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C57BL/6JCya-Atxn1em1/Cya
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Atxn1-KO
Product ID:
S-KO-20075
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C57BL/6JCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Atxn1-KO
Strain ID
KOCMP-20238-Atxn1-B6J-VB
Gene Name
Atxn1
Product ID
S-KO-20075
Gene Alias
2900016G23Rik; Atx1; Gm10786; Sca1
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
20238
Modification
Conventional knockout
Chromosome
13
Phenotype
MGI:104783
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Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000180110
NCBI RefSeq
NM_001199305
Target Region
Exon 7
Size of Effective Region
~2.6 kb
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Overview of Gene Research
Atxn1, encoding Ataxin-1, is a dosage-sensitive gene closely associated with spinocerebellar ataxia type 1 (SCA1) [1,2,3,5,6]. Its precise expression levels are crucial, as even subtle variations in wild-type Atxn1 levels can lead to ataxia [1]. The protein may be involved in multiple cellular processes, though the exact pathways are still being elucidated. Genetic models, such as mouse models, are valuable for studying Atxn1's function.

In SCA1, a trinucleotide (CAG) repeat expansion in the Atxn1 gene causes the disease. Mutant ATXN1 with polyglutamine expansion forms intranuclear inclusion bodies that sequester RNA molecules, potentially affecting ribosome function and proteome stability [2]. Additionally, post-transcriptional events, like the interaction between the 5' untranslated region of Atxn1 and miR760, fine-tune its expression, and delivering AAV-expressing miR760 can reduce Atxn1 levels and mitigate motor deficits in SCA1 mouse models [6]. Intermediate-length polyglutamine expansions in Atxn1 are associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), especially in C9orf72 expansion carriers [4,7]. Functional experiments show that Atxn1 can reduce the nucleocytoplasmic ratio of TDP-43 and enhance ALS phenotypes in Drosophila [7]. Cas9 editing of Atxn1 in SCA1 mouse models and human iPSC-derived neurons shows potential as a treatment modality, as a 20% reduction of ATXN1 improved behavior deficits without increasing inflammatory markers [3].

In conclusion, Atxn1's tight regulation is essential for normal function, and its dysregulation is implicated in neurodegenerative diseases like SCA1 and ALS. Studies using mouse models and other experimental systems have provided insights into its role in these diseases, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target for SCA1 and possibly ALS.

References:
1. Xie, Mingyi, Swanson, Maurice S. . UTteR control through miRs: fine-tuning ATXN1 levels to prevent ataxia. In Genes & development, 34, 1107-1109. doi:10.1101/gad.343020.120. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32873576/
2. Gkekas, Ioannis, Vagiona, Aimilia-Christina, Pechlivanis, Nikolaos, Andrade-Navarro, Miguel A, Petrakis, Spyros. 2023. Intranuclear inclusions of polyQ-expanded ATXN1 sequester RNA molecules. In Frontiers in molecular neuroscience, 16, 1280546. doi:10.3389/fnmol.2023.1280546. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38125008/
3. Fagan, Kelly J, Chillon, Guillem, Carrell, Ellie M, Waxman, Elisa A, Davidson, Beverly L. 2024. Cas9 editing of ATXN1 in a spinocerebellar ataxia type 1 mice and human iPSC-derived neurons. In Molecular therapy. Nucleic acids, 35, 102317. doi:10.1016/j.omtn.2024.102317. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39314800/
4. Lattante, Serena, Pomponi, Maria Grazia, Conte, Amelia, Zollino, Marcella, Sabatelli, Mario. 2017. ATXN1 intermediate-length polyglutamine expansions are associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. In Neurobiology of aging, 64, 157.e1-157.e5. doi:10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2017.11.011. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29274668/
5. Handler, Hillary P, Duvick, Lisa, Mitchell, Jason S, Zoghbi, Huda Y, Orr, Harry T. 2022. Decreasing mutant ATXN1 nuclear localization improves a spectrum of SCA1-like phenotypes and brain region transcriptomic profiles. In Neuron, 111, 493-507.e6. doi:10.1016/j.neuron.2022.11.017. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36577403/
6. Nitschke, Larissa, Tewari, Ambika, Coffin, Stephanie L, Liu, Zhandong, Zoghbi, Huda Y. 2020. miR760 regulates ATXN1 levels via interaction with its 5' untranslated region. In Genes & development, 34, 1147-1160. doi:10.1101/gad.339317.120. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32763910/
7. Tazelaar, Gijs H P, Boeynaems, Steven, De Decker, Mathias, Veldink, Jan H, van Es, Michael A. 2020. ATXN1 repeat expansions confer risk for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and contribute to TDP-43 mislocalization. In Brain communications, 2, fcaa064. doi:10.1093/braincomms/fcaa064. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32954321/
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