C57BL/6JCya-Sclt1em1flox/Cya
Common Name:
Sclt1-flox
Product ID:
S-CKO-13543
Background:
C57BL/6JCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Sclt1-flox
Strain ID
CKOCMP-67161-Sclt1-B6J-VA
Gene Name
Product ID
S-CKO-13543
Gene Alias
2610207F23Rik; 4931421F20Rik; CAGGS-SB10; Tg(ACTB-sb10)1Dla; Tg(CAG-sb10)1Dla
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conditional knockout
Chromosome
3
Phenotype
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Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000026866
NCBI RefSeq
NM_001081411
Target Region
Exon 9
Size of Effective Region
~0.7 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
Sclt1, also known as sodium channel and clathrin linker 1, encodes a centriole distal appendage protein crucial for ciliogenesis. It is involved in pathways like protein kinase A, extracellular signal-regulated kinases (ERK), SMAD, and signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) [1]. Ciliogenesis is essential for normal development and homeostasis, making Sclt1 biologically significant. Gene knockout (KO) mouse models have been valuable in studying Sclt1's functions.
Sclt1 -/- mice exhibit typical ciliopathy phenotypes such as cystic kidney, cleft palate, and polydactyly [1]. Sclt1-loss reduces the number of cilia in the kidney, increases proliferation and apoptosis of renal tubule epithelial cells, and elevates related signaling pathways [1]. Anti-STAT3 treatment effectively reduces embryonic kidney cyst formation in Sclt1 -/- mice [1]. Additionally, Sclt1 mutant mice have abnormal craniofacial and limb development with postnatal lethality, and show defects in ciliogenesis and disrupted hedgehog (Hh) signaling in limb bud mesenchymal cells [2].
In conclusion, Sclt1 is essential for ciliogenesis. Studies using Sclt1 KO mouse models have revealed its role in various biological processes, especially in relation to ciliopathies like cystic kidney disease and abnormal limb development. Understanding Sclt1's functions provides insights into the mechanisms of these diseases, potentially guiding future treatment strategies.
References:
1. Li, Jianshuang, Lu, Di, Liu, Huadie, Zheng, Ling, Yang, Tao. . Sclt1 deficiency causes cystic kidney by activating ERK and STAT3 signaling. In Human molecular genetics, 26, 2949-2960. doi:10.1093/hmg/ddx183. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28486600/
2. Lee, Hankyu, Moon, Kyeong-Hye, Song, Jieun, Bok, Jinwoong, Ko, Hyuk Wan. 2022. Tissue-specific requirement of sodium channel and clathrin linker 1 (Sclt1) for ciliogenesis during limb development. In Frontiers in cell and developmental biology, 10, 1058895. doi:10.3389/fcell.2022.1058895. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36407107/
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