Description
Key facts
Cell type:A549,
Species or organism:Human,
Tissue:Lung,
Form:LiquidSee storage information,
Knockout validation:Sanger Sequencing,Western blot,
Mutation description:Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, Homozygous: 1 bp insertion in exon 6,
Disease:Carcinoma
Product details:
We will provide viable cells that proliferate on revival.
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Properties and Storage Information:
Gene name-GBP2, 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.
GBP2 also known as Guanylate Binding Protein 2 is a member of the dynamin superfamily of large GTPases. It has an approximate mass of 67 kDa. This protein finds expression predominantly in macrophages and other immune cells. The involvement of GBP2 in cellular defense mechanisms reflects its upregulation by interferon-gamma where it takes part in immune responses against microbial and viral infections.
Biological function summary
Guanylate Binding Protein 2 participates in immune response regulation. It does not function as part of a large multiprotein complex but acts primarily as a monomer. GBP2 disrupts pathogenic molecular machinery by binding to microbial enzymes leading to their inhibition which limits pathogen survival. This mechanism ensures that GBP2 remains a significant factor in the cell's intrinsic ability to fight infections at the molecular level.
Pathways
Guanylate Binding Protein 2 plays an important role in the interferon-induced defense pathways. It participates in the immune effector pathways primarily connecting to processes like the JAK-STAT signaling pathway. Through this involvement GBP2 helps enhance the expression of a variety of immunologically relevant genes. Additionally GBP2 often interacts with other members of the GBP family including GBP1 and GBP5 to amplify immune responses and signaling cascades.
Guanylate Binding Protein 2 shows a significant connection to infectious diseases like tuberculosis and viral infections such as hepatitis C. Overexpression or dysregulation of GBP2 can influence the progression and severity of these conditions. Additionally GBP2's interaction with proteins involved in inflammatory responses such as other interferon-induced proteins highlights its influence over auto-inflammatory conditions and its potential as a biomarker for disease progression.
