C57BL/6JCya-Itchem1flox/Cya
Common Name:
Itch-flox
Product ID:
S-CKO-03148
Background:
C57BL/6JCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Itch-flox
Strain ID
CKOCMP-16396-Itch-B6J-VA
Gene Name
Product ID
S-CKO-03148
Gene Alias
6720481N21Rik; 8030492O04Rik; A130065M08; AIP4; C230047C07Rik
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conditional knockout
Chromosome
2
Phenotype
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Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000109685
NCBI RefSeq
NM_001243712
Target Region
Exon 5
Size of Effective Region
~1.1 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
Itch, also known as pruritus, is the uncomfortable sensation that triggers the desire to scratch. It is transmitted via histaminergic and nonhistaminergic pathways through G protein-coupled receptors and transient receptor potential channels, playing a crucial role in the complex interplay between the immune and neural systems [1,3]. The study of Itch using gene knockout (KO) or conditional knockout (CKO) mouse models can provide valuable insights into its function in vivo.
In atopic dermatitis, mouse models have shown that a lowering of the itch threshold, at least in part due to the increase in intraepidermal nerve fibers and sensory nerve sensitization by interleukin-33 from keratinocytes, leads to a vicious itch-scratch cycle. Type 2 cytokines secreted by Th2 cells further sensitize itch, highlighting the role of Itch in this skin disorder [2].
In conclusion, Itch is essential in the sensation of itch and its associated pathological conditions such as atopic dermatitis. KO/CKO mouse models have been instrumental in revealing its role in the development and progression of these diseases, contributing to our understanding of the underlying mechanisms and potentially guiding the development of new treatments.
References:
1. Sutaria, Nishadh, Adawi, Waleed, Goldberg, Rebecca, Choi, Justin, Kwatra, Shawn G. 2021. Itch: Pathogenesis and treatment. In Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 86, 17-34. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2021.07.078. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34648873/
2. Tominaga, Mitsutoshi, Takamori, Kenji. 2022. Peripheral itch sensitization in atopic dermatitis. In Allergology international : official journal of the Japanese Society of Allergology, 71, 265-277. doi:10.1016/j.alit.2022.04.003. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35624035/
3. Yosipovitch, Gil, Rosen, Jordan Daniel, Hashimoto, Takashi. . Itch: From mechanism to (novel) therapeutic approaches. In The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology, 142, 1375-1390. doi:10.1016/j.jaci.2018.09.005. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30409247/
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