C57BL/6JCya-Angpt4em1flox/Cya
Common Name:
Angpt4-flox
Product ID:
S-CKO-01098
Background:
C57BL/6JCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Angpt4-flox
Strain ID
CKOCMP-11602-Angpt4-B6J-VA
Gene Name
Product ID
S-CKO-01098
Gene Alias
ANG-3; ANG-4; Agpt4; Ang3
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conditional knockout
Chromosome
2
Phenotype
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Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000028955
NCBI RefSeq
NM_009641
Target Region
Exon 2~3
Size of Effective Region
~2.3 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
Angpt4, also known as Ang3, is a significant regulator in multiple biological processes. It is a ligand for endothelial receptor tyrosine kinase Tie2 and plays crucial roles in endothelial cell proliferation, survival, angiogenesis, and fluid homeostasis [3,4]. Angpt4 affects important signaling pathways such as ERK1/2 and PI3K/AKT downstream of TIE2, which are involved in various physiological and pathological events [1,2]. Genetic models, including mouse models, have been instrumental in studying its functions.
In mice, deletion of Angpt4 combined with Angpt2 deletion led to detrimental effects on Schlemm's canal morphology, resulting in glaucomatous changes, indicating an additive effect of Angpt4 in Schlemm's canal maintenance and Tie2 activation [3]. In the retina, Angpt4 deletion caused defective venous development, impaired venous drainage, and neuronal cell defects, identifying it as essential for venous-specific development, remodeling, retinal fluid clearance, and neuronal function [4].
In conclusion, Angpt4 is vital for maintaining the integrity of structures like Schlemm's canal and the retina. Mouse models with Angpt4 gene knockout or combined knockout with other related genes have revealed its role in diseases such as glaucoma and in maintaining retinal function. These findings contribute to understanding the mechanisms of related diseases and may provide potential therapeutic targets.
References:
1. Zhou, Wen-Chao, Zhang, Qun-Feng, Chen, Jun-Ling, Li, Yu-Kun, Zou, Juan. 2023. Angiopoietin4 (ANGPT4) expression and potential mechanisms in carcinogenesis: current achievements and perspectives. In Clinical and experimental medicine, 23, 4449-4456. doi:10.1007/s10238-023-01178-y. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37659993/
2. Zhou, Wenchao, Zhang, Qunfeng, Chen, Junling, Li, Yukun, Zou, Juan. 2024. Angiopoietin-4 expression and potential mechanisms in carcinogenesis: Current achievements and perspectives. In Clinical and experimental medicine, 24, 224. doi:10.1007/s10238-024-01449-2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39294405/
3. Kapiainen, Emmi, Elamaa, Harri, Miinalainen, Ilkka, Izzi, Valerio, Eklund, Lauri. . Cooperation of Angiopoietin-2 and Angiopoietin-4 in Schlemm's Canal Maintenance. In Investigative ophthalmology & visual science, 63, 1. doi:10.1167/iovs.63.11.1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36190459/
4. Elamaa, Harri, Kihlström, Minna, Kapiainen, Emmi, Nätynki, Marjut, Eklund, Lauri. 2018. Angiopoietin-4-dependent venous maturation and fluid drainage in the peripheral retina. In eLife, 7, . doi:10.7554/eLife.37776. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30444491/
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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.
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