C57BL/6JCya-Egfrem1flox/Cya
Common Name:
Egfr-flox
Product ID:
S-CKO-02161
Background:
C57BL/6JCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Egfr-flox
Strain ID
CKOCMP-13649-Egfr-B6J-VA
Gene Name
Product ID
S-CKO-02161
Gene Alias
9030024J15Rik; Erbb; Errb1; Errp; Wa5; wa-2; wa2
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conditional knockout
Chromosome
11
Phenotype
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Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000020329
NCBI RefSeq
NM_207655
Target Region
Exon 2
Size of Effective Region
~1.3 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
Egfr, short for Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor, belongs to the ERBB family of tyrosine kinase receptors. Its signaling cascade is crucial in regulating cell proliferation, differentiation, division, survival, and is also involved in cancer development. Activation of Egfr leads to autophosphorylation of receptor tyrosine kinase, initiating downstream signaling pathways related to cellular processes [1,5].
Egfr mutations are the second most common oncogenic driver event in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Classical activating mutations like exon 19 deletions and the L858R point mutation are strong predictors for a good response to Egfr tyrosine kinase inhibitors (Egfr-TKIs). However, low-frequency mutations in exons 18-25 are associated with poorer responses [2]. In addition, inappropriate activation of Egfr in cancer mainly results from amplification, point mutations, transcriptional upregulation, or ligand overproduction. Moreover, it is increasingly recognized as a biomarker of resistance in tumors due to amplification or secondary mutations under drug pressure [3].
In conclusion, Egfr is essential in regulating epithelial tissue development and homeostasis. Its dysregulation is closely associated with cancer, especially NSCLC. Understanding the role of Egfr through studying its mutations and functions provides insights into targeted cancer therapies, especially the development and resistance of Egfr-TKIs in treating NSCLC [2,3,4,6,7].
References:
1. Sabbah, Dima A, Hajjo, Rima, Sweidan, Kamal. . Review on Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Structure, Signaling Pathways, Interactions, and Recent Updates of EGFR Inhibitors. In Current topics in medicinal chemistry, 20, 815-834. doi:10.2174/1568026620666200303123102. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32124699/
2. Harrison, Peter T, Vyse, Simon, Huang, Paul H. 2019. Rare epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations in non-small cell lung cancer. In Seminars in cancer biology, 61, 167-179. doi:10.1016/j.semcancer.2019.09.015. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31562956/
3. Sigismund, Sara, Avanzato, Daniele, Lanzetti, Letizia. 2017. Emerging functions of the EGFR in cancer. In Molecular oncology, 12, 3-20. doi:10.1002/1878-0261.12155. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29124875/
4. Liu, Qian, Yu, Shengnan, Zhao, Weiheng, Chu, Qian, Wu, Kongming. 2018. EGFR-TKIs resistance via EGFR-independent signaling pathways. In Molecular cancer, 17, 53. doi:10.1186/s12943-018-0793-1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29455669/
5. Singh, Davinder, Attri, Bhupinder Kumar, Gill, Rupinder Kaur, Bariwal, Jitender. . Review on EGFR Inhibitors: Critical Updates. In Mini reviews in medicinal chemistry, 16, 1134-66. doi:. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26996617/
6. Liu, Xiaomin, Wang, Ping, Zhang, Caiyan, Ma, Zhongliang. . Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR): A rising star in the era of precision medicine of lung cancer. In Oncotarget, 8, 50209-50220. doi:10.18632/oncotarget.16854. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28430586/
7. Chong, Curtis R, Jänne, Pasi A. 2013. The quest to overcome resistance to EGFR-targeted therapies in cancer. In Nature medicine, 19, 1389-400. doi:10.1038/nm.3388. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24202392/
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