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AB273849

Human NCSTN (Nicastrin) knockout HeLa cell line

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NCSTN KO cell line available to order. KO validated by Next Generation Sequencing. Free of charge wild type control available. Knockout achieved by CRISPR/Cas9 X = 1 bp deletion after Asn164 of the WT protein Frameshift = 100%. To order both knockout and wild-type control cells: select '2 x 1000000 Cells/vial'. To order only knockout cells: select '1000000 Cells/vial'.
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Next Generation Sequencing - Human NCSTN (Nicastrin) knockout HeLa cell line (AB273849)
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Next Generation Sequencing - Human NCSTN (Nicastrin) knockout HeLa cell line (AB273849)

1 bp deletion after Asn164 of the WT protein

Key facts

Cell type

HeLa

Species or organism

Human

Tissue

Cervix

Form

Liquid

form

Knockout validation

Next Generation Sequencing

Mutation description

Knockout achieved by CRISPR/Cas9 X = 1 bp deletion after Asn164 of the WT protein Frameshift = 100%

Disease

Adenocarcinoma

Product details

Recommended control: Human wild-type HeLa cell line (ab271142). Please note a wild-type cell line is not automatically included with a knockout cell line order, if required please add recommended wild-type cell line at no additional cost using the code WILDTYPE-TMTK1.

We will provide viable cells that proliferate on revival.

This product is subject to limited use licenses from The Broad Institute and ERS Genomics Limited, and is developed with patented technology. For full details of the limited use licenses and relevant patents please refer to our limited use license and patent pages.

What's included?

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Properties and storage information

Gene name
NCSTN
Gene editing type
Knockout
Gene editing method
CRISPR technology
Knockout validation
Next Generation Sequencing
Zygosity
Homozygous
Shipped at conditions
Dry Ice
Appropriate short-term storage duration
1-2 weeks
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
-196°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-196°C

Handling procedures

Initial handling guidelines

Upon arrival, the vial should be stored in liquid nitrogen vapor phase and not at -80°C. Storage at -80°C may result in loss of viability.

1. Thaw the vial in 37°C water bath for approximately 1-2 minutes.
2. Transfer the cell suspension (0.8 mL) to a 15 mL/50 mL conical sterile polypropylene centrifuge tube containing 8.4 mL pre-warmed culture medium, wash vial with an additional 0.8 mL culture medium (total volume 10 mL) to collect remaining cells, and centrifuge at 201 x g (rcf) for 5 minutes at room temperature. 10 mL represents minimum recommended dilution. 20 mL represents maximum recommended dilution.
3. Resuspend the cell pellet in 5 mL pre-warmed culture medium and count using a haemocytometer or alternative cell counting method seed all remaining cells into a T25.
4. Incubate the culture at 37°C incubator with 5% CO2. Check the culture one day after revival and continue to check until 80% confluent. Media change can be given if needed.
5. Once confluent passage into an appropriate flask at a density of 2x104 cells/cm2. Seeding density is given as a guide only and should be scaled to align with individual lab schedules. Cultures should be monitored daily.

Subculture guidelines
  • All seeding densities should be based on cell counts gained by established methods.
  • A guide seeding density of 2x104 cells/cm2 is recommended.
  • Cells should be passaged when they have achieved 80-90% confluence.
Culture medium

DMEM (High Glucose) + 10% FBS

Cryopreservation medium

Cell Freezing Medium-DMSO Serum free media, contains 8.7% DMSO in MEM supplemented with methyl cellulose.

Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

Nicastrin also known as NAS is an integral component of the gamma-secretase complex. This protein interacts mechanically by assisting in substrate recognition and stabilization within the complex. Nicastrin has a molecular weight of approximately 75 kDa. It is predominantly expressed in various tissues including the brain where it plays significant role in neuronal functions.
Biological function summary

Nicastrin functions as a part of the gamma-secretase complex which also includes presenilin anterior pharynx defective 1 (APH-1) and presenilin enhancer 2 (PEN-2). This complex is essential for intramembrane proteolysis of type I membrane proteins such as amyloid precursor protein (APP) and Notch. The activity of nicastrin influences processes like synaptic organization and neuronal development.

Pathways

Gamma-secretase activity facilitated by nicastrin is central in the Notch signaling pathway and the amyloidogenic pathway. In the Notch pathway it helps release the Notch intracellular domain important for T-cell development. In the amyloidogenic pathway the complex processes APP contributing to amyloid-beta peptide formation. Beta-secretase (BACE1) also plays an important role in this pathway acting upstream of gamma-secretase.

The imbalance in nicastrin function connects it to Alzheimer's disease and certain cancers. Its role in amyloid-beta peptide production links nicastrin to Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis. In cancer the deregulation of Notch signaling in which nicastrin is involved influences tumor progression and survival. The interaction of nicastrin with presenilin is particularly notable in these conditions further emphasizing its significance in disease mechanisms.

Quality control

STR analysis

CSF1PO, D13S317, D7S820, D5S818, TH01, D16S539, TPOX

Cell culture

Biosafety level

EU: 2 US: 2

Adherent/suspension

Adherent

Gender

Female

Product protocols

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