C57BL/6JCya-Lemd2em1/Cya
Common Name:
Lemd2-KO
Product ID:
S-KO-18728
Background:
C57BL/6JCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Lemd2-KO
Strain ID
KOCMP-224640-Lemd2-B6J-VA
Gene Name
Product ID
S-KO-18728
Gene Alias
Lem2; NET25
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conventional knockout
Chromosome
17
Phenotype
Document
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Note: When using this mouse strain in a publication, please cite “C57BL/6JCya-Lemd2em1/Cya mice (Catalog S-KO-18728) were purchased from Cyagen.”
Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000055117
NCBI RefSeq
NM_146075
Target Region
Exon 4~5
Size of Effective Region
~1.7 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
LEMD2, the gene encoding LEM domain-containing protein 2, is an inner nuclear membrane protein. It plays crucial roles in maintaining nuclear envelope integrity, chromatin organization, and is involved in DNA damage response pathways. The protein contains a Lap2/Emerin/Man1 (LEM)-domain which is important for its interactions with other proteins [1,2].
Knock-in mice carrying the human c.T38>G Lemd2 mutation (p.L13>R in the LEM domain) developed severe dilated cardiomyopathy, cardiac fibrosis, and premature death [2]. These mice recapitulated human disease phenotypes, such as ventricular arrhythmias and conduction disease [1]. In knock-in cardiomyocytes, there were increased nuclear membrane invaginations, decreased nuclear circularity, increased DNA damage, and premature senescence [1]. The p.L13R mutation disrupted the interaction between mutant LEMD2 and BAF, impairing the nuclear envelope rupture repair process [1]. Additionally, in mutant HeLa-cells under increased mechanical stress, there was impaired nuclear envelope rupture repair, cytoplasmic leakage of the DNA repair factor KU80, increased DNA damage, and recruitment of cGAS to the nuclear membrane and micronuclei [1].
In conclusion, LEMD2 is essential for genome stability and cardiac function. Studies using Lemd2 knock-in mouse models have revealed its role in maintaining nuclear architecture and DNA integrity, and its disruption is associated with the development of cardiomyopathy. Understanding LEMD2's function provides insights into the pathogenesis of related heart diseases and may offer potential targets for treatment.
References:
1. Chen, Ruping, Buchmann, Simone, Kroth, Amos, Frantz, Stefan, Gerull, Brenda. 2023. Mechanistic Insights of the LEMD2 p.L13R Mutation and Its Role in Cardiomyopathy. In Circulation research, 132, e43-e58. doi:10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.122.321929. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36656972/
2. Caravia, Xurde M, Ramirez-Martinez, Andres, Gan, Peiheng, Liu, Ning, Olson, Eric N. 2022. Loss of function of the nuclear envelope protein LEMD2 causes DNA damage-dependent cardiomyopathy. In The Journal of clinical investigation, 132, . doi:10.1172/JCI158897. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36377660/
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