C57BL/6JCya-Macf1em1flox/Cya
Common Name:
Macf1-flox
Product ID:
S-CKO-18345
Background:
C57BL/6JCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Macf1-flox
Strain ID
CKOCMP-11426-Macf1-B6J-VB
Gene Name
Product ID
S-CKO-18345
Gene Alias
ABP620; Acf7; Aclp7; D830031N03Rik; MACF; mKIAA0465; mKIAA0754
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conditional knockout
Chromosome
4
Phenotype
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Note: When using this mouse strain in a publication, please cite “C57BL/6JCya-Macf1em1flox/Cya mice (Catalog S-CKO-18345) were purchased from Cyagen.”
Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000082108
NCBI RefSeq
NM_001199137
Target Region
Exon 6~7
Size of Effective Region
~2.2 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
Microtubule actin crosslinking factor 1 (MACF1), also known as actin crosslinking factor 7 (ACF7), is a spectraplakin that plays a crucial role in coordinating cytoskeleton elements like actin microfilaments and microtubules. It is involved in multiple signaling pathways, such as the Wnt/β -catenin and GSK -3 signaling pathways, and is essential for various cellular processes including cell-cell connections, polarity, vesicular transport, proliferation, and migration [2,3].
Loss-of-function studies using knockout mouse models have revealed the significance of MACF1. In embryo development, it is pivotal [1]. In bone, conditional knockout (cKO) of mesenchymal Macf1 in mice led to decreased osteogenic differentiation, ossification retardation in early development, and attenuated bone mass and formation capability in adulthood. MACF1 promotes osteoblast differentiation by sequestering repressors in the cytoplasm, and enhances osteoblastic cell migration through regulating MAP1B via the GSK3β/TCF7 pathway [4,5,6]. In the nervous system, genetic mutation or dysregulation of MACF1 has been associated with neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative diseases like schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease [2].
In conclusion, MACF1 is essential for normal functions in many tissues. KO/CKO mouse models have been instrumental in revealing its roles in embryo development, neural development, and bone-related processes. These findings contribute to understanding the pathogenesis of related diseases such as osteoporosis, schizophrenia, and Parkinson's disease, and suggest that MACF1 could be a potential therapeutic target for some of these conditions.
References:
1. Hu, Lifang, Xiao, Yunyun, Xiong, Zhipeng, Zhang, Ge, Qian, Airong. 2017. MACF1, versatility in tissue-specific function and in human disease. In Seminars in cell & developmental biology, 69, 3-8. doi:10.1016/j.semcdb.2017.05.017. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28577926/
2. Moffat, Jeffrey J, Ka, Minhan, Jung, Eui-Man, Smith, Amanda L, Kim, Woo-Yang. 2017. The role of MACF1 in nervous system development and maintenance. In Seminars in cell & developmental biology, 69, 9-17. doi:10.1016/j.semcdb.2017.05.020. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28579452/
3. Cusseddu, Rebecca, Robert, Amélie, Côté, Jean-François. 2021. Strength Through Unity: The Power of the Mega-Scaffold MACF1. In Frontiers in cell and developmental biology, 9, 641727. doi:10.3389/fcell.2021.641727. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33816492/
4. Hu, Lifang, Yin, Chong, Chen, Dong, Zhang, Yi, Qian, Airong. 2021. MACF1 promotes osteoblast differentiation by sequestering repressors in cytoplasm. In Cell death and differentiation, 28, 2160-2178. doi:10.1038/s41418-021-00744-9. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33664480/
5. Su, Peihong, Tian, Ye, Yin, Chong, Li, Yu, Qian, Airong. 2021. MACF1 promotes osteoblastic cell migration by regulating MAP1B through the GSK3beta/TCF7 pathway. In Bone, 154, 116238. doi:10.1016/j.bone.2021.116238. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34700040/
6. Zhao, Fan, Ma, Xiaoli, Qiu, Wuxia, Wu, Xiaoyang, Qian, Airong. 2020. Mesenchymal MACF1 Facilitates SMAD7 Nuclear Translocation to Drive Bone Formation. In Cells, 9, . doi:10.3390/cells9030616. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32143362/
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