C57BL/6JCya-Nox4em1flox/Cya
Common Name:
Nox4-flox
Product ID:
S-CKO-11352
Background:
C57BL/6JCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Nox4-flox
Strain ID
CKOCMP-50490-Nox4-B6J-VA
Gene Name
Product ID
S-CKO-11352
Gene Alias
-
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conditional knockout
Chromosome
7
Phenotype
Document
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Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000032781
NCBI RefSeq
NM_015760
Target Region
Exon 3~4
Size of Effective Region
~3.4 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
Nox4, also known as NADPH oxidase 4, is a major source of reactive oxygen species (ROS). It is involved in multiple biological processes, regulating redox and metabolic homeostasis, and is associated with pathways like mitochondrial metabolism, PI3K/Akt signaling, and Nrf2-related antioxidant defense [1,2,4,5]. Nox4 is of great biological importance as it plays roles in various physiological and pathological conditions. Genetic models, such as gene knockout (KO) or conditional knockout (CKO) mouse models, are valuable for studying its functions.
In Alzheimer's disease, elevated Nox4 protein levels in astrocytes promote ferroptosis through oxidative stress-induced lipid peroxidation via mitochondrial metabolism impairment [1]. In cancer, Nox4 has diverse effects. In hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), its deletion promotes tumor progression, as it negatively regulates MYC, which mediates mitochondrial dynamics and metabolic reprogramming [2]. In non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), elevated Nox4 promotes tumorigenesis and EGFR-TKIs resistance via enhancing IL-8/PD-L1 signaling [3]. Nox4 also recruits M2 tumor-associated macrophages in NSCLC to promote tumor growth [5]. In obesity-related liver diseases, NOX4 deletion in hepatocytes of high-fat diet-fed obese mice promotes NASH and fibrosis, while overexpression tempers their development [4]. In Parkinson's disease, elevated Nox4 in hippocampal astrocytes cooperates with MPO and OPN inflammatory cytokines through mitochondrial aberration [6].
In conclusion, Nox4 is crucial in regulating redox and metabolic balance. KO/CKO mouse models have revealed its significance in diseases like neurodegenerative disorders, cancer, and obesity-related liver diseases. Understanding Nox4's functions provides insights into disease mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets.
References:
1. Park, Min Woo, Cha, Hyeon Woo, Kim, Junhyung, Yoo, Ik Dong, Moon, Jong-Seok. 2021. NOX4 promotes ferroptosis of astrocytes by oxidative stress-induced lipid peroxidation via the impairment of mitochondrial metabolism in Alzheimer's diseases. In Redox biology, 41, 101947. doi:10.1016/j.redox.2021.101947. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33774476/
2. Peñuelas-Haro, Irene, Espinosa-Sotelo, Rut, Crosas-Molist, Eva, Bertran, Esther, Fabregat, Isabel. 2022. The NADPH oxidase NOX4 regulates redox and metabolic homeostasis preventing HCC progression. In Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.), 78, 416-433. doi:10.1002/hep.32702. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35920301/
3. Liu, Wen-Jing, Wang, Lin, Zhou, Feng-Mei, Qiu, Jian-Ge, Jiang, Bing-Hua. 2023. Elevated NOX4 promotes tumorigenesis and acquired EGFR-TKIs resistance via enhancing IL-8/PD-L1 signaling in NSCLC. In Drug resistance updates : reviews and commentaries in antimicrobial and anticancer chemotherapy, 70, 100987. doi:10.1016/j.drup.2023.100987. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37392558/
4. Greatorex, Spencer, Kaur, Supreet, Xirouchaki, Chrysovalantou E, Watt, Matthew J, Tiganis, Tony. 2023. Mitochondria- and NOX4-dependent antioxidant defense mitigates progression to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis in obesity. In The Journal of clinical investigation, 134, . doi:10.1172/JCI162533. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38060313/
5. Zhang, Jiahao, Li, Huachao, Wu, Qipeng, Zhang, Luyong, Liu, Bing. 2019. Tumoral NOX4 recruits M2 tumor-associated macrophages via ROS/PI3K signaling-dependent various cytokine production to promote NSCLC growth. In Redox biology, 22, 101116. doi:10.1016/j.redox.2019.101116. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30769285/
6. Boonpraman, Napissara, Yoon, Sunmi, Kim, Chae Young, Moon, Jong-Seok, Yi, Sun Shin. 2023. NOX4 as a critical effector mediating neuroinflammatory cytokines, myeloperoxidase and osteopontin, specifically in astrocytes in the hippocampus in Parkinson's disease. In Redox biology, 62, 102698. doi:10.1016/j.redox.2023.102698. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37058998/
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