C57BL/6JCya-Raf1em1flox/Cya
Common Name:
Raf1-flox
Product ID:
S-CKO-00836
Background:
C57BL/6JCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Raf1-flox
Strain ID
CKOCMP-110157-Raf1-B6J-VA
Gene Name
Product ID
S-CKO-00836
Gene Alias
6430402F14Rik; Craf1; D830050J10Rik; Raf-1; c-Raf; cRaf; v-Raf
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conditional knockout
Chromosome
6
Phenotype
Document
Application
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Note: When using this mouse strain in a publication, please cite “C57BL/6JCya-Raf1em1flox/Cya mice (Catalog S-CKO-00836) were purchased from Cyagen.”
Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000000451
NCBI RefSeq
NM_029780
Target Region
Exon 3
Size of Effective Region
~1.8 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
Raf1, a serine/threonine-protein kinase, is a crucial component of the RAS-activated enzymes. It initiates signaling via the MAPK cascade, thereby controlling cellular processes such as proliferation, differentiation, and survival [1].
Raf1 has diverse functions in different biological contexts. In cancer, it is involved in tumorigenesis. For instance, in Raf1-dependent cancer cells, Raf1 localizes inside mitochondria, interacts with glutaminase (GLS), and engages glutamine catabolism to support tumor growth [2]. Also, RAF1 gene fusions are recurrent driver events in infantile fibrosarcoma-like mesenchymal tumors, promoting cell proliferation and migration through constitutive upregulation of MAPK signaling [3]. In addition, in pancreatic acinar cell carcinomas, RAF1 rearrangements are relatively common, and these fusions can be identified by FISH and molecular testing [5]. Moreover, in the context of oxaliplatin-induced neuropathic pain, Raf1 interacts with OIP5 to participate in this pain mechanism [4]. In Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV) infection, Raf1 promotes viral replication, and its activity is modulated by HCMV infection and AMPK activation [6].
In conclusion, Raf1 is essential for regulating cellular functions through the MAPK cascade. Its role in various diseases, especially cancer, is significant. Studies on Raf1 contribute to understanding disease mechanisms and may offer potential therapeutic targets for conditions like cancer, neuropathic pain, and viral infections.
References:
1. García-Alonso, Sara, Mesa, Pablo, Ovejero, Laura de la Puente, Barbacid, Mariano, Montoya, Guillermo. 2022. Structure of the RAF1-HSP90-CDC37 complex reveals the basis of RAF1 regulation. In Molecular cell, 82, 3438-3452.e8. doi:10.1016/j.molcel.2022.08.012. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36055235/
2. Shanderson, Ronald L, Ferguson, Ian D, Siprashvili, Zurab, Ye, Jiangbin, Khavari, Paul A. 2024. Mitochondrial Raf1 Regulates Glutamine Catabolism. In bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology, , . doi:10.1101/2024.03.08.581297. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38496616/
3. Motta, Marialetizia, Barresi, Sabina, Pizzi, Simone, Alaggio, Rita, Tartaglia, Marco. 2024. RAF1 gene fusions are recurrent driver events in infantile fibrosarcoma-like mesenchymal tumors. In The Journal of pathology, 263, 166-177. doi:10.1002/path.6272. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38629245/
4. Yu, Wenli, Zheng, Zhenli, Wei, Wei, Zang, Weidong, Shao, Jinping. 2021. Raf1 interacts with OIP5 to participate in oxaliplatin-induced neuropathic pain. In Life sciences, 281, 119804. doi:10.1016/j.lfs.2021.119804. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34229010/
5. Prall, Owen W J, Nastevski, Violeta, Xu, Huiling, Chou, Angela, Gill, Anthony J. . RAF1 rearrangements are common in pancreatic acinar cell carcinomas. In Modern pathology : an official journal of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology, Inc, 33, 1811-1821. doi:10.1038/s41379-020-0545-9. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32358589/
6. Dunn, Diana M, Pack, Ludia J, Munger, Joshua C. 2023. Raf1 promotes successful Human Cytomegalovirus replication and is regulated by AMPK-mediated phosphorylation during infection. In bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology, , . doi:10.1101/2023.07.26.550702. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37546879/
Quality Control Standard
Sperm Test
Pre-cryopreservation: Measurement of sperm concentration, determination of sperm viability.
Post-cryopreservation: A vial of cryopreserved sperms is selected for in-vitro fertilization from each batch.
Environmental Standards:SPF
Available Region:Global
Source:Cyagen