VAV2 KO cell line available to order. KO validated by Western blot. Free of charge wild type control provided. Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, Homozygous: 1 bp insertion in exon 3.
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Key facts
- Cell type
- HeLa
- Species or organism
- Human
- Tissue
- Cervix
- Form
- Liquid
- Knockout validation
- Sanger Sequencing, Western blot
- Mutation description
- Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, Homozygous: 1 bp insertion in exon 3
Alternative names
Guanine nucleotide exchange factor VAV2, Oncogene VAV2, Protein vav 2, VAV2_HUMAN, Vav 2 oncogene
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VAV2 KO cell line available to order. KO validated by Western blot. Free of charge wild type control provided. Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, Homozygous: 1 bp insertion in exon 3.
Key facts
- Cell type
- HeLa
- Species or organism
- Human
- Tissue
- Cervix
- Form
- Liquid
- Knockout validation
- Sanger Sequencing, Western blot
- Mutation description
- Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, Homozygous: 1 bp insertion in exon 3
- Disease
- Adenocarcinoma
- Concentration
Properties
- Gene name
- VAV2
- Gene editing type
- Knockout
- Gene editing method
- CRISPR technology
- Knockout validation
- Sanger Sequencing, Western blot
- Zygosity
- Homozygous
Quality control
- STR analysis
- CSF1PO, D13S317, D7S820, D5S818, TH01, D16S539, TPOX
Cell culture
- Biosafety level
- EU: 2 US: 2
- Adherent/suspension
- Adherent
- Gender
- Female
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.
Storage
- Shipped at conditions
- Dry Ice
- Appropriate short-term storage conditions
- -196°C
- Appropriate long-term storage conditions
- -196°C
Notes
We will provide viable cells that proliferate on revival.
This product is subject to limited use licenses from The Broad Institute, ERS Genomics Limited and Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC, and is developed with patented technology. For full details of the licenses and patents please refer to our limited use license and patent pages.
Supplementary info
- This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
- Activity summary
VAV2 also known as Vav 2 guanine nucleotide exchange factor is a member of the VAV family of proteins which function as guanine nucleotide exchange factors (GEFs). It has a molecular mass of approximately 100 kDa. The protein converts inactive GDP-bound Rho family GTPases such as Rac1 and Cdc42 into their active GTP-bound form. VAV2 is expressed in various tissues including the brain heart and lung indicating its broad role in cellular signaling across different systems.
- Biological function summary
VAV2 influences multiple cellular processes through its role as a GEF. This protein does not form a part of a static complex but interacts dynamically with other signaling components. VAV2 regulates cytoskeleton organization cell migration and growth by activating Rho family GTPases. Its activity impacts processes such as neuronal development and immune response by modifying the actin cytoskeleton which is important for cell movement and morphological changes.
- Pathways
VAV2 plays an integral role in signaling cascades like the Ras and MAPK pathways. It interacts closely with proteins like Rac1 and Cdc42 to propagate signals that influence cell proliferation and survival. By facilitating the switch from inactive GDP-bound states to active GTP-bound forms of Rho GTPases VAV2 integrates signals from cell surface receptors to downstream effectors that mediate cellular responses to external stimuli.
- Associated diseases and disorders
VAV2’s function connects to cancer progression and cardiovascular disorders. Changes in VAV2 expression or activity can lead to abnormal cell growth and differentiation linking it to cancerous transformations. Additionally because VAV2 modulates cell migration and cytoskeletal dynamics its malfunction can contribute to cardiovascular diseases by affecting vascular smooth muscle cells and endothelial cells. In both contexts VAV2's interactions with Rho family proteins like Rac1 highlights its influence in disease mechanisms.
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Sanger Sequencing - Human VAV2 knockout HeLa cell line (ab265318)
Homozygous: 1 bp insertion in exon 3.
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