C57BL/6JCya-Dbiem1flox/Cya
Common Name:
Dbi-flox
Product ID:
S-CKO-01998
Background:
C57BL/6JCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Dbi-flox
Strain ID
CKOCMP-13167-Dbi-B6J-VA
Gene Name
Product ID
S-CKO-01998
Gene Alias
ACBD1; Acbp; EP; endozepine
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conditional knockout
Chromosome
1
Phenotype
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Note: When using this mouse strain in a publication, please cite “C57BL/6JCya-Dbiem1flox/Cya mice (Catalog S-CKO-01998) were purchased from Cyagen.”
Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000151708
NCBI RefSeq
NM_001037999
Target Region
Exon 2
Size of Effective Region
~1.3 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
Dbi, also known as Diazepam Binding Inhibitor or Acyl-CoA Binding Protein (ACBP), is a phylogenetically conserved paracrine inhibitor of macroautophagy/autophagy [1]. It acts as a pro-aging molecule and is involved in lipid metabolism regulation [1,5]. Depending on its levels and sub-cellular localization, it can modulate lipid anabolism or catabolism, and it is secreted by an autophagy-dependent mechanism [5]. Genetic loss-of-function models have been crucial in understanding its physiological roles in vivo [4].
In KO mouse models, knockout of Acb1 (yeast equivalent of human Dbi/ACBP) induces autophagy and prolongs lifespan in an autophagy-dependent manner, indicating its role as a pro-aging factor [1]. In adipose tissue, knockout of Acbp/Dbi prevents high-fat diet-induced weight gain in mice, suggesting its importance in body mass homeostasis [6]. Antibody-mediated neutralization of Dbi/ACBP in mice reduces signs of anthracycline-accelerated cardiac aging, such as the up-regulation of the senescence marker CDKN2A/p16 and functional decline of the heart [1]. It also has anorexigenic and lipolytic effects, and can protect murine organs like the liver against various damages, including ischemia/reperfusion, intoxication, and fibrosis [2,3].
In conclusion, Dbi plays essential roles in autophagy regulation, aging, lipid metabolism, and body mass homeostasis. Gene knockout mouse models have significantly contributed to understanding its functions in age-associated cardiovascular diseases, obesity-related metabolic disorders, and organ-protective mechanisms, providing potential therapeutic targets for these diseases.
References:
1. Montégut, Léa, Joseph, Adrien, Chen, Hui, Madeo, Frank, Kroemer, Guido. 2022. DBI/ACBP is a targetable autophagy checkpoint involved in aging and cardiovascular disease. In Autophagy, 19, 2166-2169. doi:10.1080/15548627.2022.2160565. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36579946/
2. Sica, Valentina, Martins, Isabelle, Motiño, Omar, Bravo-San Pedro, José M, Kroemer, Guido. . Antibody-mediated neutralization of ACBP/DBI has anorexigenic and lipolytic effects. In Adipocyte, 9, 116-119. doi:10.1080/21623945.2020.1736734. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32157940/
3. Motiño, Omar, Lambertucci, Flavia, Anagnostopoulos, Gerasimos, Martins, Isabelle, Kroemer, Guido. 2022. ACBP/DBI protein neutralization confers autophagy-dependent organ protection through inhibition of cell loss, inflammation, and fibrosis. In Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 119, e2207344119. doi:10.1073/pnas.2207344119. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36191214/
4. Alquier, Thierry, Christian-Hinman, Catherine A, Alfonso, Julieta, Færgeman, Nils J. 2021. From benzodiazepines to fatty acids and beyond: revisiting the role of ACBP/DBI. In Trends in endocrinology and metabolism: TEM, 32, 890-903. doi:10.1016/j.tem.2021.08.009. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34565656/
5. Sica, Valentina, Martins, Isabelle, Pietrocola, Federico, Bravo-San Pedro, José Manuel. 2021. Quantification of intracellular ACBP/DBI levels. In Methods in cell biology, 165, 111-122. doi:10.1016/bs.mcb.2020.12.004. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34311860/
6. Joseph, Adrien, Chen, Hui, Anagnostopoulos, Gerasimos, Martins, Isabelle, Kroemer, Guido. 2021. Effects of acyl-coenzyme A binding protein (ACBP)/diazepam-binding inhibitor (DBI) on body mass index. In Cell death & disease, 12, 599. doi:10.1038/s41419-021-03864-9. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34108446/
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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