C57BL/6JCya-Arhgef2em1/Cya
Common Name:
Arhgef2-KO
Product ID:
S-KO-18724
Background:
C57BL/6JCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Arhgef2-KO
Strain ID
KOCMP-16800-Arhgef2-B6J-VB
Gene Name
Product ID
S-KO-18724
Gene Alias
GEF; GEF-H1; GEFH1; LFP40; Lbcl1; Lfc; P40; mKIAA0651
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conventional knockout
Chromosome
3
Phenotype
Document
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Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000029694
NCBI RefSeq
NM_008487
Target Region
Exon 5~9
Size of Effective Region
~2.7 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
Arhgef2, also known as Rho/Rac guanine nucleotide exchange factor 2, is crucial for controlling the spatiotemporal activation of Rho GTPase. It modulates cytoskeleton dynamics, cell division, and cell migration, participating in pathways like RhoA signaling. It is of great biological importance in processes such as hematopoiesis, neural differentiation, and tumor-related developments [1,4,5,6]. Genetic models, especially knockout (KO) mouse models, are valuable for studying its functions.
In a mouse model of inflammatory colorectal cancer, Ythdf1 knockout dampened tumor growth, and YTHDF1 was found to promote ARHGEF2 translation, with ARHGEF2 being a key downstream target regulating RhoA signaling, cell growth, and metastasis [1]. In hepatocellular carcinoma, ER stress up-regulated ARHGEF2 through ZNF263, and ARHGEF2 promoted angiogenesis and treatment resistance via the EDN1 pathway [2]. In prostate cancer, androgen deprivation restored ARHGEF2, promoting neuroendocrine differentiation and treatment resistance [3]. In the cerebral cortex, Arhgef2 knockout decreased Mettl14 expression and total m6A level, reducing m6A methylation of Npdc1 and Cend1, thus impairing neural differentiation [4]. In hematopoietic stem cells, Arhgef2-/-cells showed impaired hematopoietic recovery and increased misoriented divisions, and knockdown in human HSCs also impaired hematopoiesis [5]. In a consanguineous pedigree, a homozygous frameshift mutation in ARHGEF2 caused intellectual disability, midbrain-hindbrain malformation, and mild microcephaly, and Arhgef2 mutant mice recapitulated the human brain malformation [6].
In conclusion, Arhgef2 is essential for multiple biological processes. Its role in diseases such as colorectal cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, prostate cancer, and neurodevelopmental disorders has been revealed through KO mouse models and other functional studies. Understanding Arhgef2's functions provides insights into disease mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets.
References:
1. Wang, Shiyan, Gao, Shanshan, Zeng, Yong, Yu, Jun, He, Housheng Hansen. 2021. N6-Methyladenosine Reader YTHDF1 Promotes ARHGEF2 Translation and RhoA Signaling in Colorectal Cancer. In Gastroenterology, 162, 1183-1196. doi:10.1053/j.gastro.2021.12.269. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34968454/
2. Zhu, Yue, Liu, Weiwei, Wang, Zishu, Liu, Jiatao, Sun, Guoping. 2022. ARHGEF2/EDN1 pathway participates in ER stress-related drug resistance of hepatocellular carcinoma by promoting angiogenesis and malignant proliferation. In Cell death & disease, 13, 652. doi:10.1038/s41419-022-05099-8. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35896520/
3. Chen, Xuanrong, Shao, Yi, Wei, Wanqing, Niu, Yuanjie, Shang, Zhiqun. 2022. Androgen deprivation restores ARHGEF2 to promote neuroendocrine differentiation of prostate cancer. In Cell death & disease, 13, 927. doi:10.1038/s41419-022-05366-8. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36335093/
4. Zhou, Pei, Qi, Yifei, Fang, Xiang, Kaindl, Angela M, Hu, Hao. 2021. Arhgef2 regulates neural differentiation in the cerebral cortex through mRNA m6A-methylation of Npdc1 and Cend1. In iScience, 24, 102645. doi:10.1016/j.isci.2021.102645. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34142067/
5. Chan, Derek C H, Xu, Joshua, Vujovic, Ana, Rottapel, Robert K, Hope, Kristin J. . Arhgef2 regulates mitotic spindle orientation in hematopoietic stem cells and is essential for productive hematopoiesis. In Blood advances, 5, 3120-3133. doi:10.1182/bloodadvances.2020002539. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34406376/
6. Ravindran, Ethiraj, Hu, Hao, Yuzwa, Scott A, Hübner, Christoph, Kaindl, Angela M. 2017. Homozygous ARHGEF2 mutation causes intellectual disability and midbrain-hindbrain malformation. In PLoS genetics, 13, e1006746. doi:10.1371/journal.pgen.1006746. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28453519/
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