C57BL/6JCya-Mtrem1/Cya
Common Name:
Mtr-KO
Product ID:
S-KO-18837
Background:
C57BL/6JCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Mtr-KO
Strain ID
KOCMP-238505-Mtr-B6J-VA
Gene Name
Product ID
S-KO-18837
Gene Alias
D830038K18Rik; MS
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conventional knockout
Chromosome
13
Phenotype
Document
Application
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Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000099856
NCBI RefSeq
NM_001081128
Target Region
Exon 3~4
Size of Effective Region
~1.7 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
Mtr, short for 5-Methytetrahydrofolate-Homocysteine Methyltransferase, is a key enzyme in homocysteine metabolism. This process is vital as it helps maintain normal levels of homocysteine in the body, which is related to various physiological functions and is involved in one-carbon metabolism pathways [1,2,3]. Genetic polymorphisms of Mtr are being studied for their potential impacts on health.
The MTR A2756G polymorphism was investigated in relation to several diseases. It was not associated with the risk of recurrent miscarriages [2]. However, in male infertility, a meta-analysis suggested that the MTR A2756G polymorphism might be a potential risk factor, except for in the dominant model [3]. Also, the MTR D919G variant was associated with an increased risk of prostate adenocarcinoma, especially in Asian descendants and hospital-based studies, and might be related to the prognosis of this cancer [4]. In lower-extremity arteriosclerotic occlusion, the G allele in MTR was found to be a high-risk factor, and the GG allele was a risk gene for this condition [1].
In conclusion, Mtr plays a significant role in homocysteine metabolism, and its genetic polymorphisms are associated with various diseases such as male infertility, prostate adenocarcinoma, and lower-extremity arteriosclerotic occlusion. Research on Mtr genetic polymorphisms contributes to understanding the genetic basis of these diseases, potentially providing new insights for diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment strategies.
References:
1. Wen, Zhi-Guo, Lu, Da, Han, Wan-Li, Li, Wen-Ming, Du, Li-Ping. 2020. MTR-G is a high-risk allele for lower-extremity arteriosclerotic occlusion. In The International journal of neuroscience, 132, 1132-1136. doi:10.1080/00207454.2020.1865949. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33345688/
2. Talwar, Seerat, Prasad, Sweta, Kaur, Lovejeet, Sachdeva, Mohinder Pal, Saraswathy, Kallur Nava. 2022. MTR, MTRR and CBS Gene Polymorphisms in Recurrent Miscarriages: A Case Control Study from North India. In Journal of human reproductive sciences, 15, 191-196. doi:10.4103/jhrs.jhrs_186_21. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35928461/
3. Tariq, Tamjeed, Arshad, Adina, Bibi, Ayesha, Ishaq, Bilal, Irfan, Muhammad. . Association of MTR A2756G and MTRR A66G Polymorphisms With Male Infertility: An Updated Meta-Analysis. In American journal of men's health, 17, 15579883231176657. doi:10.1177/15579883231176657. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37249073/
4. Jing, H-W, Yin, L, Yu, H-Y, Zuo, L, Liu, T. . MTR D919G variant is associated with prostate adenocarcinoma risk: evidence based on 51106 subjects. In European review for medical and pharmacological sciences, 24, 8329-8340. doi:10.26355/eurrev_202008_22629. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32894539/
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