C57BL/6JCya-Slc25a33em1/Cya
Common Name:
Slc25a33-KO
Product ID:
S-KO-13372
Background:
C57BL/6JCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Slc25a33-KO
Strain ID
KOCMP-70556-Slc25a33-B6J-VA
Gene Name
Product ID
S-KO-13372
Gene Alias
5730438N18Rik; Pnc1
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conventional knockout
Chromosome
4
Phenotype
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Note: When using this mouse strain in a publication, please cite “C57BL/6JCya-Slc25a33em1/Cya mice (Catalog S-KO-13372) were purchased from Cyagen.”
Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000105686
NCBI RefSeq
NM_027460
Target Region
Exon 2~4
Size of Effective Region
~9.5 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
Slc25a33, a member of the solute carrier family 25, functions as a mitochondrial pyrimidine nucleotide transporter [2]. It plays a crucial role in importing/exporting pyrimidine nucleotides into and from mitochondria, which is essential for mitochondrial DNA and RNA synthesis and breakdown. This gene is also involved in pathways related to innate immunity and is potentially associated with mitochondrial function-related processes [1,3]. Genetic models can be valuable in studying its functions in vivo.
In terms of key findings, the mitochondrial protease YME1L proteolysis of SLC25A33 helps preserve pyrimidine pools. Deficiency of YME1L leads to SLC25A33-dependent release of mtDNA and a cGAS-STING-TBK1-dependent inflammatory response, which is induced by cellular pyrimidine deficiency [1]. In addition, in diabetic retinopathy rats, the expression of SLC25A33 is increased, suggesting its potential as a biomarker and therapeutic target for this disease [3].
In conclusion, Slc25a33 is essential for mitochondrial nucleotide transport and is involved in innate immune responses and mitochondrial function. Studies using models like YME1L-deficient and diabetic retinopathy rats have revealed its role in inflammation and diabetic retinopathy, providing insights into potential disease mechanisms and therapeutic strategies related to these conditions.
References:
1. Sprenger, Hans-Georg, MacVicar, Thomas, Bahat, Amir, Giavalisco, Patrick, Langer, Thomas. 2021. Cellular pyrimidine imbalance triggers mitochondrial DNA-dependent innate immunity. In Nature metabolism, 3, 636-650. doi:10.1038/s42255-021-00385-9. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33903774/
2. Di Noia, Maria Antonietta, Todisco, Simona, Cirigliano, Angela, Iacobazzi, Vito, Palmieri, Ferdinando. 2014. The human SLC25A33 and SLC25A36 genes of solute carrier family 25 encode two mitochondrial pyrimidine nucleotide transporters. In The Journal of biological chemistry, 289, 33137-48. doi:10.1074/jbc.M114.610808. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25320081/
3. Peng, Li, Ma, Wei, Xie, Qing, Chen, Baihua. 2021. Identification and validation of hub genes for diabetic retinopathy. In PeerJ, 9, e12126. doi:10.7717/peerj.12126. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34603851/
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