Engineering Approach
Target KO gRNA Contruction Lentivirus
Alternative Names
NT; eN; NT5; NTE; eNT; CD73; E5NT; CALJA
Full Name
5'-nucleotidase ecto
Introduction
The protein encoded by this gene is a plasma membrane protein that catalyzes the conversion of extracellular nucleotides to membrane-permeable nucleosides. The encoded protein is used as a determinant of lymphocyte differentiation. Defects in this gene can lead to the calcification of joints and arteries. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.
Applications
Prevent cancer cells from evading immune clearance
Reference
Brom, Victoria C et al. "The Role of Immune Checkpoint Molecules on Macrophages in Cancer, Infection, and Autoimmune Pathologies." Frontiers in immunology vol. 13 837645. 28 Mar. 2022, doi:10.3389/fimmu.2022.837645