Plau Knockout mouse models
Encoding urokinase-type plasminogen activator, Plau is the mouse ortholog of human PLAU and produces a single-chain zymogen that binds its GPI-anchored receptor uPAR (Plaur) through an N-terminal growth factor domain, is activated by plasmin or cathepsin cleavage, and then generates plasmin at the cell surface rather than in the fluid phase. This pericellular proteolysis drives matrix degradation, latent TGF-beta and pro-MMP activation, macrophage and smooth muscle migration, and integrin plus vitronectin dependent signaling that persists even when catalysis is blocked. Consequently a conditional null tests requirement in myeloid, endothelial, or tumor compartments, an active-site knockin separates proteolysis from uPAR occupancy, and humanization of the growth factor domain is necessary for antibodies or ATF fusions that ignore mouse protein. Plat and plasma kallikrein compensate in the fluid phase, so pair Plau alleles with invasion, fibrosis, or fibrinolysis endpoints and a validated lineage Cre.
Plau null animals are straightforward to genotype and phenotype when survival is acceptable. They remain a standard background for pharmacology, biomarker, and rescue studies.
What Plau Knockout mouse models are available?
ingenious targeting laboratory offers 1 distinct Plau knockout catalog mouse model. Researchers can order pre-developed catalog lines or request a custom mouse model, including humanized, knockin, and transgenic variations with verified germline transmission.
Catalog table
| Model | Type | Category | Availability | Catalog # | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plau-KO | Knockout | KO/CKO mice, disease model mice | live | KO 190855 | Inquire |
Why this approach
A conventional knockout answers whether the gene is required broadly. When your target tissue is the organ of interest, a global null can still be informative if viability is acceptable and you want the simplest genotype. If the null is harsh, a floxed allele with a regional Cre is the safer long term platform.
Pricing and quotes
The Plau Knockout lines listed above are catalog models. Send us the catalog number and our team confirms current availability, pricing, and whether the line ships cryopreserved or live.
If your study needs a Plau allele configuration that is not listed above, our scientific team designs and generates it. Model generation quotes return in about twenty four hours with project milestones and pricing.
FAQ
What Plau Knockout mouse models are available?
When Plau Knockout lines are in catalog, we ship from inventory. If your configuration is not listed, we design the allele to order. Common paths include conditional knockout, constitutive knockout, humanized, knockin, and transgenic options, with documented germline transmission and United States QC.
Is Plau knockout embryonic lethal in mice?
It depends on background and allele design. Some Plau germline knockouts are viable. Others need conditional alleles or mixed backgrounds. We review publications and our own experience, then recommend floxed versus null before you commit.
Which Cre driver is best for experiments?
Driver choice depends on onset timing, recombination efficiency, and known leak. We map your organ and cell type to a short list of proven Cre lines, then talk through reporter crosses and controls. We favor drivers with strong community validation for your tissue.
Do you ship live Plau animals?
When catalog lines are live, we ship with health certificates and QC documentation. If your exact combo is not listed, we quote a generation project with cryo or live dispatch depending on cohort timing and geography.
How do I request a quote for Plau?
Use the catalog inquire buttons or the request quote form. Include your allele goal, Cre plan if any, strain background, and cohort size. A PhD led team responds with pricing, milestones, and the fastest path to experimental animals.