C57BL/6JCya-Erbb2em1flox/Cya
Common Name:
Erbb2-flox
Product ID:
S-CKO-02246
Background:
C57BL/6JCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Erbb2-flox
Strain ID
CKOCMP-13866-Erbb2-B6J-VA
Gene Name
Product ID
S-CKO-02246
Gene Alias
Erbb-2; HER-2; HER2; Neu; c-erbB2; c-neu; l11Jus8; mKIAA3023
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conditional knockout
Chromosome
11
Phenotype
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Note: When using this mouse strain in a publication, please cite “C57BL/6JCya-Erbb2em1flox/Cya mice (Catalog S-CKO-02246) were purchased from Cyagen.”
Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000058295
NCBI RefSeq
NM_001003817
Target Region
Exon 2
Size of Effective Region
~1.2 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
ErbB2, also known as HER2 (Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor-2), is a unique member of the ErbB family of receptor tyrosine kinases [1]. Unlike other members, no ligand has been identified for ErbB2. At normal expression levels, it acts as a shared coreceptor for the ErbB family, and its heterodimeric complexes are activated in response to partner ligands. When overexpressed, kinase activation occurs due to constitutive homodimerization even without a ligand. ErbB2 is involved in important biological processes and is also associated with cancer pathogenesis [1,2].
One of the first consistent genetic alterations in human breast tumors is the amplification of the erbB-2 gene leading to overexpression of the protein [3]. In multiple myeloma patients, upregulated expression of ERBB2 mRNA in malignant plasma cells is correlated with amplified expression of mRNAs for transcription factors that recognize the ERBB2 gene promoter sites, and is associated with increased cancer mortality, shorter progression-free survival, and worse overall survival [4].
In conclusion, ErbB2 plays a crucial role in normal biological processes as a coreceptor in the ErbB family. However, its overexpression is strongly associated with breast cancer and multiple myeloma, highlighting its significance in cancer pathogenesis. Understanding ErbB2 through in vivo studies, such as potentially using KO/CKO mouse models in future research, could further elucidate its functions and provide more insights into cancer treatment strategies.
References:
1. Penuel, E, Schaefer, G, Akita, R W, Sliwkowski, M X. . Structural requirements for ErbB2 transactivation. In Seminars in oncology, 28, 36-42. doi:. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11774204/
2. Moasser, M M. 2007. The oncogene HER2: its signaling and transforming functions and its role in human cancer pathogenesis. In Oncogene, 26, 6469-87. doi:. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17471238/
3. Hynes, N E. . ErbB2 activation and signal transduction in normal and malignant mammary cells. In Journal of mammary gland biology and neoplasia, 1, 199-206. doi:. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10887493/
4. Uckun, Fatih M, Qazi, Sanjive. 2023. Upregulated Expression of ERBB2/HER2 in Multiple Myeloma as a Predictor of Poor Survival Outcomes. In International journal of molecular sciences, 24, . doi:10.3390/ijms24129943. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37373090/
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