C57BL/6JCya-Ms4a2em1/Cya
Common Name:
Ms4a2-KO
Product ID:
S-KO-18057
Background:
C57BL/6JCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Ms4a2-KO
Strain ID
KOCMP-14126-Ms4a2-B6J-VB
Gene Name
Product ID
S-KO-18057
Gene Alias
FcRB; Fce1b; Fcer1b; Fcrbeta; Ms4a1; fcERI
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conventional knockout
Chromosome
19
Phenotype
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Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000164792
NCBI RefSeq
NM_013516
Target Region
Exon 2~7
Size of Effective Region
~6.5 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
Ms4a2, encoding the β chain of the high-affinity IgE receptor (FcεRIβ), is a key gene in the allergic cascade. It is involved in IgE-dependent activation of mast cells, which play important roles in allergic responses and immunity [2,3]. GATA2 and PU.1 cooperate to activate Ms4a2 gene expression through distinct mechanisms [2].
In human mast cells, a novel splice variant of Ms4a2, MS4A2(trunc), lacking exon 3 was identified. Its expression was negatively regulated by stem cell factor (SCF). Overexpression of MS4A2(trunc) induced human lung mast cell death and inhibited HMC-1 cell proliferation, indicating that Ms4a2 has multiple roles beyond regulating acute allergic responses [3]. In a mouse model of atopic dermatitis, topical emollient treatment downregulated the expression of Ms4a2 in the lung, reducing basophil activation [4]. Also, in colorectal cancer, Ms4a2 is one of the five mast cell signature genes. Mast cells in CRC show distinct activation features, and the mast cell signature is linked to a better prognosis [1].
In conclusion, Ms4a2 is crucial for mast cell-mediated immune responses and allergic reactions. Studies in models, such as the discovery of the MS4A2(trunc) splice variant in human mast cells and gene expression changes in mouse models of atopic dermatitis, have provided insights into its functions. In diseases like colorectal cancer, the role of Ms4a2 as part of the mast cell signature in prognosis further emphasizes its significance in disease-related research.
References:
1. Xie, Zhenyu, Niu, Liaoran, Zheng, Gaozan, Zhang, Jian, Zheng, Jianyong. 2023. Single-cell analysis unveils activation of mast cells in colorectal cancer microenvironment. In Cell & bioscience, 13, 217. doi:10.1186/s13578-023-01144-x. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38031173/
2. Ohmori, Shin'ya, Ishijima, Yasushi, Numata, Suzuka, Yamamoto, Masayuki, Ohneda, Kinuko. 2019. GATA2 and PU.1 Collaborate To Activate the Expression of the Mouse Ms4a2 Gene, Encoding FcεRIβ, through Distinct Mechanisms. In Molecular and cellular biology, 39, . doi:10.1128/MCB.00314-19. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31501274/
3. Cruse, Glenn, Kaur, Davinder, Leyland, Mark, Bradding, Peter. 2010. A novel FcεRIβ-chain truncation regulates human mast cell proliferation and survival. In FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, 24, 4047-57. doi:10.1096/fj.10-158378. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20554927/
4. Zhang, Jiayi, Xu, Xintian, Wang, Xiaopan, Chen, Lihong, Zheng, Jie. 2023. Topical emollient prevents the development of atopic dermatitis and atopic march in mice. In Experimental dermatology, 32, 1007-1015. doi:10.1111/exd.14806. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37029953/
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