Gene: HTT
Official Full Name: huntingtinprovided by HGNC
Gene Summary: Huntingtin is a disease gene linked to Huntington's disease, a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by loss of striatal neurons. This is thought to be caused by an expanded, unstable trinucleotide repeat in the huntingtin gene, which translates as a polyglutamine repeat in the protein product. A fairly broad range of trinucleotide repeats (9-35) has been identified in normal controls, and repeat numbers in excess of 40 have been described as pathological. The huntingtin locus is large, spanning 180 kb and consisting of 67 exons. The huntingtin gene is widely expressed and is required for normal development. It is expressed as 2 alternatively polyadenylated forms displaying different relative abundance in various fetal and adult tissues. The larger transcript is approximately 13.7 kb and is expressed predominantly in adult and fetal brain whereas the smaller transcript of approximately 10.3 kb is more widely expressed. The genetic defect leading to Huntington's disease may not necessarily eliminate transcription, but may confer a new property on the mRNA or alter the function of the protein. One candidate is the huntingtin-associated protein-1, highly expressed in brain, which has increased affinity for huntingtin protein with expanded polyglutamine repeats. This gene contains an upstream open reading frame in the 5' UTR that inhibits expression of the huntingtin gene product through translational repression. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2016]
Catalog Number | Product Name | Species | Gene | Passage ratio | Mycoplasma testing | Price |
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KO37392 | HTT Knockout cell line (HeLa) | Human | HTT | 1:3~1:6 | Negative | Online Inquiry |
KO37393 | HTT Knockout cell line (HCT 116) | Human | HTT | 1:2~1:4 | Negative | Online Inquiry |
KO37394 | HTT Knockout cell line (HEK293) | Human | HTT | 1:3~1:6 | Negative | Online Inquiry |
KO37395 | HTT Knockout cell line (A549) | Human | HTT | 1:3~1:4 | Negative | Online Inquiry |
HTT Gene Knockout Cell Lines are sophisticated cellular models engineered to lack the huntingtin gene (HTT), allowing researchers to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying Huntington's disease (HD) and related neurodegenerative processes. These cell lines are created using CRISPR-Cas9 technology, which enables precise editing of the genome to induce targeted deletions of the HTT gene. The absence of a functional HTT gene provides a unique platform for studying the toxic gain-of-function effects and pathological pathways associated with this devastating disorder.
The key functions of HTT Gene Knockout Cell Lines include serving as essential tools for elucidating the biological roles of normal and mutant huntingtin. Researchers can assess the cellular responses to stress, synaptic dysfunction, and apoptosis, significantly contributing to our understanding of disease pathology. Beyond basic research, the cell lines have therapeutic implications, enabling drug screening and the evaluation of potential interventions that modulate HTT expression or protein interactions.
The scientific importance of these cell lines extends into clinical applications as they facilitate the development of novel therapeutic strategies for Huntington's disease, which currently lacks any disease-modifying treatments. Their ability to replicate human neuronal characteristics provides more relevant data than traditional cell models, improving predictive accuracy in drug discovery.
Compared to alternative models, HTT Gene Knockout Cell Lines offer several advantages, including high specificity in gene editing, the flexibility of experimentation, and a robust cellular environment that mimics human neurobiology closely. These factors minimize the translational gap often faced in research, making findings more applicable to clinical contexts.
For researchers and clinicians aiming to advance Huntington’s disease studies, HTT Gene Knockout Cell Lines represent a crucial resource that enables exploration of therapeutic avenues that could change patient outcomes. Our company prides itself on providing high-quality, rigorously validated biological products, ensuring researchers have access to cutting-edge tools necessary for groundbreaking discoveries in this critical area of research.
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