Description
Key facts
Cell type:HEK-293T,
Species or organism:Human,
Tissue:Kidney,
Form:LiquidSee storage information,
Knockout validation:Sanger Sequencing,Western blot,
Mutation description:Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, 1 bp insertion in exon 1 and 4 bp insertion in exon 1
Product details:
We will provide viable cells that proliferate on revival.
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Properties and Storage Information:
Gene name-HNRNPA1, Gene editing type-Knockout, Gene editing method-CRISPR technology, Knockout validation-Sanger Sequencing, Western blot, 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.
Heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein A1 (hnRNP A1) also known just as hnRNP A1 is a multifunctional protein that plays important roles in RNA processing mechanisms. It is a member of the hnRNP protein family involved in the packaging of nascent pre-mRNA. hnRNP A1 has a molecular mass of approximately 34-38 kDa and shows a widespread expression in various cells and tissues. This protein is recognized for its ability to bind to RNA molecules contributing to their proper processing splicing and transport within the cellular context.
Biological function summary
HnRNP A1 is involved in RNA binding and splicing contributing to the formation of spliceosomes the complexes responsible for pre-mRNA splicing. The protein aids in alternative splicing influencing mRNA diversity and stability. hnRNP A1 interacts with other proteins in the hnRNP family remodeling ribonucleoprotein complexes and affecting their functions. These interactions ensure proper mRNA maturation impacting gene expression regulation within the cell.
Pathways
HnRNP A1 is integral to critical cellular mechanisms such as the regulation of mRNA transport and splicing. It influences the DNA damage response pathway by modulating gene expression required for cellular repair and stability. hnRNP A1 also cooperates with other RNA binding proteins like the splicing factors SR proteins to orchestrate the splicing machinery. These interactions are pivotal in maintaining cellular homeostasis and response to stress.
HnRNP A1 is notably related to neurodegenerative diseases like Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and certain types of cancer. Abnormalities in its expression or mutations can lead to disrupted cellular processes contributing to disease pathology. In ALS dysregulation of hnRNP A1 affects neuronal RNA metabolism and is associated with the TDP-43 protein a marker of neurodegeneration. In cancer hnRNP A1 influences tumor development through its role in alternative splicing and gene expression modification linking it to oncogenic signaling pathways.
