The ALPL gene encodes for the tissue-nonspecific alkaline phosphatase (TNSALP) enzyme, a membrane-bound glycoprotein. This enzyme is expressed in a variety of cellular tissues, most notably in the liver, bone, and kidney, as well as in other areas like teeth and mesenchymal stem cells ^[1]. Its primary function is to act as a hydrolase, removing phosphate groups from molecules. This is a critical function for skeletal and dental mineralization, where it hydrolyzes inorganic pyrophosphate (a mineralization inhibitor) into phosphate, which then combines with calcium to form bone ^[2]. Mutations in the ALPL gene lead to hypophosphatasia (HPP), a rare inherited metabolic disease characterized by defective bone and tooth mineralization, rickets, osteomalacia, and in severe cases, seizures and respiratory complications. The severity of HPP varies, ranging from mild forms with dental issues to life-threatening perinatal forms ^[3]. Variations in the ALPL gene may also be associated with other diseases, such as osteoporosis. Research has found a high frequency of homozygous common ALPL gene variants in adult patients with atypical femoral fractures or with biochemical/clinical signs of hypophosphatasia (HPP). This suggests that variations in the ALPL gene may be linked to an increased risk of these fractures ^[4]. Furthermore, the expression and function of the ALPL gene may be relevant to cancer immunotherapy. Studies have shown that an alkaline phosphatase isoform, known as ALPL-1, is highly expressed in osteosarcoma (OS) ^[5]. The Alpl KO mouse is a knockout (KO) model in which the exon 3~4 of the Alpl gene (homologous to the human ALPL gene) has been deleted via gene-editing technology. Preliminary validation data indicate that homozygous Alpl KO mice have a short lifespan, dying within four weeks when given a specialized diet. If they are not provided with this dietary support, no surviving homozygous individuals are obtained. This model can be used to study the pathogenic mechanisms of diseases such as hypophosphatasia (HPP), osteoporosis, and osteosarcoma (OS), and to provide a basis for developing related therapeutic strategies.

Polycystin-1 (PC1), encoded by the PKD1 gene, is a large transmembrane glycoprotein that orchestrates critical cellular processes—including cell–cell and cell–matrix interactions, calcium signaling, and mechanosensation—in renal tubular epithelial cells. PC1 regulates various aspects of cellular function, including signal transduction, cytoskeletal remodeling, and cell adhesion. It forms a functional complex with Polycystin-2 (PC2), the product of the PKD2 gene, to maintain intracellular calcium homeostasis and facilitate mechanotransduction ^[1]. Disruption of PC1 signaling, due to PKD1 mutations—which account for approximately 85% of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) cases—undermines these regulatory pathways, promoting abnormal cell proliferation and cyst formation ^[2]. Clinically, ADPKD is characterized by the progressive development of multiple fluid-filled cysts, renal enlargement, hypertension, and eventual progression to end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). With a global incidence estimated at 1 in 400 to 1 in 1000 individuals, ADPKD affects nearly 500,000 people in the United States alone and frequently involves extra-renal manifestations, including the heart, liver, pancreas, spleen, and arachnoid membrane ^[3]. Notably, genotypic heterogeneity exists, with PKD1 mutations often associated with an earlier onset and more aggressive disease course ^[2-3]. Traditional systemic Pkd1 knockout models are typically embryonically lethal, precluding long-term pathogenesis studies. In contrast, inducible, kidney-specific conditional knockout models using the Cre-LoxP system recapitulate the clinical features of human ADPKD and permit the investigation of disease progression in adult mice ^[4-5]. Acute PKD (inducible) mice represent an inducible conditional Pkd1 knockout model generated by crossing Pkd1-floxed mice with kidney-specific, tamoxifen-inducible Cre mice (Cdh16-MerCreMer). Offspring were induced with tamoxifen during lactation to achieve targeted deletion of Pkd1 within renal tubular epithelial cells. Preliminary observations at three weeks post-induction reveal pronounced polycystic kidney disease phenotypes, including the emergence of renal cysts, a marked increase in kidney volume, and elevated serum blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels. We will continue to monitor this model to assess its late-stage phenotypes and overall disease progression.

The AGXT gene, mapping to chromosome 2q37.3, encodes alanine-glyoxylate aminotransferase (AGT), a pyridoxal 5'-phosphate-dependent homotetrameric enzyme predominantly expressed in hepatic peroxisomes ^[1]. AGT is central to glyoxylate metabolism, catalyzing its transamination to glycine and preventing its oxidation to oxalate ^[1]. Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1 (PH1), a rare autosomal recessive disorder affecting approximately 1-3 per million individuals, arises from over 175 identified pathogenic mutations in AGXT. These mutations typically result in deficient or mislocalized AGT, leading to marked overproduction of oxalate ^[2]. The ensuing hyperoxaluria causes deposition of calcium oxalate in the kidneys, manifesting as nephrolithiasis and nephrocalcinosis, which can progress to end-stage renal disease ^[3]. In severe cases, systemic oxalosis can occur ^[4]. Agxt-deficient mice serve as critical preclinical models, faithfully mirroring the biochemical and pathological features of PH1 and enabling the evaluation of diverse therapeutic modalities, including enzyme replacement, substrate reduction, and gene therapy. The Agxt KO mouse is a gene knockout model created using gene-editing techniques to knock out the coding sequence of the Agxt gene (the homolog of the human AGXT gene) in mice. This model is used to research the pathogenic mechanisms of primary hyperoxaluria and develop related therapeutic strategies.

The ATP7B gene encodes a copper-transporting ATPase β-peptide that is a member of the P-type cation-transporting ATPase family, which uses the energy stored in adenosine triphosphate (ATP) molecules to transport metals into and out of cells. The ATP7B protein consists of multiple transmembrane structural domains, an ATPase consensus sequence, a hinge structural domain, and a phosphorylation site, as well as at least two putative copper-binding sites ^[1]. This protein is found mainly in the liver and to a lesser extent in the kidney and brain, and functions as a copper-transporting ATPase that plays a role in transporting copper from the liver to other parts of the body. Copper is an important component of certain enzymes that maintain normal cellular function, and the ATP7B protein is important for the removal of excess copper from the body. Mutations in this gene are associated with Wilson disease (WD), which is characterized by the accumulation of copper to toxic levels that damage tissues and organs such as the liver and brain as the removal of excess copper from the body is compromised with the absence of the functional ATP7B protein ^[2-4]. This strain is an Atp7b deletion mouse model, which uses gene editing technology to knock out Atp7b, the homolog of the human ATP7B gene in mice that lack the expression of ATP7B protein and can be used in the study of disorders related to copper metabolisms such as Wilson's disease, acute liver failure, and steatohepatitis. The heterozygous Atp7b KO mice are viable and fertile, and homozygous mice have a reduced life expectancy.

Inhibin βE subunit (INHBE) is a member of the transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) superfamily, highly specifically expressed in liver cells. The precursor protein of INHBE generates the inhibin β subunit after proteolytic processing. This protein is associated with various cellular processes, including cell proliferation, apoptosis, immune response, and hormone secretion. During the development of obesity and diabetes, the expression of INHBE protein inhibits the proliferation and growth of relevant cells in the pancreas and liver. Research has found a positive correlation between INHBE expression in the liver and insulin resistance and body mass index (BMI), suggesting that INHBE may be a liver factor in altering systemic metabolic status under conditions of obesity-related insulin resistance ^[1]. The studies conducted by Alnylam Pharmaceuticals and the Regeneron Genetics Center (RGC), respectively, revealed the close relationship between INHBE and fat regulation. The research demonstrated that rare loss-of-function variants in INHBE may protect the liver from the impact of inflammation, abnormal blood lipids, and type 2 diabetes by promoting healthy fat storage. Patients carrying such mutations exhibit more normal fat distribution, significantly reduced abdominal fat, improved metabolic conditions, and a decreased risk of cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes ^[2-4]. These findings suggest that INHBE is a liver-specific negative regulator of fat storage. Inhibiting the expression of INHBE genes and proteins may be a potential strategy for treating metabolic disorders related to improper fat distribution and storage. Consequently, several small nucleic acid pharmaceutical companies, including Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, and Wave Life Sciences, are currently developing RNA interference (RNAi) drugs targeting INHBE to treat conditions such as obesity ^[5-7]. RNAi drugs primarily include small interfering RNA (siRNA) and antisense oligonucleotides (ASO). siRNA targets and degrades specific mRNA, while ASO binds to the target mRNA, preventing its translation or inducing its degradation, thereby inhibiting the expression of the target gene. Considering the genetic differences between humans and animals, humanizing mouse genes can accelerate the clinical development of RNAi therapies targeting human INHBE. This strain is a mouse Inhbe gene humanized model and can be used to study therapies targeting INHBE for obesity. The homozygous B6-huINHBE mice are viable and fertile. In addition, based on the independently developed TurboKnockout fusion BAC recombination technology, Cyagen can also generate hot mutation models based on this strain and provide customized services for specific mutations to meet the experimental needs in pharmacology and other fields.

The SLC16A1 gene encodes the Monocarboxylate Transporter 1 (MCT1) protein, a vital proton-coupled symporter that facilitates the rapid transmembrane movement of metabolic substrates, including lactate, pyruvate, and ketone bodies (acetoacetate and β-hydroxybutyrate). This gene is ubiquitously expressed across nearly all human tissues to maintain energy balance and pH homeostasis, with notably high levels labeled in the heart, oxidative skeletal muscle fibers, erythrocytes (red blood cells), and the brain (specifically in oligodendrocytes and the blood-brain barrier), while being uniquely "disallowed" or suppressed in normal pancreatic beta-cells to prevent inappropriate insulin release ^[1]. Functionally, MCT1 is central to the "lactate shuttle" mechanism, allowing tissues to coordinate metabolic fuel exchange by facilitating either the influx or efflux of substrates depending on the concentration gradient and proton motive force ^[2]. Mutations in SLC16A1 are clinically linked to Erythrocyte Lactate Transporter Defect, which causes exercise-induced muscle cramping and fatigue, and Monocarboxylate Transporter 1 Deficiency, a rare disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of severe ketoacidosis and vomiting triggered by fasting or infection ^[3]. Conversely, gain-of-function mutations in the gene's promoter lead to familial hyperinsulinemia type 7 (HHF7), where exercise triggers excessive insulin secretion, while its widespread overexpression in various cancers (such as melanoma and lung cancer) supports the Warburg effect by managing lactate efflux to prevent intracellular acidification and fueling tumor progression ^[4]. The B6-huSLC16A1 mouse is a humanized model constructed through gene-editing technology, in which the sequences from the ATG start codon to the TGA stop codon of the endogenous mouse Slc16a1 gene are replaced with the sequences from the ATG start codon to the TGA stop codon of the human SLC16A1 gene. This model can be used for research on diseases such as Erythrocyte Lactate Transporter Defect, Monocarboxylate Transporter 1 Deficiency, familial hyperinsulinemia type 7 (HHF7), and various cancers, as well as for screening, development, and preclinical evaluation of SLC16A1-targeted therapeutics.

B6-Uox KO/huURAT1 mice are humanized disease models obtained by crossing Uox KO mice (catalog No.: C001232) with B6-huURAT1 mice (catalog No.: C001704). This model can be used for studying the pathological mechanisms and treatment methods of uric acid metabolism-related diseases such as hyperuricemia and gout, as well as for screening and developing URAT1-targeted therapies and evaluating preclinical efficacy and safety. It is worth noting that heterozygous Uox KO mice can survive and are fertile, while homozygous Uox KO mice need to be maintained with drugs such as Allopurinol after birth.

The B6-Uox KO/huXDH mice are humanized disease models obtained by mating Uox KO mice (catalog No.: C001232) with B6-huXDH mice (catalog No.: C001586). This model is suitable for studying the pathological mechanisms of hyperuricemia and gout, and provides an ideal preclinical research platform for the development of novel xanthine oxidase inhibitors and small nucleic acid therapies. It is worth noting that heterozygous Uox KO mice can survive and are fertile, while homozygous Uox KO mice require drugs such as Allopurinol to maintain their survival after birth.

The B6-hGIPR/huGCGR/hGLP-1R mouse is a triple-gene humanized model obtained by mating B6-hGIPR/hGLP-1R mice (catalog No.: C001599) with B6-huGCGR mice (catalog No.: C001723). This model can be used for studying the pathogenic mechanisms and developing treatment methods for glucose-related metabolic diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes (T2D), and steatohepatitis, as well as for the development of GIPR/GLP-1R/GCGR-targeted drugs.

The B6-hAGT/hREN/huPCSK9 mouse is a humanized model obtained by mating the hREN x hAGT mouse (catalog No.: C001336) with the B6-huPCSK9 mouse (catalog No.: C001617). This model can be used for mechanism research on chronic hypertension, various metabolic diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, and tumorigenesis, as well as the development of relevant treatment methods.