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Apc KO
Product ID:
C001511
Strain:
C57BL/6JCya
Status:
Description:
The adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) gene is a tumor suppressor gene, the protein it encodes plays a key regulatory role in the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway [1]. The APC protein can antagonize the Wnt signaling pathway, assisting in regulating cell migration, adhesion, transcriptional activation, and apoptosis. More than 10% of human tumors have mutations in the APC gene, and most colorectal cancers have mutations in the APC gene [2]. Defects in the APC gene lead to the occurrence of familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), characterized by hundreds to thousands of adenomatous polyps in the rectum. This is an autosomal dominant precancerous disease, which usually develops into malignant tumors [1-2]. Disease-related mutations in the APC gene are highly prevalent in a small region known as the mutation cluster region (MCR), which usually leads to the production of truncated proteins [3-4]. In mice, either Apc gene deletion or multiple intestinal neoplasia (Min) mutations that result in the production of truncated APC proteins cause phenotypes similar to human familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and/or colorectal tumors [5-9].
The Apc KO mouse is a research model constructed by using gene editing technology to knock out the sequence in the mouse Apc gene that contains the mutation cluster region (MCR), and this strain is homozygous lethal. Heterozygous Apc KO mice can spontaneously develop intestinal adenomas and exhibit significant colorectal cancer disease phenotypes in various aspects such as survival, growth, food intake, and intestinal lesions. Therefore, Apc KO mice can be used for familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and colorectal cancer and other tumors or tumor-related diseases, as well as the study of the regulatory mechanism of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
The adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) gene is a tumor suppressor gene, the protein it encodes plays a key regulatory role in the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway [1]. The APC protein can antagonize the Wnt signaling pathway, assisting in regulating cell migration, adhesion, transcriptional activation, and apoptosis. More than 10% of human tumors have mutations in the APC gene, and most colorectal cancers have mutations in the APC gene [2]. Defects in the APC gene lead to the occurrence of familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), characterized by hundreds to thousands of adenomatous polyps in the rectum. This is an autosomal dominant precancerous disease, which usually develops into malignant tumors [1-2]. Disease-related mutations in the APC gene are highly prevalent in a small region known as the mutation cluster region (MCR), which usually leads to the production of truncated proteins [3-4]. In mice, either Apc gene deletion or multiple intestinal neoplasia (Min) mutations that result in the production of truncated APC proteins cause phenotypes similar to human familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and/or colorectal tumors [5-9].
The Apc KO mouse is a research model constructed by using gene editing technology to knock out the sequence in the mouse Apc gene that contains the mutation cluster region (MCR), and this strain is homozygous lethal. Heterozygous Apc KO mice can spontaneously develop intestinal adenomas and exhibit significant colorectal cancer disease phenotypes in various aspects such as survival, growth, food intake, and intestinal lesions. Therefore, Apc KO mice can be used for familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and colorectal cancer and other tumors or tumor-related diseases, as well as the study of the regulatory mechanism of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
Alb-cre+/MYC+
Product ID:
C001339
Strain:
C57BL/6JCya
Status:
Description:
The MYC oncogene family comprises regulatory genes and proto-oncogenes that encode transcription factors, involved in various cellular processes such as the cell cycle, apoptosis, DNA repair, and metabolism. Members include c-Myc (MYC), l-Myc (MYCL), and n-Myc (MYCN). c-Myc (MYC) is a basic helix-loop-helix leucine zipper (bHLHZip) transcription factor, which forms heterodimers with Max protein to bind DNA and regulate the expression of approximately 15% of genes, thereby participating in key cellular processes such as cell proliferation, apoptosis, DNA repair, and metabolism. In many cancers, c-Myc is overexpressed, leading to uncontrolled cell proliferation and tumor growth, such as in Burkitt's lymphoma where c-Myc gene rearrangement is common. Dysregulation of the MYC oncogene plays a crucial role in tumorigenesis, predominantly through transcriptional dysregulation resulting in overexpression of c-Myc protein.
Alb-Cre+/MYC+ mice are generated by crossing H11-CAG-LSL-hMYC-IRES-EGFP mice (Catalog Number: C001338), which conditionally express the human c-Myc oncogene, with Alb-Cre mice that express Cre recombinase specifically in hepatocytes under the control of the Alb promoter. The Cre-mediated recombination results in the deletion of the transcriptional stop sequence (Loxp-Stop-Loxp, LSL) in H11-CAG-LSL-hMYC-IRES-EGFP mice, leading to overexpression of the MYC oncogene in the liver and subsequent carcinogenesis. This model, therefore, spontaneously develops liver cancer with an early onset.
The MYC oncogene family comprises regulatory genes and proto-oncogenes that encode transcription factors, involved in various cellular processes such as the cell cycle, apoptosis, DNA repair, and metabolism. Members include c-Myc (MYC), l-Myc (MYCL), and n-Myc (MYCN). c-Myc (MYC) is a basic helix-loop-helix leucine zipper (bHLHZip) transcription factor, which forms heterodimers with Max protein to bind DNA and regulate the expression of approximately 15% of genes, thereby participating in key cellular processes such as cell proliferation, apoptosis, DNA repair, and metabolism. In many cancers, c-Myc is overexpressed, leading to uncontrolled cell proliferation and tumor growth, such as in Burkitt's lymphoma where c-Myc gene rearrangement is common. Dysregulation of the MYC oncogene plays a crucial role in tumorigenesis, predominantly through transcriptional dysregulation resulting in overexpression of c-Myc protein.
Alb-Cre+/MYC+ mice are generated by crossing H11-CAG-LSL-hMYC-IRES-EGFP mice (Catalog Number: C001338), which conditionally express the human c-Myc oncogene, with Alb-Cre mice that express Cre recombinase specifically in hepatocytes under the control of the Alb promoter. The Cre-mediated recombination results in the deletion of the transcriptional stop sequence (Loxp-Stop-Loxp, LSL) in H11-CAG-LSL-hMYC-IRES-EGFP mice, leading to overexpression of the MYC oncogene in the liver and subsequent carcinogenesis. This model, therefore, spontaneously develops liver cancer with an early onset.
B6-hITGAV
Product ID:
C001866
Strain:
C57BL/6NCya
Status:
Description:
The ITGAV gene encodes the Integrin subunit α V (also known as αv or CD51), a transmembrane glycoprotein that is a member of the integrin superfamily. The encoded preproprotein is proteolytically processed into light and heavy chains that form the αv subunit, which then heterodimerizes with various β subunits (specifically β1, β3, β5, β6, or β8) to create functional receptors, with the αv β3 heterodimer being famously known as the vitronectin receptor [1]. αv integrins function as essential cell surface adhesion and signaling receptors that mediate interactions with the extracellular matrix (ECM) ligands, often recognizing the Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD) sequence, playing a crucial role in cell adhesion, migration, proliferation, angiogenesis, and the activation of latent growth factors like TGF-β1 [2]. While generally expressed at low levels in most healthy tissues, ITGAV is notably found on various cell types, including endothelial cells, macrophages, osteoclasts, synovial fibroblasts, and mesenchymal stromal cells, and its expression is often highly upregulated in various pathological conditions, including several cancers (e.g., hepatocellular, prostate, colorectal, esophageal, and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma), where its overexpression is frequently associated with poor prognosis and metastasis; additionally, ITGAV is implicated in autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and is exploited by various viral infections (e.g., West Nile virus, Adenovirus) [3].
B6-hITGAV mouse is a humanized model generated using gene editing technology, in which the sequence from partial exon 1 to partial intron 1 of mouse Itgav is replaced with ITGAV chimeric CDS-WPRE-BGH pA cassette. The murine signal peptide was preserved. This model can be used for studying the pathological mechanisms and therapeutic approaches of various cancers, autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and various viral infections, as well as for the development of ITGAV-targeted drugs.
The ITGAV gene encodes the Integrin subunit α V (also known as αv or CD51), a transmembrane glycoprotein that is a member of the integrin superfamily. The encoded preproprotein is proteolytically processed into light and heavy chains that form the αv subunit, which then heterodimerizes with various β subunits (specifically β1, β3, β5, β6, or β8) to create functional receptors, with the αv β3 heterodimer being famously known as the vitronectin receptor [1]. αv integrins function as essential cell surface adhesion and signaling receptors that mediate interactions with the extracellular matrix (ECM) ligands, often recognizing the Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD) sequence, playing a crucial role in cell adhesion, migration, proliferation, angiogenesis, and the activation of latent growth factors like TGF-β1 [2]. While generally expressed at low levels in most healthy tissues, ITGAV is notably found on various cell types, including endothelial cells, macrophages, osteoclasts, synovial fibroblasts, and mesenchymal stromal cells, and its expression is often highly upregulated in various pathological conditions, including several cancers (e.g., hepatocellular, prostate, colorectal, esophageal, and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma), where its overexpression is frequently associated with poor prognosis and metastasis; additionally, ITGAV is implicated in autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and is exploited by various viral infections (e.g., West Nile virus, Adenovirus) [3].
B6-hITGAV mouse is a humanized model generated using gene editing technology, in which the sequence from partial exon 1 to partial intron 1 of mouse Itgav is replaced with ITGAV chimeric CDS-WPRE-BGH pA cassette. The murine signal peptide was preserved. This model can be used for studying the pathological mechanisms and therapeutic approaches of various cancers, autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and various viral infections, as well as for the development of ITGAV-targeted drugs.
BALB/c-hCD3
Product ID:
C001326
Strain:
BALB/cAnCya
Status:
Description:
Cluster of differentiation 3 (CD3) is a multimeric protein complex that is essential for T cell activation and antigen recognition. It consists of five different polypeptide chains (γ, δ, ε, ζ, and η) that are noncovalently associated with the T cell receptor (TCR). The TCR is responsible for recognizing antigens presented by antigen-presenting cells (APCs), while CD3 transduces the activation signal into the T cell and activates helper T-cells and cytotoxic T-cells [1-2]. The CD3-TCR complex is expressed on the surface of all mature T cells, and its assembly is required for T cell development and function. CD3 plays a crucial role in stabilizing the TCR and facilitating its interaction with antigens. It also recruits signaling molecules to the TCR, which initiates a cascade of events that leads to T cell activation. CD3 is a highly specific T cell marker, and its expression is increased upon T cell activation. This makes it a valuable tool for identifying and characterizing T cells in tissues and blood samples. CD3 staining is also used to diagnose T-cell lymphomas and leukemias. Due to its essential role in T cell activation, CD3 is a promising target for immunosuppressive therapy. Several anti-CD3 monoclonal antibodies have been developed and are being tested in clinical trials for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, such as type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis [3].
The BALB/c-hCD3 mice are a CD3 humanized model obtained by replacing the mouse CD3 coding gene with the human CD3 gene using embryonic stem (ES) cell targeting technology. This model can be used to study T cell activation and antigen recognition mechanisms and for the development of CD3-targeted drugs in immunosuppressive therapies for autoimmune diseases.
Cluster of differentiation 3 (CD3) is a multimeric protein complex that is essential for T cell activation and antigen recognition. It consists of five different polypeptide chains (γ, δ, ε, ζ, and η) that are noncovalently associated with the T cell receptor (TCR). The TCR is responsible for recognizing antigens presented by antigen-presenting cells (APCs), while CD3 transduces the activation signal into the T cell and activates helper T-cells and cytotoxic T-cells [1-2]. The CD3-TCR complex is expressed on the surface of all mature T cells, and its assembly is required for T cell development and function. CD3 plays a crucial role in stabilizing the TCR and facilitating its interaction with antigens. It also recruits signaling molecules to the TCR, which initiates a cascade of events that leads to T cell activation. CD3 is a highly specific T cell marker, and its expression is increased upon T cell activation. This makes it a valuable tool for identifying and characterizing T cells in tissues and blood samples. CD3 staining is also used to diagnose T-cell lymphomas and leukemias. Due to its essential role in T cell activation, CD3 is a promising target for immunosuppressive therapy. Several anti-CD3 monoclonal antibodies have been developed and are being tested in clinical trials for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, such as type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis [3].
The BALB/c-hCD3 mice are a CD3 humanized model obtained by replacing the mouse CD3 coding gene with the human CD3 gene using embryonic stem (ES) cell targeting technology. This model can be used to study T cell activation and antigen recognition mechanisms and for the development of CD3-targeted drugs in immunosuppressive therapies for autoimmune diseases.
B6-huCFTR*F508del/huHER2
Product ID:
C001926
Strain:
C57BL/6NCya
Status:
Description:
The B6-huCFTR*F508del/huHER2 mouse is a humanized disease model obtained by mating huCFTR-F508del mice (catalog No.: C002092) with B6-huHER2 (huERBB2) mice (catalog No.: C001627). Homozygous huCFTR-F508del mice need to be fed with intestinal cleansers after 3 weeks of age to maintain their survival. This model can be used for research on the pathological mechanisms and treatment methods of cystic fibrosis (CF) and cancer, as well as for the development of CFTR/HER2-targeted drugs.
The B6-huCFTR*F508del/huHER2 mouse is a humanized disease model obtained by mating huCFTR-F508del mice (catalog No.: C002092) with B6-huHER2 (huERBB2) mice (catalog No.: C001627). Homozygous huCFTR-F508del mice need to be fed with intestinal cleansers after 3 weeks of age to maintain their survival. This model can be used for research on the pathological mechanisms and treatment methods of cystic fibrosis (CF) and cancer, as well as for the development of CFTR/HER2-targeted drugs.
BALB/c-hCD3 (line2)
Product ID:
I001047
Strain:
BALB/cAnCya
Status:
Description:
Cluster of differentiation 3 (CD3) is a multimeric protein complex that is essential for T cell activation and antigen recognition. It consists of five different polypeptide chains (γ, δ, ε, ζ, and η) that are noncovalently associated with the T cell receptor (TCR). The TCR is responsible for recognizing antigens presented by antigen-presenting cells (APCs), while CD3 transduces the activation signal into the T cell and activates helper T-cells and cytotoxic T-cells [1-2]. The CD3-TCR complex is expressed on the surface of all mature T cells, and its assembly is required for T cell development and function. CD3 plays a crucial role in stabilizing the TCR and facilitating its interaction with antigens. It also recruits signaling molecules to the TCR, which initiates a cascade of events that leads to T cell activation. CD3 is a highly specific T cell marker, and its expression is increased upon T cell activation. This makes it a valuable tool for identifying and characterizing T cells in tissues and blood samples. CD3 staining is also used to diagnose T-cell lymphomas and leukemias. Due to its essential role in T cell activation, CD3 is a promising target for immunosuppressive therapy. Several anti-CD3 monoclonal antibodies have been developed and are being tested in clinical trials for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, such as type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis [3].
The BALB/c-hCD3 (line2) mice are a CD3 humanized model obtained by replacing the mouse CD3 coding gene with the human CD3 gene using embryonic stem (ES) cell targeting technology. This model can be used to study T cell activation and antigen recognition mechanisms and for the development of CD3-targeted drugs in immunosuppressive therapies for autoimmune diseases.
Cluster of differentiation 3 (CD3) is a multimeric protein complex that is essential for T cell activation and antigen recognition. It consists of five different polypeptide chains (γ, δ, ε, ζ, and η) that are noncovalently associated with the T cell receptor (TCR). The TCR is responsible for recognizing antigens presented by antigen-presenting cells (APCs), while CD3 transduces the activation signal into the T cell and activates helper T-cells and cytotoxic T-cells [1-2]. The CD3-TCR complex is expressed on the surface of all mature T cells, and its assembly is required for T cell development and function. CD3 plays a crucial role in stabilizing the TCR and facilitating its interaction with antigens. It also recruits signaling molecules to the TCR, which initiates a cascade of events that leads to T cell activation. CD3 is a highly specific T cell marker, and its expression is increased upon T cell activation. This makes it a valuable tool for identifying and characterizing T cells in tissues and blood samples. CD3 staining is also used to diagnose T-cell lymphomas and leukemias. Due to its essential role in T cell activation, CD3 is a promising target for immunosuppressive therapy. Several anti-CD3 monoclonal antibodies have been developed and are being tested in clinical trials for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, such as type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis [3].
The BALB/c-hCD3 (line2) mice are a CD3 humanized model obtained by replacing the mouse CD3 coding gene with the human CD3 gene using embryonic stem (ES) cell targeting technology. This model can be used to study T cell activation and antigen recognition mechanisms and for the development of CD3-targeted drugs in immunosuppressive therapies for autoimmune diseases.
B6-hPCSK9/Apoe KO
Product ID:
I001220
Strain:
C57BL/6Cya
Status:
Description:
Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin 9 (PCSK9) is a serine protease primarily produced in the liver but expressed in other tissues, including the intestine, heart, and neurons. The N-terminal domain of the PCSK9 protein is responsible for protein localization and stability, while the C-terminal domain is responsible for protein enzymatic activity [1]. The Low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) is a receptor that is responsible for clearing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) from the blood. PCSK9 cleaves the intracellular domain of LDLR on the cell surface, causing it to detach from the cell membrane and be transported to the lysosome for degradation, promoting LDLR degradation, and increasing plasma LDL-C. Overexpression or gain-of-function mutations of the PCSK9 gene can lead to LDL-C accumulation by reducing LDLR levels. This can cause hypercholesterolemia, which increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease, and neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease [2]. PCSK9 has become an important target for the development of lipid-lowering drugs. Several PCSK9-targeted antibodies or small nucleic acid drugs have been approved for marketing worldwide, including evolocumab from Amgen, alirocumab from Sanofi and Regeneron, and inclisiran from Novartis. These drugs primarily work by inhibiting PCSK9 activity or preventing PCSK9 protein from binding to LDLR, lowering LDL-C levels in the blood to treat hypercholesterolemia [3-4]. In addition, PCSK9 can promote tumor growth and development by regulating cell proliferation, migration, and invasion. It can also regulate the expression of inflammatory factors that contribute to inflammation. Therefore, targeting the expression of PCSK9 has been investigated in tumor immunotherapy and autoimmune disease therapy [5-6].
Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) is a lipid particle-associated polymorphic carrier protein encoded by the APOE gene. It is a core component of plasma lipoproteins, participating in the production, transport, and clearance of lipoproteins. ApoE is associated with chylomicrons, chylomicron remnants, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), and intermediate-density lipoprotein (IDL), especially showing preferential binding to HDL [7]. ApoE is the most important lipid transport protein in the body, having a profound impact on lipid metabolism. The interaction of ApoE with the low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) is essential for the normal processing (catabolism) of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins [8]. In peripheral tissues, ApoE is primarily produced by the liver and macrophages and mediates cholesterol metabolism. In the central nervous system, ApoE is produced mainly by astrocytes and is the major cholesterol carrier in the brain. ApoE is essential for transporting cholesterol from astrocytes to neurons [7-10]. In addition, ApoE forms a complex with activated C1q, becoming a checkpoint inhibitor target of the classical complement pathway [11]. Polymorphisms of the APOE are associated with Alzheimer's disease and lipid accumulation, hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, high cholesterolemia, etc., and are related to the risk of various cardiovascular diseases.
The B6-hPCSK9/Apoe KO mice are obtained by crossing B6-hPCSK9 mice (Catalog No.: C001617) with B6J-Apoe KO mice (Catalog No.: C001507). B6J-Apoe KO mice exhibit elevated cholesterol levels and spontaneous atherosclerosis phenotypes due to the disruption of ApoE protein synthesis, further exacerbated under a high-fat diet (HFD). On the other hand, B6-hPCSK9 mice have the mouse Pcsk9 gene sequence replaced with the human PCSK9 gene sequence through gene editing technology, expressing the human PCSK9 protein. They can be used for the development of PCSK9-targeted drugs in hyperlipidemia, stroke, coronary heart disease, and other atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVD). The B6-hPCSK9/Apoe KO mice, while expressing the human PCSK9 protein, exhibit significantly elevated cholesterol levels and spontaneous atherosclerosis characteristics. These mice provide an ideal platform for the PCSK9-targeted drug development in hyperlipidemia and cardiovascular diseases, demonstrating good clinical and pathological relevance.
Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin 9 (PCSK9) is a serine protease primarily produced in the liver but expressed in other tissues, including the intestine, heart, and neurons. The N-terminal domain of the PCSK9 protein is responsible for protein localization and stability, while the C-terminal domain is responsible for protein enzymatic activity [1]. The Low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) is a receptor that is responsible for clearing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) from the blood. PCSK9 cleaves the intracellular domain of LDLR on the cell surface, causing it to detach from the cell membrane and be transported to the lysosome for degradation, promoting LDLR degradation, and increasing plasma LDL-C. Overexpression or gain-of-function mutations of the PCSK9 gene can lead to LDL-C accumulation by reducing LDLR levels. This can cause hypercholesterolemia, which increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease, and neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease [2]. PCSK9 has become an important target for the development of lipid-lowering drugs. Several PCSK9-targeted antibodies or small nucleic acid drugs have been approved for marketing worldwide, including evolocumab from Amgen, alirocumab from Sanofi and Regeneron, and inclisiran from Novartis. These drugs primarily work by inhibiting PCSK9 activity or preventing PCSK9 protein from binding to LDLR, lowering LDL-C levels in the blood to treat hypercholesterolemia [3-4]. In addition, PCSK9 can promote tumor growth and development by regulating cell proliferation, migration, and invasion. It can also regulate the expression of inflammatory factors that contribute to inflammation. Therefore, targeting the expression of PCSK9 has been investigated in tumor immunotherapy and autoimmune disease therapy [5-6].
Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) is a lipid particle-associated polymorphic carrier protein encoded by the APOE gene. It is a core component of plasma lipoproteins, participating in the production, transport, and clearance of lipoproteins. ApoE is associated with chylomicrons, chylomicron remnants, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), and intermediate-density lipoprotein (IDL), especially showing preferential binding to HDL [7]. ApoE is the most important lipid transport protein in the body, having a profound impact on lipid metabolism. The interaction of ApoE with the low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) is essential for the normal processing (catabolism) of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins [8]. In peripheral tissues, ApoE is primarily produced by the liver and macrophages and mediates cholesterol metabolism. In the central nervous system, ApoE is produced mainly by astrocytes and is the major cholesterol carrier in the brain. ApoE is essential for transporting cholesterol from astrocytes to neurons [7-10]. In addition, ApoE forms a complex with activated C1q, becoming a checkpoint inhibitor target of the classical complement pathway [11]. Polymorphisms of the APOE are associated with Alzheimer's disease and lipid accumulation, hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, high cholesterolemia, etc., and are related to the risk of various cardiovascular diseases.
The B6-hPCSK9/Apoe KO mice are obtained by crossing B6-hPCSK9 mice (Catalog No.: C001617) with B6J-Apoe KO mice (Catalog No.: C001507). B6J-Apoe KO mice exhibit elevated cholesterol levels and spontaneous atherosclerosis phenotypes due to the disruption of ApoE protein synthesis, further exacerbated under a high-fat diet (HFD). On the other hand, B6-hPCSK9 mice have the mouse Pcsk9 gene sequence replaced with the human PCSK9 gene sequence through gene editing technology, expressing the human PCSK9 protein. They can be used for the development of PCSK9-targeted drugs in hyperlipidemia, stroke, coronary heart disease, and other atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVD). The B6-hPCSK9/Apoe KO mice, while expressing the human PCSK9 protein, exhibit significantly elevated cholesterol levels and spontaneous atherosclerosis characteristics. These mice provide an ideal platform for the PCSK9-targeted drug development in hyperlipidemia and cardiovascular diseases, demonstrating good clinical and pathological relevance.
B6-hIL2RA
Product ID:
C001713
Strain:
C57BL/6NCya
Status:
Description:
The interleukin-2 receptor alpha subunit, encoded by the IL2RA gene and also known as CD25, is a critical determinant of IL-2 signaling, a pathway fundamental to T cell biology. While CD25 alone exhibits low affinity for IL-2, its assembly with the IL-2 receptor beta and gamma chains forms the high-affinity receptor complex essential for robust cellular responses to this pleiotropic cytokine [1]. Expressed prominently on activated T lymphocytes, including effector and regulatory T cells, CD25 is pivotal for diverse processes such as T cell proliferation, differentiation, and the maintenance of immune tolerance, largely mediated through its indispensable role in regulatory T cell development and function [2]. Consequently, perturbations in IL2RA expression or genetic variants within the locus are strongly associated with susceptibility to a range of severe autoimmune disorders, including multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis, highlighting its central involvement in immune homeostasis breakdown [3]. Furthermore, aberrant CD25 expression has been observed in certain malignancies, suggesting roles beyond adaptive immunity [4]. The demonstrable impact of IL2RA on immune regulation and disease pathogenesis underscores its significance as a key molecule in immunology and a compelling target for therapeutic intervention.
The B6-hIL2RA mouse is a humanized model constructed by replacing the sequence of the mouse Il2ra endogenous extracellular domain in situ with the corresponding extracellular domain from the human IL2RA. The murine signal peptide and transmembrane-cytoplasmic region were preserved. The B6-hIL2RA mice can be used for the study of the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis, and certain malignancies, as well as for IL2RA-targeted drug development.
The interleukin-2 receptor alpha subunit, encoded by the IL2RA gene and also known as CD25, is a critical determinant of IL-2 signaling, a pathway fundamental to T cell biology. While CD25 alone exhibits low affinity for IL-2, its assembly with the IL-2 receptor beta and gamma chains forms the high-affinity receptor complex essential for robust cellular responses to this pleiotropic cytokine [1]. Expressed prominently on activated T lymphocytes, including effector and regulatory T cells, CD25 is pivotal for diverse processes such as T cell proliferation, differentiation, and the maintenance of immune tolerance, largely mediated through its indispensable role in regulatory T cell development and function [2]. Consequently, perturbations in IL2RA expression or genetic variants within the locus are strongly associated with susceptibility to a range of severe autoimmune disorders, including multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis, highlighting its central involvement in immune homeostasis breakdown [3]. Furthermore, aberrant CD25 expression has been observed in certain malignancies, suggesting roles beyond adaptive immunity [4]. The demonstrable impact of IL2RA on immune regulation and disease pathogenesis underscores its significance as a key molecule in immunology and a compelling target for therapeutic intervention.
The B6-hIL2RA mouse is a humanized model constructed by replacing the sequence of the mouse Il2ra endogenous extracellular domain in situ with the corresponding extracellular domain from the human IL2RA. The murine signal peptide and transmembrane-cytoplasmic region were preserved. The B6-hIL2RA mice can be used for the study of the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis, and certain malignancies, as well as for IL2RA-targeted drug development.
B6-hCD47
Product ID:
C001419
Strain:
C57BL/6JCya
Status:
Description:
CD47, also known as Integrin Associated Protein (IAP), is a transmembrane protein that belongs to the immunoglobulin superfamily. It is widely expressed on the surface of almost all normal cells and is highly expressed in tumor cells [1].
SIRPα, a signal regulatory protein mainly expressed on macrophages, inhibits their phagocytosis of target cells by transmitting inhibitory signals when binding to CD47 on other cells. However, some tumor cells can evade phagocytosis and cause tumor immune escape by highly expressing CD47 and binding to SIRPα on macrophages, sending a “don’t eat me” signal. Targeting CD47 antibodies can initiate anti-tumor T cell immune responses and promote cancer-specific lymphocyte activation through macrophage-mediated phagocytosis of tumors. As a result, the CD47-SIRPα signaling pathway has great therapeutic potential and is a highly competitive target in tumor immunotherapy after PD-1/PD-L1 [1-2].
CD47 is a transmembrane protein with its extracellular domain serving as the receptor/ligand binding region and its intracellular domain responsible for signal transduction [3]. B6-hCD47 mice are obtained by replacing the fragment encoding the extracellular domain of CD47 protein in the mouse Cd47 gene with the corresponding human CD47 gene sequence, resulting in a model expressing the extracellular domain of human CD47 protein and the intracellular domain of mouse CD47 protein. This ensures normal binding with human antibodies and other protein drugs while completely retaining the intracellular part of mouse CD47 protein, maintaining normal intracellular signal transduction. B6-hCD47 mice can successfully express human CD47 protein and can be used for research on CD47-targeted inhibitors or antibody drug development and screening, pharmacology and safety evaluation, tumor immunotherapy evaluation, and mechanisms of tumor immune escape systems.
CD47, also known as Integrin Associated Protein (IAP), is a transmembrane protein that belongs to the immunoglobulin superfamily. It is widely expressed on the surface of almost all normal cells and is highly expressed in tumor cells [1].
SIRPα, a signal regulatory protein mainly expressed on macrophages, inhibits their phagocytosis of target cells by transmitting inhibitory signals when binding to CD47 on other cells. However, some tumor cells can evade phagocytosis and cause tumor immune escape by highly expressing CD47 and binding to SIRPα on macrophages, sending a “don’t eat me” signal. Targeting CD47 antibodies can initiate anti-tumor T cell immune responses and promote cancer-specific lymphocyte activation through macrophage-mediated phagocytosis of tumors. As a result, the CD47-SIRPα signaling pathway has great therapeutic potential and is a highly competitive target in tumor immunotherapy after PD-1/PD-L1 [1-2].
CD47 is a transmembrane protein with its extracellular domain serving as the receptor/ligand binding region and its intracellular domain responsible for signal transduction [3]. B6-hCD47 mice are obtained by replacing the fragment encoding the extracellular domain of CD47 protein in the mouse Cd47 gene with the corresponding human CD47 gene sequence, resulting in a model expressing the extracellular domain of human CD47 protein and the intracellular domain of mouse CD47 protein. This ensures normal binding with human antibodies and other protein drugs while completely retaining the intracellular part of mouse CD47 protein, maintaining normal intracellular signal transduction. B6-hCD47 mice can successfully express human CD47 protein and can be used for research on CD47-targeted inhibitors or antibody drug development and screening, pharmacology and safety evaluation, tumor immunotherapy evaluation, and mechanisms of tumor immune escape systems.
B6-hTGFB2
Product ID:
C001792
Strain:
C57BL/6NCya
Status:
Description:
The TGFB2 gene encodes transforming growth factor-beta 2 (TGF-β2), a secreted multifunctional cytokine that regulates cell proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, and extracellular matrix production [1]. It is expressed in various tissues, including epithelial cells, mesenchymal cells, immune cells, and neural tissues, playing critical roles in embryonic development, immune regulation, and tissue homeostasis. The encoded protein is synthesized as an inactive precursor that undergoes proteolytic cleavage to release the active TGF-β2 ligand, which signals through SMAD-dependent and SMAD-independent pathways [1]. Dysregulation of TGFB2 is linked to cardiovascular diseases (e.g., Marfan syndrome, aortic aneurysms), fibrosis, cancer (both tumor-suppressive and pro-metastatic roles), and developmental disorders (e.g., Loeys-Dietz syndrome) [2-3]. Additionally, TGFB2 mutations or aberrant expression can contribute to ocular defects, craniofacial abnormalities, and immune dysregulation [4]. Its pleiotropic effects make it essential in both normal physiology and disease pathogenesis.
The B6-hTGFB2 mouse is a humanized model, constructed by replacing the partial coding sequences of mouse Tgfb2 exon 1 with the Kozak-Human TGFB2 CDS-3’UTR of the Human TGFB2-WPRE-BGH pA cassette. B6-hTGFB2 mice can be used for research into the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases, fibrosis, cancers, and developmental disorders. They are also useful for the screening, development, and safety evaluation of TGFB2-targeted drugs.
The TGFB2 gene encodes transforming growth factor-beta 2 (TGF-β2), a secreted multifunctional cytokine that regulates cell proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, and extracellular matrix production [1]. It is expressed in various tissues, including epithelial cells, mesenchymal cells, immune cells, and neural tissues, playing critical roles in embryonic development, immune regulation, and tissue homeostasis. The encoded protein is synthesized as an inactive precursor that undergoes proteolytic cleavage to release the active TGF-β2 ligand, which signals through SMAD-dependent and SMAD-independent pathways [1]. Dysregulation of TGFB2 is linked to cardiovascular diseases (e.g., Marfan syndrome, aortic aneurysms), fibrosis, cancer (both tumor-suppressive and pro-metastatic roles), and developmental disorders (e.g., Loeys-Dietz syndrome) [2-3]. Additionally, TGFB2 mutations or aberrant expression can contribute to ocular defects, craniofacial abnormalities, and immune dysregulation [4]. Its pleiotropic effects make it essential in both normal physiology and disease pathogenesis.
The B6-hTGFB2 mouse is a humanized model, constructed by replacing the partial coding sequences of mouse Tgfb2 exon 1 with the Kozak-Human TGFB2 CDS-3’UTR of the Human TGFB2-WPRE-BGH pA cassette. B6-hTGFB2 mice can be used for research into the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases, fibrosis, cancers, and developmental disorders. They are also useful for the screening, development, and safety evaluation of TGFB2-targeted drugs.
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