alpha Actinin 4 (ACTN4) Human shRNA Plasmid Kit (Locus ID 81)

Specifications

Product Data
Product Name	alpha Actinin 4 (ACTN4) Human shRNA Plasmid Kit (Locus ID 81)
Locus ID	81
UniProt ID	O43707
Synonyms	ACTININ-4; FSGS; FSGS1
Vector	pGFP-V-RS
Format	Retroviral plasmids
Kit Components	ACTN4 - Human, 4 unique 29mer shRNA constructs in retroviral GFP vector(Gene ID = 81). 5µg purified plasmid DNA per construct 29-mer scrambled shRNA cassette in pGFP-V-RS Vector, TR30013, included for free.
RefSeq	NM_004924, NM_001322033, NM_004924.1, NM_004924.2, NM_004924.3, NM_004924.4, NM_004924.5, BC005033, BC015620, BM841805, NM_004924.6
Summary	Alpha actinins belong to the spectrin gene superfamily which represents a diverse group of cytoskeletal proteins, including the alpha and beta spectrins and dystrophins. Alpha actinin is an actin-binding protein with multiple roles in different cell types. In nonmuscle cells, the cytoskeletal isoform is found along microfilament bundles and adherens-type junctions, where it is involved in binding actin to the membrane. In contrast, skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle isoforms are localized to the Z-disc and analogous dense bodies, where they help anchor the myofibrillar actin filaments. This gene encodes a nonmuscle, alpha actinin isoform which is concentrated in the cytoplasm, and thought to be involved in metastatic processes. Mutations in this gene have been associated with focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
shRNA Design	These shRNA constructs were designed against multiple splice variants at this gene locus. To be certain that your variant of interest is targeted, please contact techsupport@origene.com. If you need a special design or shRNA sequence, please utilize our custom shRNA service.
Performance Guaranteed	OriGene guarantees that the sequences in the shRNA expression cassettes are verified to correspond to the target gene with 100% identity. One of the four constructs at minimum are guaranteed to produce 70% or more gene expression knock-down provided a minimum transfection efficiency of 80% is achieved. Western Blot data is recommended over qPCR to evaluate the silencing effect of the shRNA constructs 72 hrs post transfection. To properly assess knockdown, the gene expression level from the included scramble control vector must be used in comparison with the target-specific shRNA transfected samples. For non-conforming shRNA, requests for replacement product must be made within ninety (90) days from the date of delivery of the shRNA kit. To arrange for a free replacement with newly designed constructs, please contact Technical Services at techsupport@origene.com. Please provide your data indicating the transfection efficiency and measurement of gene expression knockdown compared to the scrambled shRNA control (Western Blot data preferred).

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