C57BL/6JCya-Rab3aem1flox/Cya
Common Name:
Rab3a-flox
Product ID:
S-CKO-04658
Background:
C57BL/6JCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Rab3a-flox
Strain ID
CKOCMP-19339-Rab3a-B6J-VA
Gene Name
Product ID
S-CKO-04658
Gene Alias
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Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conditional knockout
Chromosome
8
Phenotype
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Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000110093
NCBI RefSeq
NM_001166399
Target Region
Exon 2~4
Size of Effective Region
~1.9 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
Rab3a, a small GTP-binding protein, is a member of the Rab family implicated in intracellular vesicle trafficking. It is crucial for Ca(2+)-dependent exocytosis, such as neurotransmitter release from nerve terminals [4]. Rab3a is also involved in various biological processes including plasma membrane repair, neurite outgrowth, and atrial natriuretic peptide secretion [1,2,3].
In plasma membrane repair, Rab3a is essential for lysosome exocytosis. It forms a tripartite complex with synaptotagmin-like protein 4a and non-muscle myosin heavy chain IIA, which is vital for positioning peripheral lysosomes for repair [1]. In hippocampal neurons, Rab3a interacts with spastin, regulating its protein stability and microtubule-severing function to modulate neurite outgrowth [2]. In cardiomyocytes, zDHHC9 palmitoylates Rab3gap1, influencing Rab3a activity and atrial natriuretic peptide secretion [3]. Silencing the Rab3A/Rab27A system in podocytes affects differentiation, apoptosis, and cytoskeletal organization, highlighting its role in podocyte injury [5]. In a rat spinal cord injury model, Rab3a promoted the secretion of neuronal cell-derived extracellular vesicles by interacting with STXBP1, which inhibited M1 macrophage polarization and thus promoted spinal cord injury repair [6]. In melanocytes, RAB3A regulates melanin exocytosis and transfer induced by keratinocyte-conditioned medium [7]. In murine leukemia virus infection, Rab3a is required for the stabilization of the Gag protein [8]. Heterozygous RAB3A variants, like p.Arg83Trp, cause cerebellar ataxia through a partial loss-of-function mechanism [9].
In summary, Rab3a plays essential roles in multiple biological processes including vesicle-related functions such as exocytosis, secretion, and membrane repair. Research using various models, including those with genetic manipulations, has revealed its significance in diseases like spinal cord injury, podocyte-related injury, and cerebellar ataxia, providing insights into potential therapeutic targets for these conditions.
References:
1. Vieira, Otilia V. 2016. Rab3a and Rab10 are regulators of lysosome exocytosis and plasma membrane repair. In Small GTPases, 9, 349-351. doi:10.1080/21541248.2016.1235004. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27687479/
2. Yang, Yuhao, Yang, Jie, Liang, Yaozhong, Lin, Hongsheng, Tan, Minghui. 2022. Rab3A interacts with spastin to regulate neurite outgrowth in hippocampal neurons. In Biochemical and biophysical research communications, 643, 77-87. doi:10.1016/j.bbrc.2022.12.066. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36587525/
3. Essandoh, Kobina, Subramani, Arasakumar, Ferro, Olivia A, Koripella, Sribharat, Brody, Matthew J. 2023. zDHHC9 Regulates Cardiomyocyte Rab3a Activity and Atrial Natriuretic Peptide Secretion Through Palmitoylation of Rab3gap1. In JACC. Basic to translational science, 8, 518-542. doi:10.1016/j.jacbts.2022.11.003. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37325411/
4. Takai, Y, Sasaki, T, Shirataki, H, Nakanishi, H. . Rab3A small GTP-binding protein in Ca(2+)-dependent exocytosis. In Genes to cells : devoted to molecular & cellular mechanisms, 1, 615-32. doi:. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9078389/
5. Martinez-Arroyo, Olga, Flores-Chova, Ana, Sanchez-Garcia, Belen, Cortes, Raquel, Ortega, Ana. 2023. Rab3A/Rab27A System Silencing Ameliorates High Glucose-Induced Injury in Podocytes. In Biology, 12, . doi:10.3390/biology12050690. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37237503/
6. Yang, Yuhao, Liu, Ziqiao, Lu, Yang, Wang, Zemin, Zha, Dingsheng. 2024. Rab3a attenuates spinal cord injury by mediating vesicle release. In Brain research bulletin, 208, 110884. doi:10.1016/j.brainresbull.2024.110884. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38253132/
7. Cabaço, Luís C, Bento-Lopes, Liliana, Neto, Matilde V, Seabra, Miguel C, Barral, Duarte C. 2022. RAB3A Regulates Melanin Exocytosis and Transfer Induced by Keratinocyte-Conditioned Medium. In JID innovations : skin science from molecules to population health, 2, 100139. doi:10.1016/j.xjidi.2022.100139. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36090299/
8. Izumida, Mai, Kakoki, Katsura, Hayashi, Hideki, Matsuyama, Toshifumi, Kubo, Yoshinao. 2021. Rab3a, a small GTP-binding protein, is required for the stabilization of the murine leukaemia virus Gag protein. In Small GTPases, 13, 162-182. doi:10.1080/21541248.2021.1939631. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34180342/
9. Hengel, Holger, Hannan, Shabab B, Reich, Selina, Schöls, Ludger, Synofzik, Matthis. 2025. Heterozygous RAB3A variants cause cerebellar ataxia by a partial loss-of-function mechanism. In Brain : a journal of neurology, , . doi:10.1093/brain/awaf111. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40166812/
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