C57BL/6NCya-Trp53em1/Cya
Common Name:
Trp53-KO
Product ID:
S-KO-16097
Background:
C57BL/6NCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Trp53-KO
Strain ID
KOCMP-22059-Trp53-B6N-VB
Gene Name
Product ID
S-KO-16097
Gene Alias
Tp53; bbl; bfy; bhy; p44; p53
Background
C57BL/6NCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conventional knockout
Chromosome
11
Phenotype
Document
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Note: When using this mouse strain in a publication, please cite “C57BL/6NCya-Trp53em1/Cya mice (Catalog S-KO-16097) were purchased from Cyagen.”
Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000108658
NCBI RefSeq
NM_011640
Target Region
Exon 2~9
Size of Effective Region
~3.7 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
Trp53, the mouse ortholog of the human TP53 gene, is a crucial tumor suppressor gene. Its protein product, p53, is often called the "guardian of the genome" as it regulates multiple key processes including the cell cycle, DNA repair, apoptosis, cellular metabolism, and senescence, thus balancing cell death and proliferation. Mutations or deletions of TP53 lead to loss of p53 activity, which is a common feature in the majority of sporadic cancers. Genetic models, such as knockout and transgenic mice, are valuable tools for studying Trp53.
In Trp53 knockout mouse studies, Trp53 -/- mice showed no mammary gland phenotype initially, but BALB/c-Trp53 -/- mice demonstrated a delayed involution phenotype and a mammary tumor phenotype. This suggests the role of Trp53 in mammary gland involution, and how its loss can contribute to tumorigenesis in cooperation with other factors like hormones, chemical carcinogens, and oncogenic pathways [1]. In another study, dual loss of Rb1 and Trp53 in the mouse adrenal medulla led to the development of bilateral pheochromocytomas, indicating that Trp53 is an efficient genetic modifier of Rb1 loss in the development of this tumor type, while loss of Trp53 alone generally had no effect on adrenal chromaffin cell homeostasis [3].
In conclusion, Trp53 plays a vital role in maintaining genomic stability and preventing tumorigenesis through its regulation of multiple cellular processes. The use of Trp53 knockout mouse models has provided significant insights into its role in diseases such as breast cancer and pheochromocytoma, enhancing our understanding of the underlying molecular mechanisms and potentially guiding the development of targeted therapies.
References:
1. Blackburn, Anneke C, Jerry, D Joseph. 2002. Knockout and transgenic mice of Trp53: what have we learned about p53 in breast cancer? In Breast cancer research : BCR, 4, 101-11. doi:. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12052252/
2. Merino, Diana, Malkin, David. . p53 and hereditary cancer. In Sub-cellular biochemistry, 85, 1-16. doi:10.1007/978-94-017-9211-0_1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25201186/
3. Tonks, Ian D, Mould, Arne W, Schroder, Wayne A, Walker, Graeme J, Kay, Graham F. . Dual loss of rb1 and Trp53 in the adrenal medulla leads to spontaneous pheochromocytoma. In Neoplasia (New York, N.Y.), 12, 235-43. doi:. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20234817/
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