Human CDK8 Knockout HeLa Cell Pellet

Cat. No.
CLCP-00350744
Product Size
1 Kit

Product Overview

Parental Cell Line
HeLa
Biosafety Level
BSL-2
Species
Human
Mutation Description
Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, 1 bp insertion in exon 1 and 22 bp deletion in exon 1.
Knockout Validation
Sanger Sequencing, Western Blot (WB)
Tested Applications
WB

Cell Line Properties

Tissue
Cervix
Morphology
Epithelial
Gender
Female

Target Information

Gene Name
CDK8
Gene ID
UniProt No.
Gene Function
Component of the Mediator complex, a coactivator involved in regulated gene transcription of nearly all RNA polymerase II-dependent genes. Mediator functions as a bridge to convey information from gene-specific regulatory proteins to the basal RNA polymerase II transcription machinery. Mediator is recruited to promoters by direct interactions with regulatory proteins and serves as a scaffold for the assembly of a functional preinitiation complex with RNA polymerase II and the general transcription factors. Phosphorylates the CTD (C-terminal domain) of the large subunit of RNA polymerase II (RNAp II), which may inhibit the formation of a transcription initiation complex. Phosphorylates CCNH leading to down-regulation of the TFIIH complex and transcriptional repression. Recruited through interaction with MAML1 to hyperphosphorylate the intracellular domain of NOTCH, leading to its degradation.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. CMGC Ser/Thr protein kinase family. CDC2/CDKX subfamily. Contains 1 protein kinase domain.

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
Storage Instructions
Store at -80 °C. Avoid freeze / thaw cycles.

For Research Use Only. Not For Clinical Use.

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