Description
Key facts
Cell type:HeLa,
Species or organism:Human,
Tissue:Cervix,
Form:LiquidSee storage information,
Knockout validation:Sanger Sequencing,
Mutation description:Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, 25 bp insertion in exon 1 and 26 bp insertion in exon 1 and Insertion of the selection cassette 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-AP1M1, Gene editing type-Knockout, Gene editing method-CRISPR technology, Knockout validation-Sanger Sequencing, 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.
AP1M1 also known as Adaptor-related Protein Complex 1 Mu 1 Subunit is a protein with a molecular mass of around 50 kDa. AP1M1 functions as a component of the adaptor protein complex 1 (AP-1). It plays an essential mechanical role in sorting and trafficking proteins by mediating the selection of cargo molecules for transport vesicles. This protein is expressed in multiple tissues with particularly high levels noted in neuronal cells.
Biological function summary
AP1M1 serves as a critical link in intracellular transport processes. It is part of the AP-1 complex which consists of other subunits like gamma beta and sigma. These complexes work together to ensure proteins move correctly within the cell especially between the trans-Golgi network and endosomes. AP1M1 assists in clathrin-mediated trafficking playing an important role in maintaining cellular functionality by organizing the delivery of membrane proteins and other cellular components.
Pathways
AP1M1 integrates into the clathrin-coated vesicle pathway and the endocytic pathway. It cooperates with proteins such as clathrin and adaptins including other AP complexes to facilitate the formation of transport vesicles. These pathways are pivotal for protein sorting and the regulation of cellular homeostasis contributing to processes such as receptor recycling and lysosomal enzyme targeting.
Mutations or dysfunction in AP1M1 are linked with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease and some cancers. AP1M1's interaction with proteins like tau in Alzheimer's illustrates its importance in neurological pathways and synaptic health. In cancer improper protein sorting due to AP1M1 malfunction may influence metastatic behavior as it is connected to proteins involved in cell growth and division.
