C57BL/6JCya-Men1em1flox/Cya
Common Name:
Men1-flox
Product ID:
S-CKO-03708
Background:
C57BL/6JCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Men1-flox
Strain ID
CKOCMP-17283-Men1-B6J-VA
Gene Name
Product ID
S-CKO-03708
Gene Alias
-
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conditional knockout
Chromosome
19
Phenotype
Document
Application
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Note: When using this mouse strain in a publication, please cite “C57BL/6JCya-Men1em1flox/Cya mice (Catalog S-CKO-03708) were purchased from Cyagen.”
Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000056391
NCBI RefSeq
NM_008583
Target Region
Exon 2~5
Size of Effective Region
~1.5 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
Men1, encoding a 610-amino acid protein named menin, is a tumor suppressor gene [1]. Mutations in Men1 lead to multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1), an autosomal dominant disorder. The protein menin interacts with transcription factors and chromatin-modifying proteins in signaling pathways such as transforming growth factor β/bone morphogenetic protein, a few nuclear receptors, Wnt/β-catenin, and Hedgehog, playing a crucial role in the pathogenesis of MEN1-associated tumors [2].
Mouse models with loss-of-function mutations in the Men1 gene closely resemble the human disease in terms of tumor spectrum and associated hormonal changes, although individual tumor frequencies vary [3]. These models have been exploited for therapy-response studies testing novel drugs against neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), providing promising leads for novel therapies for MEN1-related tumors [3].
In conclusion, Men1 is essential in regulating normal physiological functions through its protein menin's involvement in various signaling pathways. The Men1-knockout mouse models have significantly contributed to understanding the role of Men1 in the development of MEN1-related endocrine and non-endocrine tumors, and have also served as a valuable research model for exploring new therapeutic strategies for these diseases.
References:
1. Thakker, Rajesh V, Newey, Paul J, Walls, Gerard V, Tonelli, Francesco, Brandi, Maria Luisa. 2012. Clinical practice guidelines for multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1). In The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 97, 2990-3011. doi:10.1210/jc.2012-1230. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22723327/
2. Brandi, Maria Luisa, Agarwal, Sunita K, Perrier, Nancy D, Valk, Gerlof D, Thakker, Rajesh V. . Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1: Latest Insights. In Endocrine reviews, 42, 133-170. doi:10.1210/endrev/bnaa031. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33249439/
3. Mohr, Hermine, Pellegata, Natalia S. 2017. Animal models of MEN1. In Endocrine-related cancer, 24, T161-T177. doi:10.1530/ERC-17-0249. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28743793/
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