C57BL/6JCya-Mgpem1/Cya
Common Name:
Mgp-KO
Product ID:
S-KO-20398
Background:
C57BL/6JCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Mgp-KO
Strain ID
KOCMP-17313-Mgp-B6J-VA
Gene Name
Product ID
S-KO-20398
Gene Alias
Mglap
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conventional knockout
Chromosome
6
Phenotype
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Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000032342
NCBI RefSeq
NM_008597
Target Region
Exon 2~4
Size of Effective Region
~2.8 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
Mgp, also known as Matrix Gla protein, is a vitamin K-dependent post-translationally modified protein. It is a potent inhibitor of extracellular matrix mineralization, playing a key role in preventing ectopic calcification in tissues like cartilage and the vascular system. Mutations in the Mgp gene cause Keutel syndrome, characterized by abnormal cartilaginous and vascular calcification [2,5].
In cancer research, Mgp has been found to be involved in multiple processes. In colorectal cancer, Mgp promotes CD8+ T cell exhaustion by activating the NF-κB pathway, leading to liver metastasis. Inhibition of Mgp significantly decreased the rate of liver metastasis, and combined with αPD1, it synergistically resisted metastasis [1]. In colon cancer, Mgp promotes cell growth and proliferation by enriching intracellular calcium concentration and activating the NF-κB pathway, being associated with a worse prognosis [6]. In breast cancer, Mgp+ tumor-associated macrophages influence the efficacy of immunotherapy, with increased numbers of these macrophages upregulating pro-tumorigenic factors after anti-PD-1 treatment [3]. Also, Mgp is overexpressed in CRC and may confer resistance to oxaliplatin, and its knockdown can reverse this resistance [4]. In a study on specific heterozygous variants in Mgp in humans, heterozygous 'knock-in' mice expressing one of the variants (C19F) recapitulated most of the skeletal anomalies observed in affected individuals, suggesting endoplasmic reticulum stress-induced apoptosis of growth plate chondrocytes as the main mechanism for the observed spondyloepiphyseal skeletal dysplasia [2].
In conclusion, Mgp has essential functions in preventing ectopic calcification. In disease models, especially in cancer and certain skeletal dysplasia, Mgp plays significant roles. Gene-based models such as the 'knock-in' mouse model for Mgp have been crucial in revealing its role in biological processes and disease conditions, providing insights into potential therapeutic targets for related diseases.
References:
1. Rong, Dawei, Sun, Guangshun, Zheng, Zhiying, Tang, Weiwei, Wang, Xuehao. 2022. MGP promotes CD8+ T cell exhaustion by activating the NF-κB pathway leading to liver metastasis of colorectal cancer. In International journal of biological sciences, 18, 2345-2361. doi:10.7150/ijbs.70137. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35414780/
2. Gourgas, Ophélie, Lemire, Gabrielle, Eaton, Alison J, Boycott, Kym M, Murshed, Monzur. 2023. Specific heterozygous variants in MGP lead to endoplasmic reticulum stress and cause spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia. In Nature communications, 14, 7054. doi:10.1038/s41467-023-41651-6. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37923733/
3. Chang, Kexin, Jiao, Yangchi, Zhang, Bo, Fan, Pengyu, Zhang, Juliang. 2024. MGP+ and IDO1+ tumor-associated macrophages facilitate immunoresistance in breast cancer revealed by single-cell RNA sequencing. In International immunopharmacology, 131, 111818. doi:10.1016/j.intimp.2024.111818. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38460300/
4. Huang, Chengzhi, Wang, Minjia, Wang, Junjiang, Huang, Kaihong, Yao, Xueqing. 2020. Suppression MGP inhibits tumor proliferation and reverses oxaliplatin resistance in colorectal cancer. In Biochemical pharmacology, 189, 114390. doi:10.1016/j.bcp.2020.114390. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33359068/
5. Hur, David J, Raymond, Gerald V, Kahler, Stephen G, Cohen, Bernard A, Boyadjiev, Simeon A. . A novel MGP mutation in a consanguineous family: review of the clinical and molecular characteristics of Keutel syndrome. In American journal of medical genetics. Part A, 135, 36-40. doi:. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15810001/
6. Li, Xueqing, Wei, Rui, Wang, Mizhu, Zhang, Shutian, Min, Li. 2020. MGP Promotes Colon Cancer Proliferation by Activating the NF-κB Pathway through Upregulation of the Calcium Signaling Pathway. In Molecular therapy oncolytics, 17, 371-383. doi:10.1016/j.omto.2020.04.005. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32405535/
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