Description
Key facts
Cell type:HeLa,
Species or organism:Human,
Tissue:Cervix,
Form:LiquidSee storage information,
Knockout validation:Sanger Sequencing,Western blot,
Mutation description:Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, Homozygous: 14 bp deletion in exon 12,
Disease:Adenocarcinoma
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Properties and Storage Information:
Gene name-AGO3, Gene editing type-Knockout, Gene editing method-CRISPR technology, Knockout validation-Sanger Sequencing, Western blot, Zygosity-Homozygous, Shipped at conditions-Dry Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--196°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--196°C
Supplementary Information:
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AGO3 also known as Argonaute protein 3 is an important component of the RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC). It is part of the Argonaute family which plays a role in RNA silencing processes. AGO3 usually has a molecular mass of around 97 kDa. It is mainly expressed in human tissues such as testes and is responsible for processing small non-coding RNAs including miRNAs and siRNAs. These small RNAs guide AGO3 to complementary RNA sequences facilitating the cleavage and degradation of target mRNA.
Biological function summary
AGO3 contributes to gene expression regulation by silencing specific RNA transcripts. This protein forms a complex with other proteins and RNA molecules to execute its functions. Part of the miRNA and RNA interference pathways AGO3 associates with Dicer and other Argonaute proteins creating an effective silencing machinery that modulates various cellular processes. Its activity is essential for maintaining cellular homeostasis through RNA interference-mediated gene silencing.
Pathways
AGO3 plays a significant role in the RNA interference (RNAi) and the microRNA (miRNA) pathways. These pathways are key in post-transcriptional gene regulation controlling gene expression patterns important for development and differentiation. AGO3 interacts with Dicer a pivotal enzyme in the RNAi pathway facilitating the processing of precursor miRNAs into mature miRNAs further guiding RISC to its target mRNA sequences. These interactions highlight AGO3's critical place in RNA silencing networks.
AGO3 has links to certain cancers and hereditary disorders. Aberrations in its expression or function can impact miRNA-mediated regulation contributing to tumorigenesis and disorders related to gene expression imbalances. For instance AGO3's dysfunction can relate to testicular cancer due to its significant expression in testicular tissue. Connections between AGO3 and other Argonaute family proteins like AGO1 and AGO2 may influence disease development highlighting its importance in understanding disease mechanisms.
