C57BL/6JCya-Nr1i2em1/Cya
Common Name
Nr1i2-KO
Product ID
S-KO-03429
Backgroud
C57BL/6JCya
Strain ID
KOCMP-18171-Nr1i2-B6J-VA
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Nr1i2-KO
Strain ID
KOCMP-18171-Nr1i2-B6J-VA
Gene Name
Product ID
S-KO-03429
Gene Alias
PXR, PXR.1, PXR.2, PXR1, SXR, mPXR
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conventional knockout
Chromosome
Chr 16
Phenotype
Datasheet
Application
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Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000023504
NCBI RefSeq
NM_010936
Target Region
Exon 3~4
Size of Effective Region
~1.3 kb
Overview of Gene Research
Nr1i2, also known as the Pregnane X Receptor (PXR), is a nuclear receptor classified as a xenoreceptor. It regulates the transcription level of major drug-metabolizing enzymes and transporters upon activation by various xenobiotics, including marketed drugs, thus facilitating the elimination of xenobiotics from the body [1]. It is also involved in multiple biological processes, such as influencing the intestinal mesenchyme to restrain inflammation and fibrosis [2].
In a study on inflammatory bowel diseases, Nr1i2-/-mice showed exacerbated fibrosis after DSS-induced colitis, along with greater neutrophil infiltration and innate cytokine production. Deletion of PXR in fibroblasts recapitulated this phenotype, highlighting the role of Nr1i2 in regulating intestinal inflammation and fibrosis [2]. In another study, Nr1i2-/-mice had a "leaky" gut physiology and up-regulation of the Toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling pathway, indicating its role in maintaining gastrointestinal barrier function [3].
In conclusion, Nr1i2 is crucial for drug metabolism and elimination. Model-based research, especially using Nr1i2 knockout mouse models, has revealed its significant role in intestinal inflammation, fibrosis, and gastrointestinal barrier function. These findings contribute to understanding the pathogenesis of related diseases such as inflammatory bowel diseases and potentially offer new therapeutic targets.
References:
1. Mbatchi, Litaty Céphanoée, Brouillet, Jean-Paul, Evrard, Alexandre. 2017. Genetic variations of the xenoreceptors NR1I2 and NR1I3 and their effect on drug disposition and response variability. In Pharmacogenomics, 19, 61-77. doi:10.2217/pgs-2017-0121. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29199543/
2. Flannigan, Kyle L, Nieves, Kristoff M, Szczepanski, Holly E, Mani, Sridhar, Hirota, Simon A. 2022. The Pregnane X Receptor and Indole-3-Propionic Acid Shape the Intestinal Mesenchyme to Restrain Inflammation and Fibrosis. In Cellular and molecular gastroenterology and hepatology, 15, 765-795. doi:10.1016/j.jcmgh.2022.10.014. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36309199/
3. Venkatesh, Madhukumar, Mukherjee, Subhajit, Wang, Hongwei, Khanna, Kamal M, Mani, Sridhar. 2014. Symbiotic bacterial metabolites regulate gastrointestinal barrier function via the xenobiotic sensor PXR and Toll-like receptor 4. In Immunity, 41, 296-310. doi:10.1016/j.immuni.2014.06.014. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25065623/
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
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