C57BL/6JCya-Chn2em1/Cya
Common Name:
Chn2-KO
Product ID:
S-KO-19034
Background:
C57BL/6JCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Chn2-KO
Strain ID
KOCMP-69993-Chn2-B6J-VB
Gene Name
Product ID
S-KO-19034
Gene Alias
1700026N20Rik; 4930557O16Rik; ARHGAP3; Bch
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conventional knockout
Chromosome
6
Phenotype
Document
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Note: When using this mouse strain in a publication, please cite “C57BL/6JCya-Chn2em1/Cya mice (Catalog S-KO-19034) were purchased from Cyagen.”
Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000046856
NCBI RefSeq
NM_001163640
Target Region
Exon 8
Size of Effective Region
~0.8 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
Chn2, encoding chimeric protein-2, plays a pivotal role in the formation of nervous circuits by regulating axonal pruning via the Rac-GTPase system [1]. It has also been associated with various biological and disease-related processes.
Genetic studies suggest that Chn2 gene polymorphisms are related to substance dependence. In a study, the methylation levels of the Chn2 gene promoter in methamphetamine-dependent male addicts were significantly higher than those in healthy controls, indicating a significant correlation between abnormal Chn2 gene promoter methylation and methamphetamine dependence [1]. In another study, decreased expression of CHN2 was observed in neutrophil cells from adult-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (aSLE) patients, potentially providing insights into the disease mechanism [2]. A single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs39059 in CPVL/CHN2 was associated with diabetic retinopathy in Chinese type 2 diabetic patients [3]. Also, a novel polymorphism rs186911567 of the CHN2 gene was significantly associated with smoking [4].
In conclusion, Chn2 is crucial for the formation of nervous circuits. Studies related to its methylation, expression changes, and polymorphisms have provided valuable insights into its roles in substance dependence, autoimmune diseases, diabetic retinopathy, and smoking-related behaviors. These findings contribute to understanding the biological functions of Chn2 and its potential implications in various disease conditions.
References:
1. Hao, Liu, Luo, Tao, Dong, Huixi, Tang, Aiguo, Hao, Wei. . CHN2 Promoter Methylation Change May Be Associated With Methamphetamine Dependence. In Shanghai archives of psychiatry, 29, 357-364. doi:10.11919/j.issn.1002-0829.217100. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29719347/
2. Wang, Jing, Yang, Xiran, Zhang, Yanhua, Cui, Jingjing, Liao, Yabin. 2024. Single-cell analysis with childhood and adult systemic lupus erythematosus. In Autoimmunity, 57, 2281228. doi:10.1080/08916934.2023.2281228. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38347676/
3. Hu, Cheng, Zhang, Rong, Yu, Weihui, Xiang, Kunsan, Jia, Weiping. 2011. CPVL/CHN2 genetic variant is associated with diabetic retinopathy in Chinese type 2 diabetic patients. In Diabetes, 60, 3085-9. doi:10.2337/db11-0028. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21911749/
4. Barrio-Real, Laura, Barrueco, Miguel, González-Sarmiento, Rogelio, Caloca, María J. . Association of a novel polymorphism of the β2-chimaerin gene (CHN2) with smoking. In Journal of investigative medicine : the official publication of the American Federation for Clinical Research, 61, 1129-31. doi:10.2310/JIM.0b013e3182a32ff9. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23941981/
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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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