C57BL/6JCya-Rras2em1flox/Cya
Common Name:
Rras2-flox
Product ID:
S-CKO-17998
Background:
C57BL/6JCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Rras2-flox
Strain ID
CKOCMP-66922-Rras2-B6J-VB
Gene Name
Product ID
S-CKO-17998
Gene Alias
2610016H24Rik; TC21
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conditional knockout
Chromosome
7
Phenotype
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Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000069449
NCBI RefSeq
NM_025846.2
Target Region
Exon 3~4
Size of Effective Region
~1.9 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
RRAS2, a member of the R-Ras subfamily of Ras-like low-molecular-weight GTPases, is ubiquitously expressed and is considered to regulate cell proliferation and differentiation via the RAS/MAPK signaling pathway [2,4]. It plays a role in various biological processes, such as shaping the TCR repertoire by setting the threshold for negative selection in thymus-derived αβ T cells [5].
In disease-related research, conditional knock-in mice overexpressing wild-type human RRAS2 in mammary epithelial cells developed triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) in a pregnancy-dependent manner, indicating that overexpression of wild-type RRAS2 is a key driver in TNBC [1]. In osteosarcoma, knockdown of RRAS2 using RNA interference reduced cell proliferation and migration by inactivating the MEK/ERK signaling pathway, suggesting its oncogenic role [3]. Also, germline-activating RRAS2 mutations have been found to cause Noonan syndrome. Functional analyses of mutant RRAS2 in zebrafish models showed craniofacial defects and macrocephaly, demonstrating the in-vivo pathogenicity of these mutations [2].
In conclusion, RRAS2 is crucial in regulating cell processes through the RAS/MAPK pathway. Research using mouse and zebrafish models has revealed its significant roles in breast cancer, osteosarcoma, and Noonan syndrome. These models have provided insights into how RRAS2 dysregulation contributes to disease development, offering potential therapeutic targets for these conditions.
References:
1. Cifuentes, Claudia, Oeste, Clara L, Fernández-Pisonero, Isabel, Bustelo, Xosé R, Alarcón, Balbino. 2024. Unmutated RRAS2 emerges as a key oncogene in post-partum-associated triple negative breast cancer. In Molecular cancer, 23, 142. doi:10.1186/s12943-024-02054-3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38987766/
2. Niihori, Tetsuya, Nagai, Koki, Fujita, Atsushi, Katsanis, Nicholas, Aoki, Yoko. 2019. Germline-Activating RRAS2 Mutations Cause Noonan Syndrome. In American journal of human genetics, 104, 1233-1240. doi:10.1016/j.ajhg.2019.04.014. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31130285/
3. Wang, Kejun, Peng, Kan. . RRAS2 knockdown suppresses osteosarcoma progression by inactivating the MEK/ERK signaling pathway. In Anti-cancer drugs, 30, 933-939. doi:10.1097/CAD.0000000000000799. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31517733/
4. Iida, Takaya, Igarashi, Arisa, Fukunaga, Kae, Matsubara, Yoichi, Kaname, Tadashi. 2024. Functional analysis of RRAS2 pathogenic variants with a Noonan-like phenotype. In Frontiers in genetics, 15, 1383176. doi:10.3389/fgene.2024.1383176. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38601074/
5. Martínez-Riaño, Ana, Bovolenta, Elena R, Boccasavia, Viola L, van Santen, Hisse M, Alarcon, Balbino. 2019. RRAS2 shapes the TCR repertoire by setting the threshold for negative selection. In The Journal of experimental medicine, 216, 2427-2447. doi:10.1084/jem.20181959. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31324740/
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