C57BL/6JCya-Uts2em1/Cya
Common Name:
Uts2-KO
Product ID:
S-KO-20388
Background:
C57BL/6JCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Uts2-KO
Strain ID
KOCMP-24111-Uts2-B6J-VB
Gene Name
Product ID
S-KO-20388
Gene Alias
UII; Ucn2; prepro-UII
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conventional knockout
Chromosome
4
Phenotype
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Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000030803
NCBI RefSeq
NM_011910
Target Region
Exon 2~3
Size of Effective Region
~2.8 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
Uts2, also known as urotensin II, is an undecapeptide hormone and the most potent vasoconstrictor identified so far. It has a highly conserved structure through mammalian phylogeny. Uts2 is involved in various physiological and pathological processes, with its functions including vasoconstriction and possible roles in fibrosis, apoptosis, and glucose metabolism, suggesting its importance in maintaining physiological homeostasis and potential implications in disease development [4,6].
In Behçet's disease, the Thr/Thr genotype and the Thr allele of Uts2 rs228648 variant were significantly higher in patients compared with normal controls, indicating its role in the development and clinical modulation of the disease [1]. In colon cancer, Uts2 was part of a five-immune gene prognostic risk model, which could predict overall survival more accurately than age and pathological stage [2]. In glioblastoma multiforme, knockdown of Uts2 decreased cell proliferation and migration, and in vivo studies showed that Uts2 knockdown suppressed xenograft growth, identifying it as a valid independent prognostic indicator [3]. In atrial fibrillation, Ser89Asn polymorphisms of the Uts2 gene were significantly associated with the disease in the Chinese population, and the Met21Met genotype may have a potential beneficial role [5]. In breast cancer, Thr21Met polymorphism in the Uts2 gene was associated with the risk of developing breast cancer, and there was a significant decrease in the levels of urotensin-II protein in the plasma of breast cancer patients [7].
In conclusion, Uts2 plays diverse roles in multiple disease conditions, including autoimmune, cardiovascular, and cancer diseases. The studies on Uts2, especially those using knockdown or genetic variant analysis, have provided insights into its functions in disease development and prognosis, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target or prognostic marker in these diseases.
References:
1. Kamal, Asmaa, Elgengehy, Fatema T, Elawady, Zahraa, Fawzy, Nahla A, El Sisi, Ola. 2021. Role of miR-146a rs2910164 and UTS2 rs228648 Genetic Variants in Behçet's Disease. In Immunological investigations, 51, 899-908. doi:10.1080/08820139.2021.1883647. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33605830/
2. Chen, Haitao, Luo, Jun, Guo, Jianchun. 2020. Development and validation of a five-immune gene prognostic risk model in colon cancer. In BMC cancer, 20, 395. doi:10.1186/s12885-020-06799-0. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32375704/
3. Wang, Yanfei, Shen, Langping, Sun, Mingzhong. 2024. Prognostic Significance and Functional Mechanism of UTS2 in Glioblastoma Multiforme. In Current cancer drug targets, , . doi:10.2174/0115680096275291231226081320. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38265405/
4. Langham, Robyn G, Kelly, Darren J. . Urotensin II and the kidney. In Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension, 22, 107-12. doi:10.1097/MNH.0b013e32835b6d57. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23197158/
5. Zhao, Jing, Ding, Wen-Hui, Chu, Song-Yun, Xia, Yu-Long, Wu, Lin. 2016. Role of UTS2 gene in the genetic susceptibility to atrial fibrillation in the Chinese population. In Postgraduate medical journal, 92, 201-7. doi:10.1136/postgradmedj-2015-133699. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26811505/
6. Jiang, Zhihua, Michal, Jennifer J, Tobey, David J, Macneil, Michael D, Magnuson, Nancy S. 2008. Comparative understanding of UTS2 and UTS2R genes for their involvement in type 2 diabetes mellitus. In International journal of biological sciences, 4, 96-102. doi:. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18463714/
7. Yumrutas, Onder, Oztuzcu, Serdar, Büyükhatipoglu, Hakan, Eslik, Zeynep, Arslan, Ahmet. 2015. The role of the UTS2 gene polymorphisms and plasma Urotensin-II levels in breast cancer. In Tumour biology : the journal of the International Society for Oncodevelopmental Biology and Medicine, 36, 4427-32. doi:10.1007/s13277-015-3082-2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25604143/
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