Description
Key facts
Cell type:A549,
Species or organism:Human,
Tissue:Lung,
Knockout validation:Sanger Sequencing,
Mutation description:Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, 1 bp deletion in exon2 and 1 bp insertion in exon2.,
Disease:Carcinoma
Product details:
Knockout cell lysate achieved by CRISPR/Cas9.
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Lysate preparation:
Our lysates are made using RIPA buffer to which we add a protease inhibitor cocktail and phosphatase inhibitor cocktail (ratio: 300:100:10).
This means that the protein of interest is denatured.
If you require a native form of the protein please use the live cell version. Please refer to our lysis protocol for further details on how our lysates are prepared.
User storage instructions:
Lyophilizate may be stored at 4°C. After reconstitution, store at -20°C for short-term storage or -80°C for long-term storage.
This 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
limited use license
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Properties and Storage Information:
Gene name-IFI44, Gene editing type-Knockout, Gene editing method-CRISPR technology, Knockout validation-Sanger Sequencing, Shipped at conditions-Ambient - Can Ship with Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--20°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C
Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
IFI44 also known as Interferon-Induced Protein 44 is a protein encoded by the IFI44 gene. This protein has a molecular mass of approximately 49 kDa. IFI44 expresses in various tissues with elevated levels observed in immune-related cells such as leukocytes. Mechanically IFI44 is known to play a role in the antiviral defense mechanisms of cells often upregulated in response to interferon stimuli. It interacts with cytoskeleton elements to mediate its cellular functions.
Biological function summary
IFI44 participates in cellular defense against viral infections by enhancing the immune response. This protein does not function independently but forms part of interferon-stimulated gene complex working together with other proteins to combat virus replication. By regulating this complex IFI44 influences cell signaling and modulates antiviral pathways contributing to the suppression of viral propagation within host cells.
Pathways
IFI44 functions prominently within the interferon signaling pathway and the innate immune response pathway. It collaborates closely with other interferon-stimulated proteins such as ISG15 and MX1 which are engaged in the virus suppression. This cooperation helps orchestrate a swift immune response to external pathogenic threats by inhibiting viral gene expression and replication processes.
IFI44 plays an important role in conditions associated with viral infections such as Hepatitis C and influenza. The protein’s interaction with viral defense proteins like ISG15 is significant in these disorders. Its expression levels often correlate with the severity of the disease serving as a biomarker for the infection state. Understanding IFI44’s precise role in these diseases could lead to novel therapeutic approaches and better management of viral infections.
