Product Overview
Parental Cell Line
HEK293T
Knockout Validation
Sanger Sequencing
Cell Line Properties
Target Information
Gene Function
Growth factor of the TGF-beta superfamily that plays important role in various biological processes, including embryogenesis, hematopoiesis, neurogenesis and skeletal morphogenesis. Initiates the canonical BMP signaling cascade by associating with type I receptor ACVR1 and type II receptor ACVR2A. Once all three components are bound together in a complex at the cell surface, ACVR2A phosphorylates and activates ACVR1. In turn, ACVR1 propagates signal by phosphorylating SMAD1/5/8 that travel to the nucleus and act as activators and repressors of transcription of target genes. For specific functions such as growth cone collapse in developing spinal neurons and chemotaxis of monocytes, uses also BMPR2 as type II receptor. Can also signal through non-canonical pathways such as P38 MAP kinase signaling cascade that promotes brown adipocyte differentiation through activation of target genes, including members of the SOX family of transcription factors.
Storage & Handling
Cryopreservation Cell Medium
Cell freezing medium - DMSO serum free media, contains 8.7% DMSO in MEM supplemented with methyl cellulose.
Culture Medium
DMEM (High Glucose) + 10% FBS
Initial Handling Guidelines
Lyophilizate may be stored at 4 °C. After reconstitution, store at -20 °C for short-term storage or -80 °C for long-term storage.
Storage Instructions
Shipped on dry ice. Upon delivery aliquot and store at -20 °C. Avoid freeze / thaw cycles.
Storage Buffer
Constituents: 0.01% Bromophenol blue, 2.3% Beta mercaptoethanol, 2% Sodium lauryl sulfate, 0.788% Tris HCl, 10% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine)
