C57BL/6JCya-Pex2em1/Cya
Common Name:
Pex2-KO
Product ID:
S-KO-19056
Background:
C57BL/6JCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Pex2-KO
Strain ID
KOCMP-19302-Pex2-B6J-VA
Gene Name
Product ID
S-KO-19056
Gene Alias
D3Ertd138e; PAF-1; PMP35; Pxmp3
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conventional knockout
Chromosome
3
Phenotype
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Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000164828
NCBI RefSeq
NM_001163305
Target Region
Exon 5
Size of Effective Region
~1.6 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
Pex2, also known as peroxisomal E3 ubiquitin ligase peroxin 2, is a crucial gene in peroxisomal-related processes. It functions as an E3 ubiquitin ligase, playing a key role in pexophagy (the autophagic degradation of peroxisomes), peroxisomal protein import, and lipid metabolism regulation. Pex2-related pathways are significant for maintaining cellular homeostasis, and genetic models like knockout mice are valuable for studying its functions [1,3].
In Pex2-deficient murine models (a model for Zellweger syndrome), there are severe consequences. Embryonic lethality is observed, along with widespread neuronal lipidosis in the brain. Biochemically, very long chain fatty acids accumulate, and plasmalogens are deficient in various tissues. DHA levels are reduced in the brain and all postnatal tissues. Cholesterol homeostasis is also disrupted, with decreased plasma and liver cholesterol levels, up-regulated SREBP-2 gene expression, and altered activities of cholesterol biosynthetic enzymes. Moreover, peroxisome-dependent pathways such as bile acid biosynthesis are affected [2,4,5].
In conclusion, Pex2 is essential for peroxisomal function, lipid and cholesterol metabolism, and normal development. The Pex2 knockout mouse models have been instrumental in revealing its role in Zellweger syndrome-like phenotypes, highlighting its importance in understanding the pathogenesis of peroxisomal biogenesis disorders.
References:
1. Sargent, Graeme, van Zutphen, Tim, Shatseva, Tatiana, Bandsma, Robert, Kim, Peter Kijun. 2016. PEX2 is the E3 ubiquitin ligase required for pexophagy during starvation. In The Journal of cell biology, 214, 677-90. doi:10.1083/jcb.201511034. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27597759/
2. Faust, P L, Su, H M, Moser, A, Moser, H W. . The peroxisome deficient PEX2 Zellweger mouse: pathologic and biochemical correlates of lipid dysfunction. In Journal of molecular neuroscience : MN, 16, 289-97; discussion 317-21. doi:. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11478384/
3. Platta, Harald W, El Magraoui, Fouzi, Bäumer, Bastian E, Girzalsky, Wolfgang, Erdmann, Ralf. 2009. Pex2 and pex12 function as protein-ubiquitin ligases in peroxisomal protein import. In Molecular and cellular biology, 29, 5505-16. doi:10.1128/MCB.00388-09. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19687296/
4. Kovacs, Werner J, Shackelford, Janis E, Tape, Khanichi N, Fliesler, Steven J, Krisans, Skaidrite K. . Disturbed cholesterol homeostasis in a peroxisome-deficient PEX2 knockout mouse model. In Molecular and cellular biology, 24, 1-13. doi:. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14673138/
5. Faust, Phyllis L, Kovacs, Werner J. 2013. Cholesterol biosynthesis and ER stress in peroxisome deficiency. In Biochimie, 98, 75-85. doi:10.1016/j.biochi.2013.10.019. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24211592/
Quality Control Standard
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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.
Environmental Standards:SPF
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