Product Overview
Mutation Description
Knockout achieved by using CRISPR/Cas9, 1 bp insertion in exon 9.
Knockout Validation
Sanger Sequencing, Western Blot (WB)
Tested Applications
Sanger Sequencing, WB
Cell Line Properties
Target Information
Gene Function
Key regulator of entry into cell division. Directly involved in heterochromatin formation by maintaining overall chromatin structure and, in particular, that of constitutive heterochromatin by stabilizing histone methylation. Recruits and targets histone methyltransferases SUV420H1 and SUV420H2, leading to epigenetic transcriptional repression. Controls histone H4 'Lys-20' trimethylation. Probably acts as a transcription repressor by recruiting chromatin-modifying enzymes to promoters. Potent inhibitor of E2F-mediated trans-activation. Forms a complex with adenovirus E1A and with SV40 large T antigen. May bind and modulate functionally certain cellular proteins with which T and E1A compete for pocket binding. May act as a tumor suppressor.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the retinoblastoma protein (RB) family.
Post-translational Modifications
Exists in both phosphorylated and unphosphorylated forms, and T, but not E1A, binds only to the unphosphorylated form. Cell-cycle arrest properties are inactivated by phosphorylation on Thr-332, Ser-640, Ser-964 and Ser-975 by CDK4.
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
Store at -80 °C. Avoid freeze / thaw cycles.
