C57BL/6JCya-Dhcr24em1flox/Cya
Common Name:
Dhcr24-flox
Product ID:
S-CKO-16104
Background:
C57BL/6JCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Dhcr24-flox
Strain ID
CKOCMP-74754-Dhcr24-B6J-VA
Gene Name
Product ID
S-CKO-16104
Gene Alias
2310076D10Rik; 5830417J06Rik; mKIAA0018
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conditional knockout
Chromosome
4
Phenotype
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Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000047973
NCBI RefSeq
NM_053272
Target Region
Exon 3
Size of Effective Region
~1.2 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
DHCR24, also known as 3β-hydroxysterol-Δ24 reductase, is a key enzyme in cholesterol synthesis. It catalyzes the conversion of desmosterol to cholesterol, thereby playing a crucial role in maintaining cholesterol homeostasis. Cholesterol is essential for providing structural components to cells and can be transformed into various active substances to regulate cell signaling pathways. The gene is involved in multiple biological processes and diseases, making genetic models valuable for its study [2,3,5].
In a well-established mouse model (APOE*3-Leiden.CETP mice), inhibition of DHCR24 by SH42 increased desmosterol levels in the liver and plasma, reduced hepatic lipid content and steatosis, decreased plasma fatty acid and cholesteryl ester concentrations, and alleviated liver inflammation by preventing Kupffer cell activation and monocyte infiltration. These beneficial effects were strictly LXRα-dependent and did not cause hyperlipidemia [1]. In endothelium-specific DHCR24 knockout mice, there was increased endothelial cell senescence, characterized by increased P16 and senescence-associated secretory phenotype, decreased SIRT1 and cell proliferation, impaired endothelium-dependent relaxation, and elevated blood pressure [4].
In conclusion, DHCR24 is essential for maintaining cholesterol homeostasis and is involved in multiple biological processes. Studies using gene knockout mouse models have revealed its role in diseases such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)/non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and endothelial cell senescence. Understanding DHCR24 function through these models provides potential therapeutic strategies for related diseases.
References:
1. Zhou, Enchen, Ge, Xiaoke, Nakashima, Hiroyuki, Giera, Martin, Wang, Yanan. 2023. Inhibition of DHCR24 activates LXRα to ameliorate hepatic steatosis and inflammation. In EMBO molecular medicine, 15, e16845. doi:10.15252/emmm.202216845. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37357756/
2. Fu, Xin, Wang, Zhaosong. . DHCR24 in Tumor Diagnosis and Treatment: A Comprehensive Review. In Technology in cancer research & treatment, 23, 15330338241259780. doi:10.1177/15330338241259780. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38847653/
3. Bai, Xiaojing, Mai, Meiting, Yao, Kai, Yuan, Xiangshan, Zu, Hengbing. 2022. The role of DHCR24 in the pathogenesis of AD: re-cognition of the relationship between cholesterol and AD pathogenesis. In Acta neuropathologica communications, 10, 35. doi:10.1186/s40478-022-01338-3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35296367/
4. Li, Han, Yang, Zhen, Liang, Wukaiyang, Yan, Jinhua, Zhang, Cuntai. . DHCR24 Insufficiency Promotes Vascular Endothelial Cell Senescence and Endothelial Dysfunction via Inhibition of Caveolin-1/ERK Signaling. In The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences, 79, . doi:10.1093/gerona/glae059. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38407305/
5. Zerenturk, Eser J, Sharpe, Laura J, Ikonen, Elina, Brown, Andrew J. 2013. Desmosterol and DHCR24: unexpected new directions for a terminal step in cholesterol synthesis. In Progress in lipid research, 52, 666-80. doi:10.1016/j.plipres.2013.09.002. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24095826/
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