C57BL/6JCya-Arl4dem1flox/Cya
Common Name:
Arl4d-flox
Product ID:
S-CKO-17000
Background:
C57BL/6JCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Arl4d-flox
Strain ID
CKOCMP-80981-Arl4d-B6J-VA
Gene Name
Product ID
S-CKO-17000
Gene Alias
1110036H21Rik; ARL6; Arf4l; Arfl4; Arl5
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conditional knockout
Chromosome
11
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Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000039388
NCBI RefSeq
NM_025404
Target Region
Exon 2
Size of Effective Region
~2.4 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
Arl4d, a member of the ADP-ribosylation factor/ARF-like protein (ARF/ARL) family of Ras-related GTPases, plays crucial roles in multiple cellular processes. It functions in the regulation of cell morphology, cell migration, and actin cytoskeleton remodeling, and is involved in pathways such as microtubule nucleation, adipogenesis, and immune response regulation [1,2,4]. Genetic models, especially knockout (KO) mouse models, are valuable tools for studying Arl4d's functions.
In T cells, Arl4d-deficient CD4 T cells show enhanced IL-2 secretion, more efficient conversion into Foxp3 + induced regulatory T cells (iTreg) in vitro, and reduced colonic inflammation and lymphocytic infiltration in a transfer colitis model. This reveals that Arl4d restricts regulatory T-cell induction via control of IL-2 availability [5]. In addition, Arl4d-deficient CD8 T cells overproduce IL-2 upon stimulation, enhancing their expansion and effector function during viral infection in vivo, indicating its role in controlling T effector function by limiting IL-2 production [3].
In conclusion, Arl4d is involved in important biological processes including immune response regulation through its impact on IL-2 production and T-cell function. The study of Arl4d KO mouse models has provided insights into its role in diseases related to T-cell-mediated immune responses, such as colitis and viral infections, contributing to a better understanding of the underlying molecular mechanisms.
References:
1. Lin, Shin-Jin, Huang, Chun-Fang, Wu, Tsung-Sheng, Li, Chun-Chun, Lee, Fang-Jen S. 2020. Arl4D-EB1 interaction promotes centrosomal recruitment of EB1 and microtubule growth. In Molecular biology of the cell, 31, 2348-2362. doi:10.1091/mbc.E18-10-0611. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32755434/
2. Li, Chun-Chun, Chiang, Tsai-Chen, Wu, Tsung-Sheng, Moss, Joel, Lee, Fang-Jen S. 2007. ARL4D recruits cytohesin-2/ARNO to modulate actin remodeling. In Molecular biology of the cell, 18, 4420-37. doi:. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17804820/
3. Tolksdorf, Felix, Mikulec, Julita, Geers, Bernd, Kolanus, Waldemar, Diehl, Linda. 2018. The PDL1-inducible GTPase Arl4d controls T effector function by limiting IL-2 production. In Scientific reports, 8, 16123. doi:10.1038/s41598-018-34522-4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30382149/
4. Yu, Jiahua, Ka, Sun-O, Kwon, Kang-Beom, Park, Jin-Woo, Park, Byung-Hyun. 2011. Overexpression of the small GTPase Arl4D suppresses adipogenesis. In International journal of molecular medicine, 28, 793-8. doi:10.3892/ijmm.2011.751. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21769420/
5. Geers, Bernd, Hagenstein, Julia, Endig, Jessica, Tiegs, Gisa, Diehl, Linda. 2022. The ADP-Ribosylation Factor 4d Restricts Regulatory T-Cell Induction via Control of IL-2 Availability. In Cells, 11, . doi:10.3390/cells11172639. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36078047/
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