PXR Knockout Rat
Nomenclature:
SD-
Nr1i2
tm1sage
Genotype:
Homozygous
Product number:
In Development
List pricing:
TBD
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Description -
This model will contain a bi-allelic deletion within the Nr1i2 (nuclear receptor, sub-family 1, group I, member 2) gene, encoding for the Pregnane X receptor (PXR).
Additional Information
PXR is involved in the induction of cytochrome p4503A (CYP3A) and is abundantly expressed in the liver and intestine. This model is useful for studying the metabolism of xenobiotic compounds and hepatotoxicity.
Research ApplicationsDrug transport
Cytochrome p450 pathways
Drug metabolism
Hepatotoxicity
Cholestasis