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, Homozygous: 1 bp deletion in exon 14,
Disease:Adenocarcinoma
Product details:
We will provide viable cells that proliferate on revival.
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Properties and Storage Information:
Gene name-DGKD, Gene editing type-Knockout, Gene editing method-CRISPR technology, Knockout validation-Sanger Sequencing, 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.
DGKD also known as Diacylglycerol kinase delta plays an essential role in lipid signaling by converting diacylglycerol (DAG) into phosphatidic acid (PA). This enzymatic activity impacts cellular processes such as growth and differentiation. The DGKD protein has a molecular mass of approximately 130 kDa and is expressed in various tissues with significant expression noted in the brain and muscle. The gene encoding DGKD is located on human chromosome 13 providing insights into its systemic importance.
Biological function summary
DGKD participates in regulating intracellular signaling. DGKD modulates signal transduction by altering levels of second messengers like DAG. This regulation occurs because DGKD acts as a part of lipid kinase activities impacting membrane-bound complexes involved in signal pathways. These activities can play roles in neurotransmitter release and cellular responses to external stimuli signifying their critical involvement in maintaining cellular homeostasis.
Pathways
DGKD plays a role in the phosphatidylinositol signaling system by interacting with and regulating proteins such as Protein Kinase C (PKC). This involvement means that it influences the kinase activity responsible for numerous cellular responses including cell growth apoptosis and metabolism. Additionally DGKD appears in the broader MAPK/ERK pathway indicating links with cellular proliferation and survival signals and suggesting its interconnectedness with a network of kinases and phosphatases.
DGKD abnormalities have connections with conditions like insulin resistance and neurological disorders. Studies point out its potential interaction with proteins like IRS1 in insulin signaling pathways where altered DGKD function might influence metabolic pathways leading to insulin resistance. Furthermore its significant presence in the brain suggests possible links to neurological conditions potentially through influencing synaptic signal regulation or cellular communication networks.
