C57BL/6JCya-Hcrtr1em1flox/Cya
Common Name:
Hcrtr1-flox
Product ID:
S-CKO-18002
Background:
C57BL/6JCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Hcrtr1-flox
Strain ID
CKOCMP-230777-Hcrtr1-B6J-VB
Gene Name
Product ID
S-CKO-18002
Gene Alias
Ox1r; ox-1-R; ox1-R
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conditional knockout
Chromosome
4
Phenotype
Document
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Note: When using this mouse strain in a publication, please cite “C57BL/6JCya-Hcrtr1em1flox/Cya mice (Catalog S-CKO-18002) were purchased from Cyagen.”
Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000030562
NCBI RefSeq
NM_198959
Target Region
Exon 5~7
Size of Effective Region
~3.5 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
Hcrtr1, also known as OX1R, is a G-protein-coupled receptor. The endogenous ligands for Hcrtr1 are hypocretin/orexin neuropeptides. Hcrtr1 is associated with the regulation of motivation, reward, and autonomic functions, and is involved in the sleep-wake regulatory circuitry [1].
Hcrtr1 null mice displayed a significant reduction in behavioral despair in the forced swim test and tail suspension test, suggesting that Hcrtr1 signaling may have a role in modulating depression-like behaviors [4]. Also, a high-fat diet may induce depression-like phenotypes via hypocretin-Hcrtr1 mediated inflammation activation, and the Hcrtr1 antagonist SB334867 could reverse some adverse effects [3]. Moreover, an Hcrtr1 gene variant (rs2271933 G > A) has been associated with aggressive behavior, with Hcrtr1 A/A homozygotes showing higher aggression, and this genotype effect was dependent on the experience of stressful life events [2].
In conclusion, Hcrtr1 is crucial for functions related to motivation, reward, and autonomic activities. Research using Hcrtr1 knockout mouse models has revealed its significance in depression-like behaviors and aggressive behavior. Understanding Hcrtr1 may provide insights into the mechanisms of related mental disorders and potentially lead to new treatment strategies.
References:
1. Sun, Yu, Tisdale, Ryan K, Kilduff, Thomas S. 2021. Hypocretin/Orexin Receptor Pharmacology and Sleep Phases. In Frontiers of neurology and neuroscience, 45, 22-37. doi:10.1159/000514963. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34052813/
2. Harro, Jaanus, Laas, Kariina, Eensoo, Diva, Mäestu, Jarek, Veidebaum, Toomas. 2019. Orexin/hypocretin receptor gene (HCRTR1) variation is associated with aggressive behaviour. In Neuropharmacology, 156, 107527. doi:10.1016/j.neuropharm.2019.02.009. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30742846/
3. Dong, Jingyi, Zhang, Jinghui, Cheng, Shangping, Zhang, Yuyan, Lu, Jing. 2024. A high-fat diet induced depression-like phenotype via hypocretin-HCRTR1 mediated inflammation activation. In Food & function, 15, 8661-8673. doi:10.1039/d4fo00210e. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39056112/
4. Scott, Michael M, Marcus, Jacob N, Pettersen, Ami, Elmquist, Joel K, Lutter, Michael. 2011. Hcrtr1 and 2 signaling differentially regulates depression-like behaviors. In Behavioural brain research, 222, 289-94. doi:10.1016/j.bbr.2011.02.044. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21377495/
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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.
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