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C57BL/6JCya-Traf5em1flox/Cya
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Traf5-flox
Product ID:
S-CKO-18679
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C57BL/6JCya
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Strain Name
Traf5-flox
Strain ID
CKOCMP-22033-Traf5-B6J-VA
Gene Name
Traf5
Product ID
S-CKO-18679
Gene Alias
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Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
22033
Modification
Conditional knockout
Chromosome
1
Phenotype
MGI:107548
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Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000195815
NCBI RefSeq
NM_011633
Target Region
Exon 3
Size of Effective Region
~1.1 kb
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Overview of Gene Research
Traf5, short for Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor-associated Factor 5, is a crucial adaptor molecule in the immune system, participating in various TNF receptor signaling pathways [2,3]. It is involved in multiple biological processes such as inflammation, apoptosis, and cell development, and is associated with pathways like MAPK, NF-κB, and type I IFN signaling [1,3]. Genetic models, like KO mouse models, are valuable tools to study its functions.

In a study on white matter injury (WMI) after Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), CD36 deletion was found to prevent WMI by modulating microglia polarization through the Traf5-MAPK signal pathway. Inhibition of the CD36-Traf5-MAPK axis curtailed microglial polarization toward the pro-inflammatory phenotype [1].

In plasmacytoid dendritic cell (pDC) development, Traf5 was shown to support pDC generation in the bone marrow and contribute to pDC subset homeostasis in the periphery in a cell-intrinsic manner [2].

In myocardial ischemia reperfusion (I/R) injury, Traf5 knockout mice exhibited heavier heart damage, inflammatory response, and cell death, indicating that Traf5 protects against myocardial I/R injury via AKT signaling [4].

In colitis mice, TRAF5-/-CD4 + CD45RBhigh T cells led to more severe intestinal inflammation, and TRAF5 regulates Th1 and Th17 cell differentiation and immune response through Runx1 to participate in the pathogenesis of colitis [5].

In hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), Traf5 knockdown inhibited HCC cell viability, proliferation, migration, invasion, and survival but enhanced necroptosis by suppressing LTBR-mediated NF-κB signaling [6].

In conclusion, Traf5 is essential in regulating inflammation, cell development, and apoptosis. Gene knockout mouse models have revealed its significance in diseases such as WMI after TBI, myocardial I/R injury, colitis, and HCC, providing insights into potential therapeutic strategies for these conditions.

References:
1. Hou, Xiaoxiang, Qu, Xiaolin, Chen, Wen, Zhang, Danfeng, Hou, Lijun. 2024. CD36 deletion prevents white matter injury by modulating microglia polarization through the Traf5-MAPK signal pathway. In Journal of neuroinflammation, 21, 148. doi:10.1186/s12974-024-03143-2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38840180/
2. Kobayashi, Shuhei, Shiota, Yuka, Kawabe, Takeshi, So, Takanori, Ishii, Naoto. 2019. TRAF5 promotes plasmacytoid dendritic cell development from bone marrow progenitors. In Biochemical and biophysical research communications, 521, 353-359. doi:10.1016/j.bbrc.2019.10.123. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31668809/
3. Tang, Jun Chun, Li, Ying, Wang, Yi Lei, Feng, Jian Jun, Zou, Peng Fei. 2022. TRAF5 splicing variants associate with TRAF3 and RIP1 in NF-κB and type I IFN signaling in large yellow croaker Larimichthys crocea. In Fish & shellfish immunology, 130, 418-427. doi:10.1016/j.fsi.2022.09.042. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36152803/
4. Xu, Weipan, Zhang, Li, Ma, Shanxue, Zhang, Kai, Jin, Daoqun. 2020. TRAF5 protects against myocardial ischemia reperfusion injury via AKT signaling. In European journal of pharmacology, 878, 173092. doi:10.1016/j.ejphar.2020.173092. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32234528/
5. Li, Mengting, Gan, Caiqin, Zhang, Runan, Shang, Jian, Zhao, Qiu. 2023. TRAF5 regulates intestinal mucosal Th1/Th17 cell immune responses via Runx1 in colitis mice. In Immunology, 170, 495-509. doi:10.1111/imm.13685. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37575027/
6. Wu, Guolin, Wu, Fangping, Zhou, Yang Qing, Hu, Feng Lin, Fan, Xiaofen. 2023. Silencing of TRAF5 enhances necroptosis in hepatocellular carcinoma by inhibiting LTBR-mediated NF-κB signaling. In PeerJ, 11, e15551. doi:10.7717/peerj.15551. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37366426/
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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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