Description
Key facts
Cell type:HEK-293T,
Species or organism:Human,
Tissue:Kidney,
Form:LiquidSee storage information,
Knockout validation:Sanger Sequencing,
Mutation description:Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, 17 bp deletion in exon 1 and 1 bp insertion in exon 1 and 2 bp deletion in exon 1
Product details:
We will provide viable cells that proliferate on revival.
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Properties and Storage Information:
Gene name-HINT2, 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.
HINT2 also known as histidine triad nucleotide-binding protein 2 is a mitochondrial protein weighing approximately 17 kDa. It involves in catalyzing the hydrolysis of nucleotide derivatives specifically adenosine 5'-monophosphoramidate substrates. You would usually find HINT2 in the liver kidney and heart where it likely plays roles in cellular metabolism and energy homeostasis.
Biological function summary
This protein influences several cellular processes including apoptosis and mitochondrial function regulation. HINT2 is not part of a larger protein complex but works independently to ensure proper mitochondrial activity. Through these actions HINT2 maintains cellular homeostasis which is important for healthy energy production and utilization within the cell.
Pathways
This protein interacts with key signaling pathways such as the mitochondrial apoptosis pathway. This pathway usually relates to programmed cell death and links closely with proteins like cytochrome c and caspases. By influencing this pathway HINT2 plays a part in determining cell fate and contributes to the balance between cell survival and death.
Research links HINT2 to metabolic syndromes and liver diseases. Alterations in this protein may affect how cells manage energy which could lead to or exacerbate conditions like non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The relationship of HINT2 with transporter proteins such as carnitine palmitoyltransferase 1 suggests it might influence fatty acid metabolism providing insights into how energy imbalances can trigger or worsen metabolic issues.
