C57BL/6JCya-Mfn2em1flox/Cya
Common Name:
Mfn2-flox
Product ID:
S-CKO-03488
Background:
C57BL/6JCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Mfn2-flox
Strain ID
CKOCMP-170731-Mfn2-B6J-VA
Gene Name
Product ID
S-CKO-03488
Gene Alias
D630023P19Rik; Fzo
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conditional knockout
Chromosome
4
Phenotype
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Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000030884
NCBI RefSeq
NM_001285920
Target Region
Exon 6
Size of Effective Region
~1.4 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
Mfn2, a GTPase dynamin-like protein of the outer mitochondrial membrane encoded by the MFN2 gene on chromosome 1p, is mainly involved in mitochondrial functions such as fusion, axonal transport, interorganellar communication and mitophagy. It is also associated with pathways like those regulating T-cell metabolic fitness, EGFR signaling, and autophagy, and is crucial for maintaining cellular homeostasis [5]. Genetic models, especially knockout (KO) mouse models, have been pivotal in understanding its functions.
In CD8+ T cells, genetic ablation of Mfn2 dampens mitochondrial metabolism and function, promoting tumor progression. Mfn2 enhances mitochondria-ER contact by interacting with SERCA2, facilitating mitochondrial Ca2+ influx and preventing excessive Ca2+ accumulation [1]. In clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC), Mfn2 is down-regulated. Kidney-specific knockout of Mfn2 leads to EGFR pathway activation and malignant lesions in the kidney [2]. In ovarian cancer, genetic activation of Mfn2 promotes mitochondrial fusion, reduces ROS, and suppresses cancer progression [3]. In the context of acute kidney injury, Lrrk2-deficient mice with MFN2 accumulation exhibit less severe AKI, while overexpression of LRRK2 promotes MFN2 degradation and exaggerates mitochondrial damage [4].
In conclusion, Mfn2 is essential for multiple biological processes, especially those related to mitochondrial function. KO/CKO mouse models have revealed its role in various disease conditions, including cancer and kidney injury. Understanding Mfn2's functions provides potential therapeutic targets for these diseases.
References:
1. Yang, Jie-Feng, Xing, Xudong, Luo, Li, Bai, Fan, Gao, Song. 2023. Mitochondria-ER contact mediated by MFN2-SERCA2 interaction supports CD8+ T cell metabolic fitness and function in tumors. In Science immunology, 8, eabq2424. doi:10.1126/sciimmunol.abq2424. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37738362/
2. Luo, Li, Wei, Denghui, Pan, Yihui, Yang, Jiefeng, Gao, Song. 2023. MFN2 suppresses clear cell renal cell carcinoma progression by modulating mitochondria-dependent dephosphorylation of EGFR. In Cancer communications (London, England), 43, 808-833. doi:10.1002/cac2.12428. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37378422/
3. Ashraf, Rahail, Kumar, Sanjay. 2022. Mfn2-mediated mitochondrial fusion promotes autophagy and suppresses ovarian cancer progression by reducing ROS through AMPK/mTOR/ERK signaling. In Cellular and molecular life sciences : CMLS, 79, 573. doi:10.1007/s00018-022-04595-6. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36308626/
4. Zhang, Shun, Qian, Subo, Liu, Hailong, Wang, Ying, Shen, Haibo. 2023. LRRK2 aggravates kidney injury through promoting MFN2 degradation and abnormal mitochondrial integrity. In Redox biology, 66, 102860. doi:10.1016/j.redox.2023.102860. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37633049/
5. Stuppia, Giulia, Rizzo, Federica, Riboldi, Giulietta, Bresolin, Nereo, Corti, Stefania. 2015. MFN2-related neuropathies: Clinical features, molecular pathogenesis and therapeutic perspectives. In Journal of the neurological sciences, 356, 7-18. doi:10.1016/j.jns.2015.05.033. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26143526/
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