C57BL/6JCya-Tem1flox/Cya
Common Name:
T-flox
Product ID:
S-CKO-05503
Background:
C57BL/6JCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
T-flox
Strain ID
CKOCMP-20997-T-B6J-VA
Gene Name
Product ID
S-CKO-05503
Gene Alias
Bra; D17Mit170; Low; Lr; T1; Tbxt; Tl2; Tl3; cou; me75
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conditional knockout
Chromosome
17
Phenotype
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Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000074667
NCBI RefSeq
NM_009309
Target Region
Exon 3~5
Size of Effective Region
~1.8 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
The gene T is not clearly defined in the provided references. However, T-cells play crucial roles in the immune system. CD4+ T cells, for instance, differentiate into various subsets like Th1, Th2, Th17, etc., directed by complex transcriptional networks. Cytokine production by antigen-presenting cells influences their effector program, and signals downstream of the T-cell receptor determine whether they become T follicular helper cells or T effector cells, augmenting specific effector programs to prevent disease [1].
CD8+ T cells are important for protective immunity against intracellular pathogens and tumors, but in chronic infection or cancer, they can become exhausted, characterized by loss of effector functions, expression of inhibitory receptors, and altered metabolism [2].
Some references touch on regulatory T cells (Tregs), which are essential for immune homeostasis and tolerance. Tregs expressing the transcription factor T-bet have been studied, and it was found that T-bet+ Tregs have an essential immunosuppressive function. Loss of function or elimination of T-bet-expressing Tregs led to severe TH1 autoimmunity, suggesting Treg cell functional heterogeneity is a critical feature of immunological tolerance [3].
In conclusion, T-cells, including CD4+ T cells, CD8+ T cells, and regulatory T cells, play vital roles in the immune system, from normal immune responses to maintaining immune tolerance. Studies on T-bet+ Tregs using mouse models have enhanced our understanding of immunological tolerance and autoimmune diseases, highlighting the importance of T-cell-related research in immunology.
References:
1. Ruterbusch, Mikel, Pruner, Kurt B, Shehata, Laila, Pepper, Marion. . In Vivo CD4+ T Cell Differentiation and Function: Revisiting the Th1/Th2 Paradigm. In Annual review of immunology, 38, 705-725. doi:10.1146/annurev-immunol-103019-085803. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32340571/
2. Kurachi, Makoto. 2019. CD8+ T cell exhaustion. In Seminars in immunopathology, 41, 327-337. doi:10.1007/s00281-019-00744-5. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30989321/
3. Levine, Andrew G, Mendoza, Alejandra, Hemmers, Saskia, Treuting, Piper M, Rudensky, Alexander Y. 2017. Stability and function of regulatory T cells expressing the transcription factor T-bet. In Nature, 546, 421-425. doi:10.1038/nature22360. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28607488/
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
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