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HEK293 FUS Knockout Human Cell Line

Human

• UNSPSC Code: 41106514
• NACRES: NA.81

Properties

• Product Name: HEK293 FUS Knockout Human Cell Line,
• biological source: human
• packaging: vial of >1X10⁶ cells
• manufacturer/tradename: Millipore
• growth mode: N/A
• technique(s): cell culture | mammalian: suitable
• shipped in: dry ice
• storage temp.: −196°C

Description

General description

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Charcot or Lou Gehrig s disease) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease resulting in loss of motor control. ALS usually leads to mortality within 5 years of symptom onset.1 A subset of ALS cases are familial and lin

Application

• Each vial contains >1X10⁶ viable cells.
• Cells are tested negative for infectious diseases by a Human Essential CLEAR panel by Charles River Animal Diagnostic Services.
• Cells are verified to be of human origin and negative for inter-species contamination from mouse, rat, chinese hamster, Golden Syrian hamster, and Non-human Primate (NHP) as assessed by a Contamination Clear panel by Charles River Animal Diagnostic Services
• Cells are negative for mycoplasma contamination.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as Charcot or Lou Gehrig′s disease) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease resulting in loss of motor control. ALS usually leads to mortality within 5 years of symptom onset.1 A subset of ALS cases are familial and linked to mutations in a handful of genes, including FUS (fused in sarcoma). FUS is a ribonucleotide binding protein that plays a role in RNA metabolism and is implicated in DNA repair pathways.2 Probing the effects of FUS point mutations is contributing to our understanding of the cellular mechanisms of ALS and the connections between genetic repair and neurodegeneration.

Source
HEK293 FUS KO cell line was derived from CRISPR-edited HEK293 cells.2 The parental HEK293 cell line was derived from cells from an aborted female fetus transfected with sheared adenovirus DNA.3

References
1. Zarei S, Carr K, Reiley L, Diaz K, Guerra O et al. Surg Neurol Int 2015; 6:171.
2. Wang H, Guo W, Mitra J, Hegde PM, Vandoorne T et al. Nat Commun 2018; 9:3683.
3. Graham FL, Smiley J, Russell, WC, Nairn R. J Gen Virol 1977; 36(1): 59-74.

Features and Benefits

The HEK293 FUS knockout cell line was derived via CRISPR/Cas9-editing of HEK293 cells. Experimental validation of this line confirmed deletion of FUS with no off-target effects on expression of related proteins.2 This FUS knockout cell line permits direct study of the effects of FUS mutations via transfection of FUS variants. The HEK293 FUS knockout cell line represents a valuable system for the investigation of familial ALS in a robust cellular model.

Storage and Stability

Cells should be stored in liquid nitrogen until use. The cells can be cultured for at least 10 passages after initial thawing without significantly affecting the cell marker expression and functionality.

Other Notes

This product is intended for sale and sold solely to academic institutions for internal academic research use per the terms of the “Academic Use Agreement” as detailed in the product documentation.

Disclaimer

RESEARCH USE ONLY. This product is regulated in France when intended to be used for scientific purposes, including for import and export activities (Article L 1211-1 paragraph 2 of the Public Health Code). The purchaser (i.e. enduser) is required to obtain an import authorization from the France Ministry of Research referred in the Article L1245-5-1 II. of Public Health Code. By ordering this product, you are confirming that you have obtained the proper import authorization.

Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable