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: 1 bp deletion in exon 1,
Disease:Adenocarcinoma
Product details:
We will provide viable cells that proliferate on revival.
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Properties and Storage Information:
Gene name-AIP, 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:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
AIP also known as aryl hydrocarbon receptor-interacting protein is a molecular chaperone with a mass of approximately 37 kDa. It mainly resides in the cytoplasm of cells and interacts with various proteins. Expression of the AIP protein occurs in many tissues including liver lung and brain. This protein plays a significant role in maintaining the stability and proper functioning of its interacting partners.
Biological function summary
AIP acts as a modulator of protein-protein interactions impacting several signaling pathways. It is a part of the larger protein complex involving heat shock proteins which helps prevent the degradation of its client proteins. AIP is essential for the activity and stability of receptors like the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) helping these receptors remain in a functional state until they get activated.
Pathways
AIP incorporates itself into the AHR signaling pathway which affects the regulation of xenobiotic metabolism. The protein is also involved in the regulation of the glucocorticoid receptor pathway working closely with proteins like Hsp90. Through these interactions AIP influences the ability of cells to respond to environmental toxins and physiological stress thereby playing a role in cellular homeostasis.
AIP has a connection with familial isolated pituitary adenomas (FIPA) and is also implicated in some forms of cancer. AIP mutations can lead to alterations in the function of the AHR receptor which is linked to these conditions. A notable interaction partner of AIP in these contexts is the pituitary tumor transforming gene (PTTG) which highlights its role in tumorigenesis and the regulation of cell proliferation.
