C57BL/6JCya-Mgpem1flox/Cya
Common Name:
Mgp-flox
Product ID:
S-CKO-18748
Background:
C57BL/6JCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Mgp-flox
Strain ID
CKOCMP-17313-Mgp-B6J-VA
Gene Name
Product ID
S-CKO-18748
Gene Alias
Mglap
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conditional knockout
Chromosome
6
Phenotype
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Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000032342
NCBI RefSeq
NM_008597
Target Region
Exon 2~4
Size of Effective Region
~2.8 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
Mgp, short for Matrix Gla protein, is a vitamin K-dependent, post-translationally modified protein. It was originally identified as a physiological suppressor of ectopic calcification, highly expressed in vascular and cartilaginous tissues, acting as a potent inhibitor of extracellular matrix mineralization [2,4,6]. Mutations in the Mgp gene can lead to Keutel syndrome, an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by abnormal calcifications in various tissues [4,6]. It has also been implicated in multiple biological processes such as cell differentiation, development, and tumorigenesis, and is associated with pathways like the NF-κB pathway [1,5].
In cancer research, Mgp has been found to have diverse roles. In colorectal cancer, Mgp promotes CD8+ T cell exhaustion by activating the NF-κB pathway, leading to liver metastasis. Inhibition of Mgp in a mouse model of CRC liver metastasis significantly decreased the metastasis rate, and combined with αPD1, it further reduced metastasis [1]. In colon cancer, Mgp promotes cell proliferation by enriching intracellular calcium concentration and activating the NF-κB pathway, and is associated with a worse prognosis [5]. In breast cancer, Mgp+ tumor-associated macrophages influence the efficacy of immunotherapy, with increased numbers of these cells upregulating pro-tumorigenic factors after anti-PD-1 treatment [3]. Regarding skeletal development, heterozygous variants in Mgp altering the Cys19 residue cause autosomal dominant spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia. Heterozygous 'knock-in' mice expressing the C19F MGP recapitulate most of the skeletal anomalies observed in affected individuals, suggesting endoplasmic reticulum stress-induced apoptosis of growth plate chondrocytes as the main mechanism [2].
In conclusion, Mgp is crucial in regulating extracellular matrix mineralization, and its dysregulation is associated with various diseases. Studies using mouse models, such as gene knock-in or inhibition in cancer models, have revealed its role in cancer metastasis, cell proliferation, and immune response, as well as in skeletal dysplasia. These findings provide insights into the underlying mechanisms of these diseases and potential therapeutic targets related to Mgp.
References:
1. Rong, Dawei, Sun, Guangshun, Zheng, Zhiying, Tang, Weiwei, Wang, Xuehao. 2022. MGP promotes CD8+ T cell exhaustion by activating the NF-κB pathway leading to liver metastasis of colorectal cancer. In International journal of biological sciences, 18, 2345-2361. doi:10.7150/ijbs.70137. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35414780/
2. Gourgas, Ophélie, Lemire, Gabrielle, Eaton, Alison J, Boycott, Kym M, Murshed, Monzur. 2023. Specific heterozygous variants in MGP lead to endoplasmic reticulum stress and cause spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia. In Nature communications, 14, 7054. doi:10.1038/s41467-023-41651-6. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37923733/
3. Chang, Kexin, Jiao, Yangchi, Zhang, Bo, Fan, Pengyu, Zhang, Juliang. 2024. MGP+ and IDO1+ tumor-associated macrophages facilitate immunoresistance in breast cancer revealed by single-cell RNA sequencing. In International immunopharmacology, 131, 111818. doi:10.1016/j.intimp.2024.111818. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38460300/
4. Caiado, Helena, Conceição, Natércia, Tiago, Daniel, Caldeira, Paulo, Cancela, M Leonor. 2019. Evaluation of MGP gene expression in colorectal cancer. In Gene, 723, 144120. doi:10.1016/j.gene.2019.144120. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31589964/
5. Li, Xueqing, Wei, Rui, Wang, Mizhu, Zhang, Shutian, Min, Li. 2020. MGP Promotes Colon Cancer Proliferation by Activating the NF-κB Pathway through Upregulation of the Calcium Signaling Pathway. In Molecular therapy oncolytics, 17, 371-383. doi:10.1016/j.omto.2020.04.005. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32405535/
6. Hur, David J, Raymond, Gerald V, Kahler, Stephen G, Cohen, Bernard A, Boyadjiev, Simeon A. . A novel MGP mutation in a consanguineous family: review of the clinical and molecular characteristics of Keutel syndrome. In American journal of medical genetics. Part A, 135, 36-40. doi:. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15810001/
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