C57BL/6JCya-Hcrtr1em1/Cya
Common Name:
Hcrtr1-KO
Product ID:
S-KO-20030
Background:
C57BL/6JCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Hcrtr1-KO
Strain ID
KOCMP-230777-Hcrtr1-B6J-VA
Gene Name
Product ID
S-KO-20030
Gene Alias
Ox1r; ox-1-R; ox1-R
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conventional knockout
Chromosome
4
Phenotype
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Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000030562
NCBI RefSeq
NM_198959
Target Region
Exon 5~7
Size of Effective Region
~3.5 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
Hcrtr1, also known as OX1R, is a G-protein-coupled receptor. The endogenous ligands for Hcrtr1 are the neuropeptides hypocretin-1/orexin-A. Hcrtr1 is associated with the regulation of motivation, reward, and autonomic functions. It is part of the hypocretin/orexin system, which is crucial for the endogenous sleep-wake regulatory circuitry [1].
Genetic and pharmacological inhibition studies in mice have provided insights into Hcrtr1's role. Hcrtr1 null mice showed a significant reduction in behavioral despair in the forced swim test and tail suspension test, similar to wild-type mice treated with the Hcrtr1 antagonist SB-334867, suggesting an anti-depressant-like effect [4]. In addition, the HCRTR1 gene variant (rs2271933 G > A) has been associated with aggressive behavior, with A/A homozygotes reporting higher aggression in both self-report and interview measures, and being more likely to breach the law [2]. Also, in the context of depression, excessive hypocretin-1 acting on HCRTR1 impairs adult hippocampal neuroplasticity and cognitive function through reducing lactate production and BDNF expression, and HCRTR1 antagonists can reverse these changes [3].
In summary, Hcrtr1 plays a significant role in regulating behaviors such as motivation, reward, aggression, and depression-like behaviors. The use of Hcrtr1 knockout mouse models and pharmacological inhibition has revealed its functions in these biological processes, contributing to our understanding of related diseases like depression and aggression-related disorders [2,3,4].
References:
1. Sun, Yu, Tisdale, Ryan K, Kilduff, Thomas S. 2021. Hypocretin/Orexin Receptor Pharmacology and Sleep Phases. In Frontiers of neurology and neuroscience, 45, 22-37. doi:10.1159/000514963. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34052813/
2. Harro, Jaanus, Laas, Kariina, Eensoo, Diva, Mäestu, Jarek, Veidebaum, Toomas. 2019. Orexin/hypocretin receptor gene (HCRTR1) variation is associated with aggressive behaviour. In Neuropharmacology, 156, 107527. doi:10.1016/j.neuropharm.2019.02.009. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30742846/
3. Chen, Bing, Jin, Kangyu, Dong, Jingyi, Chen, Zuobing, Lu, Jing. 2024. Hypocretin-1/Hypocretin Receptor 1 Regulates Neuroplasticity and Cognitive Function through Hippocampal Lactate Homeostasis in Depressed Model. In Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany), 11, e2405354. doi:10.1002/advs.202405354. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39119889/
4. Scott, Michael M, Marcus, Jacob N, Pettersen, Ami, Elmquist, Joel K, Lutter, Michael. 2011. Hcrtr1 and 2 signaling differentially regulates depression-like behaviors. In Behavioural brain research, 222, 289-94. doi:10.1016/j.bbr.2011.02.044. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21377495/
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Post-cryopreservation: A vial of cryopreserved sperms is selected for in-vitro fertilization from each batch.
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