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JAK2 Knockout Raji Cell Line

Cat. No. ARG0690
Product Type:

Genome-edited Cells

Tissue Source:

Bone

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Short Description 🔒

The JAK2 Knockout Raji Cell Line is a CRISPR/Cas9-edited knockout model derived from the human Raji B lymphocyte line, a Burkitt lymphoma-derived cell system. JAK2 is a non-receptor tyrosine kinase that mediates signaling downstream of cytokine receptors (e.g., EPO, TPO, GM-CSF, IL-3) through the JAK-STAT pathway, regulating critical effectors such as STAT3, STAT5, BCL2L1, and CCND1 in lymphoproliferation and survival. This knockout cell line enables dissection of JAK2-dependent signaling in B-cell malignancy, screening of JAK2 inhibitors like ruxolitinib, and assessment of proliferation, apoptosis, and pathway activation. Representative assays include phospho-STAT5 Western blot, CCK-8 viability, and Annexin V flow cytometry.

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Product Details

Product Type:
Genome-edited Cells
Tissue Source:
Bone
Disease:
Burkitt lymphoma
Morphology:
Lymphoblast-like
Age:
11 years
Sex of Donor:
Male
Size/Quantity:
1 million
Shipping info:
Cryopreserved in vials and shipped on dry ice

Cell Engineering Information

Host Cell:
Raji
Gene Name:
JAK2
Gene Identifier:
NCBI Gene ID 3717
Gene Species:
Homo sapiens (Human)

Immortalization Information

No immortalization information available.

Culture Conditions

Temperature:
37°C
Atmosphere:
5% CO₂

Quality Control

Mycoplasma testing:
Negative for mycoplasma through PCR analysis
Sterility testing:
Daily monitoring confirms that the cells are free from bacterial, yeast, and fungal contamination.
Pathogens:
Cells tested negative for HIV-1, HBV, and HCV.

Disclaimer

Intended Use:
This product is intended for laboratory in vitro use only. It is not intended for diagnostic, therapeutic, or clinical applications.
Disclaimer:
Ascent Research endeavors to provide accurate and up-to-date product information. However, no warranties or representations are made regarding its completeness or reliability.
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By accepting this product, the customer acknowledges and agrees to assume all risks associated with its receipt, handling, storage, disposal, and use. This product is provided "AS IS".

Description 🔒

The JAK2 Knockout Raji Cell Line is a CRISPR/Cas9-edited knockout cell line derived from the human Raji B lymphocyte line, providing a defined loss-of-function model for investigating JAK2-dependent signaling pathways. This product features targeted disruption of the JAK2 gene, enabling researchers to dissect the role of JAK2 in cytokine receptor-mediated signal transduction within a neoplastic B-cell environment.

The Raji host cell line is an Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-positive Burkitt lymphoma-derived B lymphocyte line, widely used as a model for B-cell malignancies. Raji cells retain antigen-presenting capabilities and produce immunoglobulins, making them a relevant system for studying B-cell biology and lymphomagenesis. The transformed phenotype of Raji cells provides a robust platform for examining oncogenic signaling networks.

JAK2 encodes a non-receptor tyrosine kinase that acts downstream of cytokine receptors such as EPOR, MPL, and receptors for GM-CSF, IL-3, and IL-5. Upon ligand binding, JAK2 autophosphorylates and phosphorylates receptor tyrosines, creating docking sites for STAT3, STAT5A, and STAT5B. Phosphorylated STATs dimerize, translocate to the nucleus, and transcriptionally activate pro-proliferative (CCND1, PIM1) and anti-apoptotic (BCL2L1) genes. JAK2 signaling also engages PI3K-AKT-mTOR and MAPK/ERK cascades through adaptor-mediated interactions. The kinase is regulated by SH2B3, SOCS1, SOCS3, and PTPN11, and forms heterodimers with JAK1 or TYK2 in receptor complexes.

In Raji B lymphocytes, JAK2 plays a critical role in transmitting proliferative and survival signals downstream of cytokines that influence B-cell development and malignant transformation. Knockout of JAK2 in this Burkitt lymphoma model abrogates canonical JAK-STAT signaling, leading to impaired cytokine-induced growth and increased susceptibility to apoptosis. This cell line thus represents a disease-relevant tool to study the dependency of neoplastic B cells on JAK2-mediated signal transduction and to evaluate therapeutic strategies targeting the JAK-STAT axis in lymphomas.

Key applications include JAK2 inhibitor screening (e.g., ruxolitinib), cytokine signaling dissection (IL-3, IL-6 stimulation), and functional assays for proliferation (MTT/CCK-8) and apoptosis (Annexin V). Researchers can assess pathway activation via Western blot (phospho-STAT3/5), cell cycle by propidium iodide, and gene expression by RT-qPCR (BCL2L1, CCND1). Co-immunoprecipitation enables study of JAK2?Creceptor interactions. This model supports B-cell lymphoma pathogenesis research and myeloproliferative neoplasm drug evaluation. For further information or technical support, please contact Ascent Research.