Table 3.
A list of genes and their animal models suggested in sweat secretion
Genes | Genotype | Gross phenotype | Sweat gland phenotype | References |
---|---|---|---|---|
Foxa1 | cKO (skin) | None | Anhidrosis | (94) |
Best2 | KI | None | Hypohidrosis | (94,112) |
Itpr2 (InsP3R2) | KO | None | Hypohidrosis | (81) |
Aqp5 | KO | None | Hypohidrosis; Normal sweating | (32,33) |
Chrm3 | KO | Reduced body weight, dilated pupils | Not analysed | (75,113) |
Slc12a2 (Nkcc1) | KO | Deafness, head-shaking, growth retardation, circling | Not analysed | (114–116) |
Atp1a1 (Na+-K+ pump) | KO | KO perinatal lethal. Heterozygotes viable | Not analysed | (117) |
Cftr | KO | KO poor growth, decreased survival, intestinal obstruction | Not analysed | (118–122) |
cKO | ||||
Scnn1a (ENaC) | KO | KO perinatal lethal | Not analysed | (123) |
cKO | ||||
Slc9a1 (Nhe1) | KO | 2/3 of progeny die before weaning | Not analysed | (124) |