Description
GALK2+GALE Stable Knockout HEK293T Cell Line | T6152
The UDP-galactose-4 epimerase (encoded by GALE) and Galactokinase 2 (GALK2) are both major enzymes in the Leloir pathway, the primary pathway for galactose metabolism. UDP-galactose-4 epimerase modifies galactose and acetyl galactose, generating precursors for O-linked glycolsylation. Deficiencies in these genes can lead to Galactosemia: a condition that is caused by the accumulation of galactose in the blood and tissue of individuals that cannot properly metabolize the galactose in their diets. As this cell line is derived from a human source, it may be useful in the study of glycosylation and how it is affected during instances of disease.
Biosafety:
II
Organism:
Human
Source Organ:
Kidney
Growth Properties:
Adherent
Morphology:
Epithelial
Clones:
N/A
Passage Number:
N/A
Population Doner:
22 - 32 hours
Seeding Density:
20,000 - 40,000 cells/cm2
Markers:
N/A
Applications:
For Research Use Only
Doner Gender:
Embryo
Donor Ethnicity:
N/A
Knockdown Method:
N/A
Induction:
N/A
Overexpression:
N/A
Freeze Thaw:
N/A
Propagation:
The base medium for this cell line is Prigrow III available from abm
Preservation:
N/A
Quality Control:
1) Confirmed GALK 2 knockout through Western Blot analysis (Figure 5A) and sequencing (Figure S3). Tested O-glycosylation levels through enzymatic activity on the substrate SIVmac239 gp120 via Western Blot and SDS gel analysis (Figure 5B).
Tumorgenicn:
N/A
Shipping Conditions:
Dry Ice
Storage Contidions:
-180°C