C57BL/6JCya-Gna11em1/Cya
Common Name:
Gna11-KO
Product ID:
S-KO-17441
Background:
C57BL/6JCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Gna11-KO
Strain ID
KOCMP-14672-Gna11-B6J-VB
Gene Name
Product ID
S-KO-17441
Gene Alias
Dsk7; E430025L19; Hg1k; g alpha-11
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conventional knockout
Chromosome
10
Phenotype
Document
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Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000043604
NCBI RefSeq
NM_010301.4
Target Region
Exon 2~3
Size of Effective Region
~2.6 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
Gna11, encoding the alpha subunit of the heterotrimeric G protein G11, is involved in multiple signaling pathways, most notably the activation of phospholipase C upon mutation, which in turn impacts the activity of the transcription factor YAP [2]. These signaling cascades are crucial for normal cellular functions and their dysregulation can lead to various biological consequences. Genetic models, such as gene knockout (KO) or conditional knockout (CKO) mouse models, would be valuable in further elucidating its function.
Mutations in Gna11 are associated with several diseases. In uveal melanoma, Gna11 mutations, occurring in nearly 80-90% of cases in a mutually exclusive pattern with Gnaq mutations, act as driver genes in oncogenesis [2,3,6,7]. In Sturge-Weber syndrome, Gna11 somatic mutations have been reported, and patients with Gna11-SWS show distinct neurological and dermatological features compared to classic Gnaq-SWS, including disseminated capillary malformation, extremity hyper-or hypotrophy, and a milder neurological picture [1,4]. Additionally, Gna11 germline variants are related to disorders of calcium metabolism, with loss-and gain-of-function mutations causing familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia type 2 (FHH2) and autosomal dominant hypocalcemia type 2 (ADH2) respectively [5].
In conclusion, Gna11 plays a significant role in multiple biological processes through its involvement in signaling pathways. Its mutations are linked to diseases like uveal melanoma, Sturge-Weber syndrome, and calcium metabolism disorders. The study of Gna11 using KO/CKO mouse models could potentially provide more in-depth insights into these disease mechanisms, contributing to the development of targeted therapies for these conditions.
References:
1. Yeom, SangEun, Comi, Anne M. 2022. Updates on Sturge-Weber Syndrome. In Stroke, 53, 3769-3779. doi:10.1161/STROKEAHA.122.038585. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36263782/
2. Silva-Rodríguez, Paula, Fernández-Díaz, Daniel, Bande, Manuel, Loidi, Lourdes, Blanco-Teijeiro, María José. 2022. GNAQ and GNA11 Genes: A Comprehensive Review on Oncogenesis, Prognosis and Therapeutic Opportunities in Uveal Melanoma. In Cancers, 14, . doi:10.3390/cancers14133066. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35804836/
3. Jager, Martine J, Shields, Carol L, Cebulla, Colleen M, Shields, Jerry A, Damato, Bertil E. 2020. Uveal melanoma. In Nature reviews. Disease primers, 6, 24. doi:10.1038/s41572-020-0158-0. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32273508/
4. Dompmartin, Anne, van der Vleuten, Carine J M, Dekeuleneer, Valérie, Vikkula, Miikka, Boon, Laurence. 2022. GNA11-mutated Sturge-Weber syndrome has distinct neurological and dermatological features. In European journal of neurology, 29, 3061-3070. doi:10.1111/ene.15452. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35715928/
5. Howles, Sarah A, Gorvin, Caroline M, Cranston, Treena, Hannan, Fadil M, Thakker, Rajesh V. 2023. GNA11 Variants Identified in Patients with Hypercalcemia or Hypocalcemia. In Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, 38, 907-917. doi:10.1002/jbmr.4803. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36970776/
6. Chattopadhyay, Chandrani, Kim, Dae Won, Gombos, Dan S, Woodman, Scott E, Patel, Sapna P. 2016. Uveal melanoma: From diagnosis to treatment and the science in between. In Cancer, 122, 2299-312. doi:10.1002/cncr.29727. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26991400/
7. Shoushtari, Alexander N, Carvajal, Richard D. . GNAQ and GNA11 mutations in uveal melanoma. In Melanoma research, 24, 525-34. doi:10.1097/CMR.0000000000000121. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25304237/
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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.
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