C57BL/6JCya-Adra2aem1flox/Cya
Common Name:
Adra2a-flox
Product ID:
S-CKO-01080
Background:
C57BL/6JCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Adra2a-flox
Strain ID
CKOCMP-11551-Adra2a-B6J-VA
Gene Name
Product ID
S-CKO-01080
Gene Alias
Adra-2; Adra-2a; alpha(2A)AR; alpha2-C10; alpha2A; alpha2A-AR
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conditional knockout
Chromosome
19
Phenotype
Document
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Note: When using this mouse strain in a publication, please cite “C57BL/6JCya-Adra2aem1flox/Cya mice (Catalog S-CKO-01080) were purchased from Cyagen.”
Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000036700
NCBI RefSeq
NM_007417
Target Region
Exon 1
Size of Effective Region
~1.4 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
Adra2a, encoding the α2A-adrenergic receptor, is a G-protein-coupled receptor. It is involved in various physiological processes by regulating the sympathetic nervous system and neurotransmitter release. It participates in signaling pathways related to catecholamine-induced responses and is of great biological importance in maintaining normal physiological functions [3,4]. Genetic models, such as knockout mouse models, have been valuable in studying its function.
In pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), reduced Adra2a expression is associated with more aggressive features like lymph node metastasis, higher pathological grade, and advanced disease stage. In vitro, Adra2a transgene expression and its agonist inhibit PDAC cell invasion, suggesting it may suppress the basal-like/squamous subtype [1,6].
In the context of colitis, Enterococcus-derived tyramine acts as a ligand for Adra2a in intestinal stem cells, suppressing their proliferation and exacerbating colitis. Blocking this axis with an antagonist alleviates colitis [2].
In the study of glucose regulation, sympathetic nerves use Adra2a in enteroendocrine L cells to repress glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) release, affecting blood glucose levels and brain glucose utilization. Intestinal deletion of Adra2a leads to increased GLP-1 secretion, lower blood glucose, and improved cognitive function [5].
In conclusion, Adra2a plays crucial roles in multiple biological processes. Its functions are revealed through model-based research, especially knockout mouse models. In diseases like PDAC, colitis, and glucose-related disorders, these models help clarify Adra2a's role, providing potential targets for diagnosis, treatment, and understanding disease mechanisms.
References:
1. Moreno, Paloma, Ohara, Yuuki, Craig, Amanda J, Hanna, Nader, Hussain, S Perwez. . ADRA2A promotes the classical/progenitor subtype and reduces disease aggressiveness of pancreatic cancer. In Carcinogenesis, 45, 845-856. doi:10.1093/carcin/bgae056. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39136088/
2. Li, Chaoliang, Zhang, Panrui, Xie, Yadong, Zhu, Shu, Pan, Wen. 2024. Enterococcus-derived tyramine hijacks α2A-adrenergic receptor in intestinal stem cells to exacerbate colitis. In Cell host & microbe, 32, 950-963.e8. doi:10.1016/j.chom.2024.04.020. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38788722/
3. Hartmann, Sylvia, Yasmeen, Summaira, Jacobs, Benjamin M, Pietzner, Maik, Langenberg, Claudia. 2023. ADRA2A and IRX1 are putative risk genes for Raynaud's phenomenon. In Nature communications, 14, 6156. doi:10.1038/s41467-023-41876-5. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37828025/
4. Kessi, Miriam, Duan, Haolin, Xiong, Juan, Peng, Jing, Yin, Fei. 2022. Attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder updates. In Frontiers in molecular neuroscience, 15, 925049. doi:10.3389/fnmol.2022.925049. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36211978/
5. Ren, Wenran, Chen, Jianhui, Wang, Wenjing, Zhou, Hong, Zeng, Wenwen. 2024. Sympathetic nerve-enteroendocrine L cell communication modulates GLP-1 release, brain glucose utilization, and cognitive function. In Neuron, 112, 972-990.e8. doi:10.1016/j.neuron.2023.12.012. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38242116/
6. Moreno, Paloma, Ohara, Yuuki, Craig, Amanda J, Hanna, Nader, Perwez Hussain, S. 2024. ADRA2A promotes the classical/progenitor subtype and reduces disease aggressiveness of pancreatic cancer. In bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology, , . doi:10.1101/2024.03.12.584316. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38903083/
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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
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Source:Cyagen