Description
Key facts
Cell type:HeLa,
Species or organism:Human,
Tissue:Cervix,
Knockout validation:Sanger Sequencing,Western blot,
Mutation description:Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, 1 bp deletion in exon2 and 1 bp insertion in exon2.,
Disease:Adenocarcinoma
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
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Properties and Storage Information:
Gene name-SMAD2, Gene editing type-Knockout, Gene editing method-CRISPR technology, Knockout validation-Sanger Sequencing, Western blot, 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.
Smad2 also known as Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 2 (MAD2) or MADR2 is a signaling protein involved in the transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) receptor pathway. Smad2 has a molecular mass of approximately 58 kDa and expresses in various tissues including epithelial mesenchymal and endothelial cells. Smad2 undergoes phosphorylation on serine residues in response to TGF-β signaling converting it into phosphorylated forms often referred to as p-Smad2 or phospho-Smad2. These phosphorylated forms are critical for the relay of signals from the cell surface to the nucleus.
Biological function summary
Smad2 acts as an intracellular mediator for TGF-β signaling a pathway important for regulating cell proliferation differentiation and apoptosis. Smad2 typically functions as part of a heteromeric complex with Smad4 another key player in TGF-β signaling. Upon activation phosphorylated Smad2 combines with Smad4 to form a complex that translocates into the nucleus. This complex then binds to specific DNA sequences to regulate the transcription of target genes involved in processes such as cell growth inhibition and extracellular matrix production.
Pathways
Smad2 is integral to the TGF-β and activin receptor signaling pathways. These pathways are essential in controlling cell growth and immune responses. Smad2 interacts with other proteins such as Smad3 in addition to Smad4 to modulate gene expression effectively. The interaction between Smad2 and these proteins ensures precise control of cellular responses to external stimuli emphasizing its pivotal role in maintaining cellular homeostasis.
Smad2 correlates with various pathological conditions including fibrosis and cancer. Aberrant Smad2 signaling can contribute to the development of these diseases as excessive TGF-β signaling promotes fibrotic tissue deposition and tumor progression. Smad2 connects with other proteins like Smad3 in these pathological contexts both acting as mediators of abnormal cellular behaviors. Understanding the regulatory mechanisms of Smad2 can help develop therapeutic strategies against disorders linked to dysregulated TGF-β signaling.
