{"product_id":"abcam-ab270483","title":"Abcam, ab270483, Human ALDH2 knockout SW480 cell line","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 2 x 1000000Cells \/ vial \/ 1000000Cells \/ vial\u003cbr\u003e\nALDH2 KO cell line available to order. KO validated by Next Generation Sequencing, Western blot. Free of charge wild type control available. Knockout achieved by CRISPR\/Cas9; X = 2 bp deletion; Frameshift: 99.83%. 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:SW480,\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies or organism:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nTissue:Colon,\u003cbr\u003e\nForm:LiquidSee storage information,\u003cbr\u003e\nKnockout validation:Next Generation Sequencing,Western blot,\u003cbr\u003e\nMutation description:Knockout achieved by CRISPR\/Cas9; X = 2 bp deletion; Frameshift: 99.83%,\u003cbr\u003e\nDisease:Adenocarcinoma\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 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\u003cbr\u003e\nlimited use license\u003cbr\u003e\npatent pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nGene name-ALDH2, Gene editing type-Knockout, Gene editing method-CRISPR technology, Knockout validation-Next Generation Sequencing, Western blot, 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\nALDH2 also known as aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 or ADHL2 is a mitochondrial enzyme with a mass of approximately 56 kDa. It resides mainly in the liver although other tissues exhibit expression as well. ALDH2 plays a critical role in metabolizing acetaldehyde a toxic byproduct of alcohol metabolism by converting it into acetate which is less harmful. This process protects cells from the damaging effects of acetaldehyde accumulation.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nALDH2 serves a detoxifying function by preventing oxidative stress and promoting cellular health. As part of the larger aldehyde dehydrogenase family this enzyme forms homotetramer complexes to efficiently catalyze the oxidation of aldehydes. ALDH2 supplementation may enhance its activity in individuals with reduced function due to genetic polymorphisms providing potential therapeutic benefits.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nALDH2 integrates into the alcohol metabolism and retinoic acid signaling pathways. In alcohol metabolism it collaborates with alcohol dehydrogenase enzymes such as ADH1 and ADH2 to process alcohol consumption compounds. In retinoic acid signaling ALDH2 helps regulate the biosynthesis of retinoic acid influencing cell proliferation and differentiation processes.\u003cbr\u003e\nALDH2 activity impacts conditions like alcohol flush reaction and cardiovascular diseases. Individuals with ALDH2 deficiency often due to genetic variations like ALDH2*2 experience decreased acetaldehyde clearance leading to flush reactions and an increased risk for certain cancers. Additionally inadequate ALDH2 function relates to elevated oxidative stress contributing to cardiovascular disease risk where proteins such as MSD161 may have interactions relevant for therapeutic targeting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845110747305,"sku":"ab270483","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/products\/abcam-ab270483","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}