KEGG: mcf:102124299
UniGene: Mfa.8546
The following FAQs address key methodological considerations for researchers working with recombinant Macaca fascicularis Suppressor of Tumorigenicity 7 protein (ST7) in academic settings. Questions are categorized by complexity, with answers emphasizing experimental design, technical challenges, and data interpretation.
In vitro:
In vivo: Use xenograft models in immunocompromised mice, injecting ST7-expressing Macaca cells and monitoring tumor growth kinetics.
Approach:
Case study: Bat ST7’s N-terminal domain (1-585aa) shares 78% homology with Macaca fascicularis, suggesting conserved tumor-suppressive regions .
Methodological adjustments:
Genetic Stability: Macaca fascicularis haploid embryonic stem cells maintain genomic integrity for >140 days, enabling long-term ST7 functional studies .
Structural Insights: Bat ST7’s C-terminal domain (residues 400-585) is critical for binding tumorigenic kinases, a feature likely conserved in primates .
Evolutionary Analysis: ST7 in Macaca shows 94% amino acid identity with human ST7, but regulatory regions differ, impacting expression levels in cancer models .