C57BL/6NCya-Mgpem1flox/Cya
Common Name:
Mgp-flox
Product ID:
S-CKO-03728
Background:
C57BL/6NCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Mgp-flox
Strain ID
CKOCMP-17313-Mgp-B6N-VA
Gene Name
Product ID
S-CKO-03728
Gene Alias
Mglap
Background
C57BL/6NCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conditional knockout
Chromosome
6
Phenotype
Document
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Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000032342
NCBI RefSeq
NM_008597
Target Region
Exon 2~4
Size of Effective Region
~2.8 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
Mgp, also known as Matrix Gla protein, is a vitamin K-dependent, γ-carboxylated protein. Initially identified as a physiological suppressor of ectopic calcification, it also acts as the causal agent of Keutel syndrome. Mgp is involved in various biological processes, including cell differentiation and tumorigenesis, and may participate in pathways such as the NF-κB and BMP2/SMAD pathways [1,3,5,7].
In cancer research, Mgp has been widely studied. In colorectal cancer, Mgp promotes CD8+ T cell exhaustion by activating the NF-κB pathway, leading to liver metastasis. Inhibition of Mgp can decrease the rate of liver metastasis, and combined with αPD1, it can synergistically resist metastasis [1]. Mgp also promotes colon cancer proliferation by enriching intracellular calcium concentration and activating the NF-κB pathway [6]. In breast cancer, MGP+ tumor-associated macrophages facilitate immunoresistance [4]. Additionally, Mgp expression is correlated with disease progression in several cancers, and its methylation status shows differences between healthy and tumoral tissues, suggesting its potential as a prognostic indicator [2]. In perivascular adipose-derived stem cells, Mgp promotes differentiation toward smooth muscle cells via the BMP2/SMAD pathway, enhancing neointimal formation [3].
In conclusion, Mgp plays diverse and significant roles in multiple biological processes and diseases. Its function in promoting cancer progression and affecting the immune microenvironment, as well as its role in vascular remodeling, has been revealed through various studies. The use of models to study Mgp provides insights into these biological functions and potential therapeutic targets for related diseases.
References:
1. Rong, Dawei, Sun, Guangshun, Zheng, Zhiying, Tang, Weiwei, Wang, Xuehao. 2022. MGP promotes CD8+ T cell exhaustion by activating the NF-κB pathway leading to liver metastasis of colorectal cancer. In International journal of biological sciences, 18, 2345-2361. doi:10.7150/ijbs.70137. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35414780/
2. Caiado, Helena, Cancela, M Leonor, Conceição, Natércia. 2023. Assessment of MGP gene expression in cancer and contribution to prognosis. In Biochimie, 214, 49-60. doi:10.1016/j.biochi.2023.06.004. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37307958/
3. Ni, Hui, Liu, Chang, Chen, Yuwen, Xiang, Meixiang, Xie, Yao. . MGP Regulates Perivascular Adipose-Derived Stem Cells Differentiation Toward Smooth Muscle Cells Via BMP2/SMAD Pathway Enhancing Neointimal Formation. In Cell transplantation, 31, 9636897221075747. doi:10.1177/09636897221075747. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35168405/
4. Chang, Kexin, Jiao, Yangchi, Zhang, Bo, Fan, Pengyu, Zhang, Juliang. 2024. MGP+ and IDO1+ tumor-associated macrophages facilitate immunoresistance in breast cancer revealed by single-cell RNA sequencing. In International immunopharmacology, 131, 111818. doi:10.1016/j.intimp.2024.111818. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38460300/
5. Caiado, Helena, Conceição, Natércia, Tiago, Daniel, Caldeira, Paulo, Cancela, M Leonor. 2019. Evaluation of MGP gene expression in colorectal cancer. In Gene, 723, 144120. doi:10.1016/j.gene.2019.144120. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31589964/
6. Li, Xueqing, Wei, Rui, Wang, Mizhu, Zhang, Shutian, Min, Li. 2020. MGP Promotes Colon Cancer Proliferation by Activating the NF-κB Pathway through Upregulation of the Calcium Signaling Pathway. In Molecular therapy oncolytics, 17, 371-383. doi:10.1016/j.omto.2020.04.005. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32405535/
7. Hur, David J, Raymond, Gerald V, Kahler, Stephen G, Cohen, Bernard A, Boyadjiev, Simeon A. . A novel MGP mutation in a consanguineous family: review of the clinical and molecular characteristics of Keutel syndrome. In American journal of medical genetics. Part A, 135, 36-40. doi:. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15810001/
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