolic syndrome. It closely interacts with proteins such as mTOR highlighting its role in cancer pathways and PI3K/AKT pathway dysregulation common in metabolic disorders.