Human MELK Knockout HCT116 Cell Line

Cat. No.
CLCP-00350247
Product Size
1 x 106 cells/vial, 1 mL

Product Overview

Parental Cell Line
HCT116
Biosafety Level
BSL-1
Species
Human
Mutation Description
Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, 1 bp deletion in exon 9 and Insertion of the selection cassette in exon 9
Knockout Validation
Sanger Sequencing, Western Blot (WB)
Tested Applications
WB

Cell Line Properties

Tissue
Colon carcinoma
Morphology
Epithelial
Viability
~80%
Adherent / Suspension
Adherent
Gender
Male

Target Information

Gene Name
MELK
Gene ID
UniProt No.
Gene Function
Phosphorylates ZNF622 and may contribute to its redirection to the nucleus. May be involved in the inhibition of spliceosome assembly during mitosis.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. CAMK Ser/Thr protein kinase family. SNF1 subfamily.Contains 1 KA1 (kinase-associated) domain.Contains 1 protein kinase domain.
Post-translational Modifications
Autophosphorylated. Thr-478 phosphorylation during mitosis promotes interaction with PPP1R8.

Storage & Handling

Recommended Control
Human wild-type HCT116 cell line.
Cryopreservation Cell Medium
Cell freezing medium - DMSO serum free media, contains 8.7% DMSO in MEM supplemented with methyl cellulose.
Culture Medium
McCoY5a + 10% FBS
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% DMSO, 2% Cellulose, methyl ether.

For Research Use Only. Not For Clinical Use.

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