C57BL/6JCya-Ppm1aem1/Cya
Common Name
Ppm1a-KO
Product ID
S-KO-03758
Backgroud
C57BL/6JCya
Strain ID
KOCMP-19042-Ppm1a-B6J-VA
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Ppm1a-KO
Strain ID
KOCMP-19042-Ppm1a-B6J-VA
Gene Name
Product ID
S-KO-03758
Gene Alias
MMPa-2, MPPa-1, 2310003C21Rik, 2900017D14Rik
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conventional knockout
Chromosome
Chr 12
Phenotype
Datasheet
Application
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Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000021514
NCBI RefSeq
NM_008910
Target Region
Exon 2
Size of Effective Region
~0.9 kb
Overview of Gene Research
Ppm1a, also known as PP2Cα, is a member of the Ser/Thr protein phosphatase family. It catalyzes the removal of phosphate groups from proteins, opposing the action of protein kinases. Ppm1a binds and dephosphorylates various proteins, regulating a wide range of physiological processes such as transcriptional regulation, cell proliferation, and apoptosis. It is involved in signaling pathways like TGF-β/Smad2, which is crucial for modulating osteoarthritis (OA) [3].
In OA, Ppm1a KO mice showed protection against cartilage degeneration and subchondral sclerosis after DMM surgery, with reduced cartilage catabolism and cell apoptosis. Also, p-SMAD2 expression was higher in KO mice chondrocytes, and intra-articular injection of a TGF-β/SMAD2 signaling repressor abolished these protective phenotypes. Specific Ppm1a inhibitors could ameliorate OA severity in C57BL/6J mice, indicating Ppm1a as a potential OA treatment target [1]. In subarachnoid hemorrhage, an engineered peptide blocking the NDRG2-Ppm1a binding reduced astrocytic MMP-9 production and BBB disruption [2].
In summary, Ppm1a is a key regulator in multiple biological processes. Its function has been elucidated through gene knockout mouse models, especially in diseases like OA and those related to blood-brain barrier disruption. These models help identify Ppm1a as a potential therapeutic target in specific disease areas.
References:
1. Ge, Qinwen, Shi, Zhenyu, Zou, Kai-Ao, Tong, Peijian, Jin, Hongting. 2023. Protein phosphatase PPM1A inhibition attenuates osteoarthritis via regulating TGF-β/Smad2 signaling in chondrocytes. In JCI insight, 8, . doi:10.1172/jci.insight.166688. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36752205/
2. Feng, Dayun, Zhou, Jinpeng, Liu, Haixiao, Zhang, Jian, Qu, Yan. 2022. Astrocytic NDRG2-PPM1A interaction exacerbates blood-brain barrier disruption after subarachnoid hemorrhage. In Science advances, 8, eabq2423. doi:10.1126/sciadv.abq2423. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36179025/
3. Li, Mao, Xu, Xingfeng, Su, Yan, Zhou, Yali, Yan, Jianguo. 2021. A comprehensive overview of PPM1A: From structure to disease. In Experimental biology and medicine (Maywood, N.J.), 247, 453-461. doi:10.1177/15353702211061883. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34861123/
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
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