C57BL/6JCya-Ephx2em1flox/Cya
Common Name:
Ephx2-flox
Product ID:
S-CKO-18309
Background:
C57BL/6JCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Ephx2-flox
Strain ID
CKOCMP-13850-Ephx2-B6J-VB
Gene Name
Product ID
S-CKO-18309
Gene Alias
CEH; Eph2; SEH; sEP
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conditional knockout
Chromosome
14
Phenotype
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Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000070515
NCBI RefSeq
NM_007940
Target Region
Exon 4~5
Size of Effective Region
~1.6 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
Ephx2, also known as epoxide hydrolase 2, encodes a 11,12-EET-hydrolytic enzyme. It is involved in the arachidonic acid (AA) metabolic pathway [1,3]. By hydrolyzing epoxyeicosatrienoic acids (EETs) to less active dihydroxyeicosatrienoic acids, Ephx2 diminishes the benefits of EETs, which have effects like coronary vasodilation and protection against post-ischemic mitochondrial damage [4].
In various disease models, Ephx2 has shown significant impacts. In muscle regeneration, deletion of Ephx2 led to the accumulation of 11,12-EET, which accelerated muscle regeneration, and EPHX2 accumulation in aged muscle was reversed by 11,12-EET treatment [1]. In cardiac ischemia-reperfusion, disruption of Ephx2 in cardiomyocytes (but not endothelial cells) improved functional recovery in isolated mouse hearts [4]. In Alzheimer's disease, EPHX2 may mediate pathogenesis by affecting the entire hippocampal volume, and no potential side-effects of targeting it were found [2]. In prostate cancer, EPHX2 was frequently deleted, and its decreased expression was correlated with the Gleason grade and disease-free survival time [3]. In colon cancer, EPHX2 was shown to inhibit tumor progression by promoting fatty acid degradation [5]. In hepatocellular carcinoma, down-regulation of EPHX2 was associated with disease development, and it was identified as an independent prognostic biomarker [6].
In conclusion, Ephx2 plays a crucial role in multiple biological processes and disease conditions. Gene-knockout or conditional-knockout mouse models have been instrumental in revealing its functions in muscle regeneration, cardiac function after ischemia-reperfusion, Alzheimer's disease, prostate cancer, colon cancer, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Understanding Ephx2's functions provides insights into disease mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets.
References:
1. Chi, Zhexu, Chen, Sheng, Yang, Dehang, Ding, Kefeng, Wang, Di. 2024. Gasdermin D-mediated metabolic crosstalk promotes tissue repair. In Nature, 634, 1168-1177. doi:10.1038/s41586-024-08022-7. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39260418/
2. Su, Wei-Ming, Gu, Xiao-Jing, Dou, Meng, Wang, Yi, Chen, Yong-Ping. 2023. Systematic druggable genome-wide Mendelian randomisation identifies therapeutic targets for Alzheimer's disease. In Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry, 94, 954-961. doi:10.1136/jnnp-2023-331142. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37349091/
3. Liu, Ming-Sheng, Zhao, Hui, Xu, Chen-Xiang, Jin, Yang, Zhou, Hong-Qing. . Clinical significance of EPHX2 deregulation in prostate cancer. In Asian journal of andrology, 23, 109-115. doi:10.4103/aja.aja_34_20. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32687069/
4. Edin, Matthew L, Gruzdev, Artiom, Bradbury, J Alyce, Fleming, Ingrid, Zeldin, Darryl C. 2023. Disruption of Ephx2 in cardiomyocytes but not endothelial cells improves functional recovery after ischemia-reperfusion in isolated mouse hearts. In The Journal of biological chemistry, 299, 103049. doi:10.1016/j.jbc.2023.103049. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36822325/
5. Zhou, Yiran, Li, Xiao, Guan, Aoran, Wang, Ruotian, Li, Ruhong. 2022. EPHX2 Inhibits Colon Cancer Progression by Promoting Fatty Acid Degradation. In Frontiers in oncology, 12, 870721. doi:10.3389/fonc.2022.870721. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35433439/
6. Zhan, Ke, Bai, Yang, Liao, Shengtao, Qiu, Liewang, Mei, Zhechuan. 2021. Identification and validation of EPHX2 as a prognostic biomarker in hepatocellular carcinoma. In Molecular medicine reports, 24, . doi:10.3892/mmr.2021.12289. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34278494/
Quality Control Standard
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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.
Environmental Standards:SPF
Available Region:Global
Source:Cyagen