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| Cat No. | ABC-KC2256 |
| Product Type | CRISPR Knockout Cell Lysate |
| Species | Human |
| Host Cell | HeLa |
| Storage | Store UGCG KO Cell Lysate At -20℃. Please Avoid Repeated Freeze-Thaw Cycles. |
UGCG Knockout Cell Lysate provides a loss-of-function model for glycosphingolipid biosynthesis and membrane dynamics in metabolic and cancer studies.
A cell lysate is a preparation obtained by disrupting cells to release intracellular components, including proteins and other biomolecules. The UGCG Knockout Cell Lysate is a target-deficient research material associated with UGCG, the gene encoding UDP-glucose ceramide glucosyltransferase, also known as glucosylceramide synthase (GCS). This enzyme catalyzes the conversion of ceramide to glucosylceramide, an important step in glycosphingolipid biosynthesis. Knockout cell lysates can support protein-level studies by providing samples in which a specific gene has been inactivated. In Western blot analysis, comparison with an appropriate wild-type control may help researchers assess UGCG-associated signals and antibody specificity. The lysate is a prepared research sample rather than a living cell line or purified UGCG protein. Its suitability depends on the intended assay, product specifications, and appropriate experimental controls.
| Species | Human |
| Cat.No | ABC-KC2256 |
| Product Category | Transfected Stable Cell Lines |
| Size/Quantity | 100ug |
| Growth Mode | Adherent |
| Shipping Info | Ice Pack |
| Growth Conditions | 37 ℃, 5% CO2 |
| Storage | Store UGCG KO Cell Lysate At -20℃. Please Avoid Repeated Freeze-Thaw Cycles. |
| Product Type | CRISPR Knockout Cell Lysate |
| Host Cell | HeLa |
| Stock | Custom |
The UGCG Knockout Cell Lysate may be used in Western blotting, antibody specificity assessment, and comparative protein analysis. Comparing knockout and wild-type lysates under matched conditions can help researchers determine whether a detected protein signal is associated with UGCG expression. This approach may support antibody screening, assay development, and investigation of changes in protein expression following gene inactivation. UGCG is involved in glycosphingolipid biosynthesis, making it relevant to studies of cellular lipid metabolism and related signaling pathways. However, protein-level analysis alone does not directly measure UGCG enzymatic activity or quantify glucosylceramide and other lipid metabolites. Researchers investigating these endpoints should use appropriate enzymatic or lipidomic assays alongside protein detection. The product should be used according to its documentation, with suitable controls and assay-specific validation.
UGCG encodes glucosylceramide synthase, an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of glucosylceramide from ceramide. This reaction contributes to the biosynthesis of glycosphingolipids, which participate in cellular membrane organization and signaling. Research has also investigated the relationship between glucosylceramide synthase expression and adriamycin resistance in human breast cancer cells, highlighting a specific connection between UGCG-associated lipid metabolism and drug resistance. The UGCG Knockout Cell Lysate provides a target-deficient sample that may help researchers investigate UGCG-associated protein signals and assess antibody specificity. Comparing knockout and wild-type material can help distinguish target-associated bands from potential nonspecific antibody binding. Nevertheless, knockout lysate-based protein analysis does not independently establish changes in lipid composition, enzyme activity, or cellular phenotype. These questions require complementary functional or biochemical measurements.
Experimental Planning (Define the UGCG protein detection or antibody-validation objective.) → Sample Preparation (Prepare the UGCG knockout lysate according to the product instructions and obtain a suitable wild-type control separately if it is not included.) → Protein Quantification (Determine protein concentrations and prepare comparable sample inputs.) → Protein Separation (Resolve proteins by SDS-PAGE for Western blot analysis.) → Target Detection (Incubate the membrane with a suitable primary antibody and detection reagents.) → Signal Comparison (Compare knockout and wild-type samples while assessing loading controls and expected molecular weight.) → Result Interpretation (Evaluate UGCG-associated signals alongside evidence of knockout status and assay sensitivity.) → Follow-up Analysis (Use suitable lipidomic or functional assays if investigating UGCG activity or glycosphingolipid metabolism.)
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