Gene: ACOT4
Official Full Name: acyl-CoA thioesterase 4provided by HGNC
Gene Summary: Enables fatty acyl-CoA hydrolase activity and succinyl-CoA hydrolase activity. Involved in carboxylic acid metabolic process and succinyl-CoA metabolic process. Located in peroxisome. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2025]
Catalog Number | Product Name | Species | Gene | Passage ratio | Mycoplasma testing | Price |
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KO28900 | ACOT4 Knockout cell line (HeLa) | Human | ACOT4 | 1:3~1:6 | Negative | Online Inquiry |
KO28901 | ACOT4 Knockout cell line (A549) | Human | ACOT4 | 1:3~1:4 | Negative | Online Inquiry |
ACOT4 Gene Knockout Cell Lines are specialized cellular models specifically engineered to lack the Acyl-CoA thioesterase 4 (ACOT4) gene. This genetic modification allows researchers to investigate the pivotal role of ACOT4 in lipid metabolism and various cellular processes, including energy homeostasis, cellular signaling, and response to metabolic stress. By creating a loss-of-function model, scientists can explore how deficiency or alteration of ACOT4 influences lipid profiles, cellular proliferation, and apoptosis, providing insights into metabolic diseases and cancer biology.
The key function of ACOT4 is to hydrolyze acyl-CoA esters, thus influencing lipid signaling pathways and fatty acid metabolism. In the absence of this enzyme, cells exhibit altered lipid profiles and potentially impaired metabolic flexibility, paving the way for a deeper understanding of lipid-related pathologies. Studying these knockout cell lines can reveal the underlying mechanisms of diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer, making them an invaluable tool in both basic and translational research.
Compared to traditional cell lines, ACOT4 Gene Knockout Cell Lines offer a unique advantage through their targeted genetic modification, providing researchers with a precise platform to study the functional consequences of ACOT4 deletion. This specificity simplifies experimental design and data interpretation, making these models more effective for elucidating the role of lipid metabolism in cellular function. Furthermore, the availability of standardized knockout cell lines facilitates reproducibility and comparability across studies, enhancing collaboration within the scientific community.
Researchers and clinicians seeking to unravel the complexities of lipid metabolism will find immense value in these cell lines. By using ACOT4 Gene Knockout Cell Lines, they can better understand metabolic disruptions and develop potential therapeutic strategies for related diseases.
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