C57BL/6NCya-Grk6em1/Cya
Common Name
Grk6-KO
Product ID
S-KO-08475
Backgroud
C57BL/6NCya
Strain ID
KOCMP-26385-Grk6-B6N-VA
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Grk6-KO
Strain ID
KOCMP-26385-Grk6-B6N-VA
Gene Name
Product ID
S-KO-08475
Gene Alias
Gprk6
Background
C57BL/6NCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conventional knockout
Chromosome
Chr 13
Phenotype
Datasheet
Application
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Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000001115
NCBI RefSeq
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Target Region
Exon 2~15
Size of Effective Region
~9.8 kb
Overview of Gene Research
Grk6, or G protein-coupled receptor kinase 6, is a serine/threonine kinase that phosphorylates agonist-activated G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). It is involved in regulating GPCR-dependent signaling pathways and plays important roles in various biological processes. It has been associated with multiple physiological functions and disease-related pathways, highlighting its overall biological importance. Genetic models, such as knockout mouse models, have been crucial in studying its function [1,2,3].
In lung adenocarcinoma, GRK6 depletion induced by RNA interference led to increased HIF1α levels and activity, suggesting its role in tumor-related hypoxia response [1]. GRK6 -/- mice showed larger hemostatic thrombi during early thrombus formation, increased platelet activation in an agonist-selective manner, indicating its role in regulating hemostasis [2]. GRK6 knockout mice also exhibited lymphocytopenia, loss of hematopoietic stem cells and progenitor populations, demonstrating its importance in hematopoiesis [3].
In conclusion, Grk6 plays essential roles in multiple biological processes including hemostasis, hematopoiesis, and cancer-related hypoxia response. The use of gene knockout mouse models has significantly contributed to understanding its functions in these disease-relevant areas, which helps in developing potential therapeutic strategies for diseases such as lung adenocarcinoma and platelet-related disorders.
References:
1. Yao, Sumei, Ertay, Ayse, Zhou, Yilu, Lv, Xuedong, Wang, Yihua. 2021. GRK6 Depletion Induces HIF Activity in Lung Adenocarcinoma. In Frontiers in oncology, 11, 654812. doi:10.3389/fonc.2021.654812. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34136390/
2. Chen, Xi, Gupta, Shuchi, Cooper, Matthew, Naik, Ulhas P, Ma, Peisong. . GRK6 regulates the hemostatic response to injury through its rate-limiting effects on GPCR signaling in platelets. In Blood advances, 4, 76-86. doi:10.1182/bloodadvances.2019000467. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31899801/
3. Le, Qiumin, Yao, Wenqing, Chen, Yuejun, Zhou, Yuqing, Ma, Lan. 2016. GRK6 regulates ROS response and maintains hematopoietic stem cell self-renewal. In Cell death & disease, 7, e2478. doi:10.1038/cddis.2016.377. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27882944/
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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