C57BL/6JCya-Grsf1em1flox/Cya
Common Name:
Grsf1-flox
Product ID:
S-CKO-07453
Background:
C57BL/6JCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Grsf1-flox
Strain ID
CKOCMP-231413-Grsf1-B6J-VA
Gene Name
Product ID
S-CKO-07453
Gene Alias
D5Wsu31e
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conditional knockout
Chromosome
5
Phenotype
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Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000078945
NCBI RefSeq
NM_178700
Target Region
Exon 2
Size of Effective Region
~1.0 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
Grsf1, also known as Guanine-rich RNA sequence binding factor 1, belongs to the heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoproteins F/H (hnRNP F/H) subfamily. It is a mitochondrial RNA-binding protein involved in multiple biological processes. It plays a role in post-transcriptional regulation of genes, such as modulating mRNA stability, and is associated with pathways related to blood coagulation, cell senescence, and mitochondrial function [1,2,3,4,5]. Genetic models, like gene knockout (KO) or conditional knockout (CKO) mouse models, are valuable for studying its functions.
In KO/CKO mouse models, Grsf1 deficiency leads to various phenotypes. In skeletal muscle, Grsf1-specific ablation in mice results in reduced muscle endurance in aged mice, with changes in mRNAs related to mitochondrial function, inflammation, and ion transport [4]. In ovarian granulosa cells, diminished Grsf1 expression exacerbates mitochondrial dysfunction, increases reactive oxygen species, and impairs ATP production [3]. In contrast, overexpression of Grsf1 in old mice liver decreases fibrinogen plasma level, reduces hypercoagulability, and mitigates blood coagulation activity, while knockdown in young mice liver has the opposite effects, indicating its role in regulating blood coagulation [1].
In conclusion, Grsf1 is crucial for maintaining mitochondrial function, suppressing cell senescence, and regulating blood coagulation. Studies using KO/CKO mouse models have revealed its significance in age-related conditions such as hypercoagulability, muscle functional decline, and ovarian aging, providing insights into potential therapeutic targets for these age-associated diseases.
References:
1. Liu, Doudou, Xu, Chenzhong, Gong, Ze, Kong, Wei, Chen, Jun. 2023. GRSF1 antagonizes age-associated hypercoagulability via modulation of fibrinogen mRNA stability. In Cell death & disease, 14, 717. doi:10.1038/s41419-023-06242-9. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37923734/
2. Noh, Ji Heon, Kim, Kyoung Mi, Idda, M Laura, Abdelmohsen, Kotb, Gorospe, Myriam. . GRSF1 suppresses cell senescence. In Aging, 10, 1856-1866. doi:10.18632/aging.101516. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30086537/
3. Wen, Canxin, Jiang, Linlin, Pan, Ping, Ou, Songbang, Li, Yu. 2024. GRSF1 deficiency attenuates mitochondrial function in aging granulosa cells. In Reproduction (Cambridge, England), 168, . doi:10.1530/REP-24-0015. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38819377/
4. Driscoll, Riley K, Krasniewski, Linda K, Cockey, Samuel G, Cui, Chang-Yi, Gorospe, Myriam. 2021. GRSF1 deficiency in skeletal muscle reduces endurance in aged mice. In Aging, 13, 14557-14570. doi:10.18632/aging.203151. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34078750/
5. Kim, Su-Jeong, Chun, Maria, Wan, Junxiang, Yen, Kelvin, Cohen, Pinchas. 2019. GRSF1 is an age-related regulator of senescence. In Scientific reports, 9, 5546. doi:10.1038/s41598-019-42064-6. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30944385/
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