Human CDK8 Knockout MCF-7 Cell Line

Cat. No.
CLCP-00350084
Product Size
1 x 106 cells/vial, 1 mL

Product Overview

Parental Cell Line
MCF-7
Biosafety Level
BSL-1
Species
Human
Knockout Validation
Sanger Sequencing, Western Blot (WB)

Cell Line Properties

Tissue
Breast adenocarcinoma
Morphology
Epithelial
Viability
~80%
Adherent / Suspension
Adherent
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

Recommended Control
Human wild-type MCF-7 cell line.
Cryopreservation Cell Medium
Cell freezing medium - DMSO serum free media, contains 8.7% DMSO in MEM supplemented with methyl cellulose.
Culture Medium
MEM + 10% FBS + 0.01 mg/mL bovine insulin
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.
Storage Instructions
Shipped on dry ice. Store in liquid nitrogen.
Storage Buffer
Constituents: 8.7% Dimethylsulfoxide, 2% Cellulose, methyl ether.

For Research Use Only. Not For Clinical Use.

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