Human PDZK1 adenoviral particles

The PDZK1 gene encodes a scaffold protein that plays a key role in regulating membrane transport and signal transduction pathways. PDZK1 is located on human chromosome 1 and contains multiple PDZ domains, which are protein interaction modules that facilitate the assembly of multiprotein complexes. These domains enable PDZK1 to interact with a variety of membrane-associated proteins, including transporters, receptors, and ion channels, thereby regulating their localization, stability, and activity. PDZK1 is highly expressed in tissues such as the liver, kidney, and intestine, and is involved in maintaining cellular homeostasis. The ability of PDZK1 to coordinate protein networks makes it an important target for studying disease mechanisms and therapeutic interventions. Human PDZK1 adenoviral particles are genetically engineered viral vectors designed to deliver the PDZK1 gene to mammalian cells for functional studies. These particles are based on adenovirus serotype 5 (Ad5) and achieve high transduction efficiency in a variety of cell types, including primary cells and cells that are difficult to transfect. The recombinant adenovirus carries human PDZK1 and is regulated by a strong promoter, ensuring stable and sustained expression of the target protein. These particles are replication-incompetent, which increases biosafety while minimizing cytotoxicity. Researchers have used PDZK1 adenoviral particles to study the role of this gene in cellular processes such as membrane trafficking, signal transduction, and disease progression.