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006373 129-Braftm1Sva/J
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Homozygous "floxed B-raf" (B-raff/f) mice are viable and fertile with normal B-raf protein expression. When bred to mice expressing Cre recombinase under the control of a promoter of interest, exon 12 of the targeted gene is deleted in the tissue of interest. These mutant mice may be useful in neurological studies such as Ras/Raf and MEK/ERK signaling, synaptic (neural) plasticity, learning and memory.

For example, when crossed to a strain expressing Cre recombinase in nervous tissue (see Stock No. 003771), this mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of neuron development.

For example, when crossed to a strain expressing interferon inducible Cre recombinase (see Stock No. 003755), this mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of extraembryonic mammmalian development.

007199 129S-Sgpl1Gt(ROSA)78Sor/J
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Mice homozygous for this mutant allele have reduced size and weight gains after birth and do not survive past 8 weeks of age. Homozygotes occur at a lower than Mendelian ratio (19%) from heterozygote X heterozygote crosses. No gene product is detected in homozygous embryos aged ED9.5-12.5 or in adult gonad. Beta-galactosidase staining pattern mimics the endogenous gene expression pattern in adult intestinal epithelial cells. Homozygous embryos E11.5 to E18.5 exhibit hemorrhages and microaneurisms. Vascular defects persist into adulthood. At 6 weeks of age, mutant mice are anemic (low hemoglobin concentration, reduced red blood cell count, low hematocrit). Mutants exhibit polychromasia (abnormally high number of immature blood cells), kidney defects (blood urea nitrogen level abnormally high, kidney size smaller than wildtype, swollen blood filled glomeruli, reduced number of vascular smooth muscle cells) and abnormalities in palate bone fusion. Homozygotes are infertile. Heterozygote .....
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006661 129S.B6-Tg(KRT14-RAF1/ESR1)1Pkha/J
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Mice hemizygous for this "K14-Raf:ER" transgene are viable and fertile. Inducible expression of the human Raf1(Raf-1 [DD]):estrogen receptor (ER) fusion protein is observed in the epidermis following topical application of 4-hydroxytamoxifen (4OHT). Prolonged (4 weeks) induction of human Raf-1[DD] activity promotes the undifferentiated, proliferative phenotypic characteristics observed in epidermal cancer; including hyperplasia, increased mitotic index, decreased expression of differentiation markers and increased expression of beta-1 and beta-4 integrin subunits. Raf-1[DD]-induced skin abnormalities are entirely reversed within one month after 4OHT cessation. These mice have a similar 4OHT-inducible skin phenotype as the transgenic mice expressing human H-RasG12V (Stock No. 006403) or human Mek1R4F (Stock No. 006822), and may be useful in studies of the .....
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008149 B6(Cg)-Snord116tm1.1Uta/J
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Mice homozygous for this Snord116del (1-loxP or knockout) allele are viable and fertile. As the Snord116 gene cluster is imprinted and expressed only from the paternal allele, mice with paternal inheritance of the deletion lack expression of the targeted Snord116 small nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs) gene cluster in brain tissues. Similarly, paternal transmission of the mutant allele is required to obtain the mutant phenotype in offspring. Affected heterozygotes (paternal deleted/maternal wildtype) recapitulate a subset of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) characteristics, including early-onset postnatal growth retardation, delayed sexual maturation, increased anxiety, motor learning deficit and hyperphagia (but not obesity). Other reported abnormalities include altered metabolic fuel usage, prolonged meal time, and increased levels of circulating ghrelin. These Snord116del mice may be useful in studying growth and feeding regulation, mechanisms of obesity, and pa .....
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008118 B6(Cg)-Snord116tm1Uta/J
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Mice homozygous for this 2-loxP (floxed) allele are viable and fertile, with loxP sites flanking the Snord116 small nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs) gene cluster. When bred to mice that express Cre recombinase, the resulting offspring will have this gene cluster deleted in the cre-expressing tissue(s). Because the Snord116 gene cluster is imprinted and only expressed from the paternal allele, breeding 2-loxP males with cre-expressing females may be required to generate deleted offspring with the knockout phenotype. The donating investigator reports that the distance between the two loxP sites (~140 kb) may reduce the recombination efficiency in somatic cells. As deletions of the Snord116 cluster are associated with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), mice carrying the 2-loxP (floxed) allele may be useful in generating conditional mutations for studying the role of Snord116 in growth and feeding regulation, mechanisms of obesity, and patho .....
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006257 B6.129-Aldh5a1tm1Kmg/J
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Homozygous mutation of this gene results in reduced body weight, ataxia, seizures, gliosis of the hippocampus, and eventual status epilepticus. From 19-26 days of age, repetitive tonic-clonic seizures results in more than 95% mortality. Biochemical assays shows complete ablation of the endogenous enzymatic activity in the brains, livers, hearts, and kidneys of homozygous mutant mice. Homozygotes have increased levels of GHB and GABA in liver and brain tissues, as well as in urine. Phenotype can be rescued to varying degrees utilizing a number of both pharmacotherapeutic and gene therapeutic approaches. Although heterozygous mice have approximately 50% of the endogenous enzyme activity compared to wildtype mice, they are viable and fertile. Mice with this targeted mutation may be useful in studying succinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase (SSADH) deficiency and to explore the effect of GABA and GHB accumulation on central nervous system development and function.
006910 B6.129-Crkltm1Hkp/J
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While heterozygous mice are viable and fertile, mice homozygous for this targeted allele die in utero. Immunoblots from homozygous tissues show no protein expression from the targeted gene. The prenatal lethality exhibited by homozygotes on this C57BL/6J congenic background (and also on a 129Sv genetic background) likely results from heart, liver, and placental defects. Please note that homozygous mutants on a mixed/outbred genetic background (129/Sv X Black Swiss) are viable and fertile. These mutant mice may be useful in studying the role of Crkl tyrosine-phosphorylation in Bcr/Abl (Philadelphia chromosome) chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), Digeorge Syndrome (DGS) and Velocardiofacial Syndrome.
006497 B6.129-Skiltm2Spw/J
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Mice homozygous for this targeted mutation (called "Snoex1" in the primary reference) are viable and fertile with no reported gross morphological defects. Although the deletion of exon 1 leads to complete absence of the mature full-length protein in immunoblots of brain and embryonic tissues, a truncated 3'-end RNA species is derived from downstream coding sequence. Homozygotes exhibit T cell proliferation/activation defects, which can be rescued by treatment with anti-TGF-beta antibodies or exogenous interleukin-2. Homozygous deletion also results in increased sensitivity to TGF-beta and altered growth properties of cultured mouse embryo fibroblasts (MEFs). These mutant mice may be useful in studies of T cell activation, T cell receptor stimulation and TGF-beta signaling.
008451 B6.129P(Cg)-Ptprca Cx3cr1tm1Litt/LittJ
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Mice that are homozygous for the CX3CR1-GFP targeted mutation are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. RT-PCR analysis of lymphoid tissue from homozygotes detects mutant gene product (mRNA) and no wild type gene product (mRNA). Flow cytometric analysis of peripheral blood cells identified a subset of green fluorescent cells not observed in wild type mice. Enhanced Green Fluorescent Protein (EGFP), but not the endogenous gene, is expressed in monocytes, dendritic cells, NK cells, and brain microglia, mimicking endogenous gene expression. The same subset of peripheral blood cells isolated from heterozygote mice express detectable levels of EGFP. Immunohistochemical analysis of spleen and peripheral nerve tissue from homozygotes does not detect EGFP. These mice also express the CD45.1 (Ly5.1 or Ptprca) allele, which is atypical for the C57BL/6 congenic background, and this marker may be used to track donor cell popul .....
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005582 B6.129P-Cx3cr1tm1Litt/J
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Mice that are homozygous for the CX3CR1-GFP targeted mutation are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. RT-PCR analysis of lymphoid tissue from homozygotes detects mutant gene product (mRNA) and no wild type gene product (mRNA). Flow cytometric analysis of peripheral blood cells identified a subset of green fluorescent cells not observed in wild type mice. Enhanced Green Fluorescent Protein (EGFP), but not the endogenous gene, is expressed in monocytes, dendritic cells, NK cells, and brain microglia, mimicking endogenous gene expression. The same subset of peripheral blood cells isolated from heterozygote mice express detectable levels of EGFP. Immunohistochemical analysis of spleen and peripheral nerve tissue from homozygotes does not detect EGFP. These CX3CR1-GFP mutant mice may be useful in studies of leukocyte migration and trafficking, as well as for transplantation studies.

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006087 B6.129S4-Cxcl10tm1Adl/J
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Homozygous mice are viable, fertile, and have no overt morphological or developmental abnormalities. No endogenous gene expression is observed in bone marrow-derived macrophages before or after IFN-gamma stimulation. Homozygous mice have defective T cell responses, including impaired proliferation and IFN-gamma secretion following antigenic challenge (129Sv background). In experimental models of T helper-1 (Th1)-mediated immune responses, homozygous-deletion leads to diminished immune function; contact hypersensitivity is reduced (129Sv background) and diminished threshold for disease expression in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE, human model of multiple sclerosis) (C57BL/6 background). After injection with a neurotropic coronavirus MHV, null mice (on a B6;129Sv background) exhibit impaired viral clearance, decreased CD4+/CD8+ infiltration into the brain, and are protected from viral-induced demyelination. Similarly, homozygous mice (on a C57BL/6 ba .....
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007669 B6.129S4-Pdgfratm11(EGFP)Sor/J
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Mice homozygous for this knock-in targeted mutation have an embryonic lethal phenotype, with half of the embryos failing to survive past embryonic day 12.5 and the remainder failing to survive beyond embryonic day 15.5. These mice express the H2B-eGFP fusion gene from the endogenous Pdgfra locus. Fluorescence is detectable at embryonic day 4.5 in polar trophectoderm cells and at embryonic day 6.5 in the extraembryonic ectoderm. Expression of H2BGFP mimick the expression pattern of the endogenous gene. Homozygotes exhibit abnormal placenta development and placenta vasculature. This mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of cellular signaling during development and in adult mice; specifically receptor tyrosine kinases (RTK; such as Ras, MAP kinase, PI3K and those in the platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) family).
008076 B6.129S4-Traf1tm1Tsi/J
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Mice homozygous for the TRAF1 mutant allele (TRAF1-/-) are viable and fertile. No protein expression from the targeted gene is observed in CD40-stimulated splenocytes isolated from homozygous mice. Homozygous mice on a C57BL/6 congenic background (B6-TRAF1-/-) have abnormal memory T cell survival and impaired influenza virus CD8 T cell responses. Activated B6-TRAF1-/- T cells accumulate increased levels of proapoptotic BH3-only family member Bim, particularly the most toxic isoform, Bims. The donating investigator reports that B6-TRAF1 mutant mice may be difficult to breed and gain more weight than BALB/c-TRAF1 mutant mice.

Homozygous mice on a BALB/c congenic background (BALB/c-TRAF1-/-) exhibit acute liver injury and elevated serum liver enzymes following intratracheal TNF-alpha treatment. Furthermore, activated TRAF1-/- T cells have significantly increased expression of Th2 cytokines (IL-4, IL-5 and IL-13) that el .....
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007181 B6.129X1-Notch1tm2Rko/GridJ
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Mice homozygous for this "floxed" Notch1 allele (fN1) are viable and fertile. These mice possess loxP sites on either side of exon 1 of the targeted gene. When bred to mice with a Cre recombinase gene, exon 1 of the targeted gene is deleted in the cre expressing tissue(s). These conditional knockout mice may be useful in generating tissue-specific mutants for studying the development of a wide range of tissues: for example, when crossed to a strain expressing Cre recombinase primarily in the nervous system (see Stock No. 003771), this mutant strain may be useful in studies of apoptosis in neural development.

In an attempt to offer alleles on well-characterized or multiple genetic backgrounds, alleles are frequently moved to a genetic background different from that on which an allele was first characterized. It should be noted that the phenotype could vary from that originally described. We will modi .....
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004132 B6.Cg-Terctm1Rdp/J
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Early generation mice that are homozygous null for the Terc gene are phenotypically normal. No Terc transcript or telomerase activity is detected. If null mice are maintained as homozygotes, progressive adverse effects on the reproductive and hematopoietic systems are observed. By the fifth generation of homozygous intercrossing, fertility is significantly diminished. Testes size and weight is reduced by ~80%. Germ cells exhibit decreased rates in proliferation and increased rates of apoptosis resulting in a general state of germ cell depletion. Females exhibit smaller ovaries and diminished uterine horns. The proliferative capacity of hematopoietic cells derived from bone marrow and spleen is significantly compromised. Progressive generations of interbreeding the null mice results in progressive telomere shortening (4.8 +/- 2.4 kb per generation). Cells from the fourth generation onward possess chromosome ends lacking detectable telomere repeats, aneuploidy, and chromoso .....
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006200 B6.Cg-Tnks2tm1.1Yjc/J
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Mice that are homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable and fertile. No gene product (mRNA) is detected by RT-PCR analysis of activated spleen lymphocytes. While neither telomere shortening nor chromosomal abnormalities (even across multiple generations) are observed, homozygous mice have significantly decreased body weight. These mutant mice may be useful in studies of both telomerase function and telomerase-independent pathways which affect development and metabolism.
006069 B6.Cg-Tg(HIST1H2BB/EGFP)1Pa/J
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Mice homozygous for the transgenic insert are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. These transgenic mice express an "H2B-EGFP" fusion protein (coding sequence for the human HIST1H2BB gene [histone 1 H2bb] followed C-terminally by Enhanced Green Fluorescent Protein gene [EGFP, BD Biosciences]) under the control of the chicken beta actin promoter/enhancer coupled with the cytomegalovirus (CMV) immediate-early enhancer. Nucleosomes and chromatin in all cells fluoresce. Fluorescence is detectable during all phases of mitosis. The donating investigator reports occasional silencing of the transgene when transmitted through the female germline. This mutant mouse strain may be useful for in vivo subcellular high-resolution and 3-dimensional studies of dividing cells.

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007940 B6.Cg-Tg(Thy1-CFP/COX8A)C1Lich/J
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These transgenic mice express Cyan Fluorescent Protein (CFP) under the control of the mouse thymus cell antigen 1, theta, Thy1, promoter. CFP is specifically localized to the mitochondria by a human cytochrome c oxidase, subunit 8A (ubiquitous), targeting signal fused to the N-terminus. Fluorescence is detected in many neuronal populations including retinal cells and in all motor axons. Coronal brain sections reveal a fluorescence pattern showing somatosensory cortex barrel morphology. Neuronal, mitochondrial and neuromuscular junction morphology appears normal in transgenic mice. Axonal mitochondrial density is similar to wildtype. Homozygotes are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. This mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of mitochondrial transport.

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006000 B6.FVB-Tg(ITGAM-DTR/EGFP)34Lan/J
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These transgenic mice have a diphtheria toxin (DT) inducible system that transiently depletes macrophages. The transgene insert contains a fusion product involving simian diphtheria toxin receptor and green fluorescent protein under the control of the human ITGAM (integrin alpha M) promoter (CD11b). RT-PCR analysis of bone marrow macrophages detects specific transgene expression. Cytological analysis of thioglycollate treated peritoneal cells shows the absence of macrophages. Intraperitoneal injection of DT ablates monocyte/macrophage cells in the peritoneal cavity. Mice that are homozygous for the transgene are viable, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. Transgene expression is not sufficient to be detected by FACS analysis. 12 hours following DT administration all macrophages are ablated in the peritoneum, kidney and ovary. Macrophage population is restored by day 4 following a single intraperitoneal dose of DT. Administration of D .....
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005738 B6.FVB-Tg(tetO-EGFP,-Tgfbr2)8Mcle/J
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Mice homozygous for the transgene are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. These transgenic mice express Enhanced Green Fluorescent Protein (EGFP) and a truncated dominant-negative mouse transforming growth factor, beta receptor II (Tgfbr2) under the control of a bidirectional tetracycline transactivator responsive promoter (TRE; tetO). No fluorescence is observed in the tissues of this mutant. Primary cultures derived from ear biopsies exhibit green fluorescence when transfected with a tetracycline transactivator (tTA; "Tet-off") vector. When these transgenic mice are bred with other transgenic mice expressing reverse tetracycline-controlled transactivator protein (rtTA) or tetracycline-controlled transactivator protein (tTA), tissue-specific EGFP and dominant-negative Tgfbr2 transgene expression can be regulated with the tetracycline analog, doxycycline. This mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of TGF-beta signali .....
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008041 B6;129-Sirt1tm1Ygu/J
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Mice homozygous for this targeted allele (SirT1co/co) are viable and fertile. A loxP-flanked neomycin cassette just upstream of exon 4 and a third loxP site downstream of exon 4 were inserted to create this targeted mutant Sirt1 allele. The floxed mutation does not affect SIRT1 protein expression in MEFs or mammary gland tissue in homozygotes. When bred to mice that express Cre recombinase, the resulting offspring have exon 4 (encoding an evolutionarily conserved Sir2 motif) deleted in cre-expressing tissue(s); (the donating investigator reports only one recombination event: complete removal of the neomycin cassette and exon 4, leaving a single loxp). These SirT1co/co mice may be useful in generating conditional mutants for studying transcriptional regulation and the role of estrogen, insulin growth factor-1 (IGF-1), and transcription factors (including NF-kappaB) in mammary gland development, mammary cancer, apoptosis, and metabolic di .....
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006495 B6;129-Trp53bp1tm1Jc/J
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Homozygous "53BP1"-deficient mice are viable and fertile, but exhibit retarded growth and generate reduced litter sizes. Protein from the targeted gene is not detected in the testes (by immunoblot) or in mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs) (by immunofluorescence). Homozygotes are immunocompromised, hypersensitive to whole-body irradiation, and develop thymic lymphomas with higher frequency (8%) compared to wildtype by 4-7 months of age. MEFs from homozygous mutant mice have a defective DNA damage response with impaired Chk2 activation. These mutant mice may be useful in studies of the immune system, cancer, tumor suppression, and DNA damage response pathways.
007204 B6;129S4-2610005L07RikGt(ROSA)73Sor/J
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Mice homozygous for this mutant allele (called BC058969 in the primary publication) are viable and fertile, with greater than 50% embryonic lethality observed in homozygous embryos. Homozygotes occur at a lower than Mendelian ratio (9%) from heterozygote x heterozygote crosses. No gene product is detected in homozygous embryos aged ED9.5-12.5 or in adult gonad. Homozygotes exhibit defects that affect the same cell types and processes as those controlled by the platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) pathway, including vasculature, kidney, and skeletal defects (sternum and calvarial bones). Notably, 100% incidence of calvarial bones defects is reported. Additionally, homozygotes are reported to have low b-galactosidase activity; in situ hybridization or other sensitive methods may be necessary to detect expression of the lacZ-neo reporter fusion gene. These BC058969-mutant (2610005L07Rik-mutant) mice may be useful in st .....
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006614 B6;CB-Tg(Thy1-CFP/COX8A)C1Lich/J
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These transgenic mice express Cyan Fluorescent Protein (CFP) under the control of the mouse thymus cell antigen 1, theta, Thy1, promoter. CFP is specifically localized to the mitochondria by a human cytochrome c oxidase, subunit 8A (ubiquitous), targeting signal fused to the N-terminus. Fluorescence is detected in many neuronal populations including retinal cells and in all motor axons. Coronal brain sections reveal a fluorescence pattern showing somatosensory cortex barrel morphology. Neuronal, mitochondrial and neuromuscular junction morphology appears normal in transgenic mice. Axonal mitochondrial density is similar to wildtype. Homozygotes are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. This mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of mitochondrial transport.
006617 B6;CB-Tg(Thy1-CFP/COX8A)S2Lich/J
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These transgenic mice express Cyan Fluorescent Protein (CFP) under the control of the mouse thymus cell antigen 1, theta, Thy1, promoter. CFP is specifically localized to the mitochondria by a human cytochrome c oxidase, subunit 8A (ubiquitous), targeting signal fused to the N-terminus. Fluorescence is detected in many neuronal populations including retinal ganglion cells, bipolar cells, amacrine cell and photoreceptors. Neuronal, mitochondrial and neuromuscular junction morphology appears normal in transgenic mice. Axonal mitochondrial density is similar to wildtype. Homozygotes are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. This mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of mitochondrial transport in adult motor neurons.
006465 B6;CBA-Tg(CAG-lacZ-WGA)330Bbm/J
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These ZW transgenic mice constitutively express lacZ under the control of the CMV enhancer/chicken actin promoter. Expression is widespread, but mosaic, throughout the central and peripheral nervous systems. Purkinje cells display intense beta-galactosidase activity. Approximately 50% of the total neuron population express the transgene, as detected by beta-galactosidase activity. Newborn mice exhibit widespread beta-galactosidase activity. When crossed with a Cre recombinase-expressing strain, lacZ expression is replaced with wheat germ agglutinin (plant lectin) expression in tissues expressing cre. The double reporter system makes it possible to distinguish a lack of reporter (lacZ) expression from a lack of Cre recombinase expression while providing a means to assess Cre excision activity at the individual cell level. This transgenic mouse strain may be useful in tracing transneuronal or trans-synaptic connections and circuits in brain regions or in the s .....
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007680 C.129X1-Il4ratm1Tch/J
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Mice homozygous for this "IL4Ra Y500F" mutant allele are viable and fertile. The mice express a mutant IL4Ra chain with a phenylalanine substitution at the proximal tyrosine residue (Y500F) in the cytoplasmic tail. This residue is a critical component of the insulin/interleukin-4 receptor (I4R) motif, and is required for binding by phosphotyrosine-binding domain (PTB) adaptor proteins and for initiating subsequent downstream signaling cascades in response to IL-4. Allele-specific PCR verifies the amino acid substitution. The Y500F mutation abrogates insulin receptor substrate-2 (IRS-2) phosphorylation, and impairs IL-4-induced CD4+ lymphocyte proliferation with no reported effect on Stat6 activation, IL-4-responsive gene product up-regulation, or Th cell differentiation under Th2 polarizing conditions. In vivo, the Y500F mutation is associated with increased allergen-induced IgE production, airway hyper-responsiveness (AHR), .....
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006863 C3Fe.B6-Mcm4chaos3/J
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Mice homozygous for this ENU-induced F345I hypomorphic allele (Chaos3) are viable, fertile, and overtly indistinguishable from normal littermates. Homozygous, but not heterozygous, mice have slightly reduced wildtype protein levels in mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs). Whereas Chaos3 heterozygotes show mildly elevated (2- to 5-fold) micronucleus frequencies compared with wildtype, homozygotes have an approximate 20-fold increase with over 7% of erythrocytes containing micronuclei. MEFs from homozygous mice exhibit mild defects (cell proliferation, S phase and G2/M populations), and are highly susceptible to chromosome breakage following treatment with the DNA replication inhibitor aphidicolin. On a congenic C3HeB/FeJ background, greater than 80% of homozygous females exhibit mammary adenocarcinomas with a mean latency of 12 months, while males have no tumor incidence. These Chaos3 mice provide a novel, non-transgenic model of breast cancer, and may be useful for s .....
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007895 C57BL/6-Fastm1Cgn/J
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Mice homozygous for this "Fasfl" conditional allele are viable and fertile, with loxP sites flanking exon 9 of the targeted gene. When bred to mice that express Cre recombinase, exon 9 (which encodes the death domain) is deleted in the cre-expressing tissues in the resulting offspring.

These Fasfl mice may be useful in generating conditional mutations for studying many aspects of immune function. For example, when Fasfl mice are crossed to a strain expressing Cre recombinase in B lineage cells (see Stock No. 004126 or 006785 ), this mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of lymphoproliferative disorder. Similarly, when Fasfl mice are crossed to an interferon inducible strain with widespread Cre recombinase expression (see Stock No. 003556, .....
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006662 C57BL/6-Tg(ACTB-MAP2K1*K97M)1Stl/J
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Hemizygous mice are viable and fertile. These "dnMEK1" mice express a dominant-negative mutant (K97M) form of human MEK1 (synonym: MAP2K1) following Cre-mediated removal of the upstream "Lox-STOP-Lox" cassette; when transgenic mice are bred to a cre-expressing strain, the "floxed stop" cassete is excised in the resulting offspring, and mutant MEK1 expression is observed in the cre-expressing tissue(s). In the absence of Cre recombinase, transgene expression is not detectable in the brains of these "floxed" mice Because the MEK1 mutation abolishes the protein's kinase activity but preserves its ability to interact with ERK1 and ERK2, these transgenic mice may be useful in studying MEK-dependent activation and regulation of ERK, the ERK-MAPK signaling pathway, and neurological studies involving synaptic plasticity and memory.

When bred to a strain expressing Cre recombinase in the CA1 pyramidal cell layer of the hippocampus (see Stock No. For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet

005070 C57BL/6-Tg(Csf1r-EGFP-NGFR/FKBP1A/TNFRSF6)2Bck/J
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These transgenic mice have an inducible Fas suicide/ apoptotic system driven by the mouse Csf1r, colony stimulating factor 1 receptor promoter. The transgene insert contains a mutant human FK506 binding protein 1A, 12kDa (FKBP12) which preferentially binds the dimerization drug AP20187. Enhanced Green Fluorescent Protein (EGFP) fluorescence and transgene expression is detected in 78% of isolated peritoneal cells. EGFP fluorescence is variable among tissues (B- and T-cells do not express EGFP). Administration of the dimerizing reagent, AP20187, induces apoptosis in macrophages and dendritic cells (intravenous injection of dimerizer is recommended, since the intraperitoneal route can elicit peritoneal adhesions). In treated mice, EGFP fluorescing peritoneal and bone marrow macrophage numbers are depleted by more than 90%, and macrophage numbers in blood, spleen, lung and thymus by more than 70%. 7 days after cessation of treatment, the EGFP fluorescing macrophage and dendritic cel .....
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006140 C57BL/6-Tg(TERT)C10Hode/J
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Hemizygous transgenic mice are viable, fertile, and display no gross anatomical or behavioral abnormalities. This "hTERT" transgene carries the complete human telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) gene, including at least 11 kb of upstream and 1.5 kb of downstream sequences. The tissue specificity of transgene expression in hemizygous mice recapitulates that of the endogenous hTERT in humans rather than that of the endogenous mouse Tert (mTERT) gene with one exception: in brain, hTERT expression follows the expression profile of the endogenous mTERT gene. These transgenic mice may be useful in studies of telomerase function, organ-specific, differential cis-regulation of mouse versus human genes, as well as in studies of DNA replication and repair mechanisms, human aging, and carcinogenesis.
005515 FVB-Tg(ITGAM-DTR/EGFP)34Lan/J
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These transgenic mice have a diphtheria toxin (DT) inducible system that transiently depletes macrophages. The transgene insert contains a fusion product involving simian diphtheria toxin receptor and green fluorescent protein under the control of the human ITGAM (integrin alpha M) promoter (CD11b). RT-PCR analysis of bone marrow macrophages detects specific transgene expression. Cytological analysis of thioglycollate treated peritoneal cells shows the absence of macrophages. Intraperitoneal injection of DT ablates monocyte/macrophage cells in the peritoneal cavity. Mice that are homozygous for the transgene are viable, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. Transgene expression is not sufficient to be detected by FACS analysis. 12 hours following DT administration all macrophages are ablated in the peritoneum, kidney and ovary. Macrophage population is restored by day 4 following a single intraperitoneal dose of DT. Administration of D .....
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006822 FVB-Tg(KRT14-MAP2K1/Esr1)12Pkha/J
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Mice hemizygous for this "K14-Mek1:ER" transgene are viable and fertile. Following topical application of 4-hydroxytamoxifen (4OHT), increased epidermal expression of the Mek1:ER fusion protein is observed. Induction of this constitutively active form of human Map2k1 (Mek1R4F) promotes the undifferentiated, proliferative phenotypic characteristics (including hyperplasia, increased levels of phosphorylated ERK1/2, increased mitotic index, decreased expression of differentiation markers and increased expression of beta-1 and beta-4 integrin subunits) observed in epidermal neoplasia in as few as 5 days. Mek1R4F-induced skin abnormalities were entirely reversed within ten days after 4OHT administration cessation. These mice have a similar 4OHT-inducible skin phenotype as the transgenic mice expressing human H-RasG12V (Stock No. 006403) or human Raf-1[DD] (Stock No. For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
007580 STOCK Cyp1a2/Cyp1a1tm2Dwn Tg(CYP1A1,CYP1A2)1Dwn/J
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Mice homozygous for the Cyp1a2/Cyp1a1(-) targeted allele and carrying the hCYP1A1_1A2 transgene are viable and fertile with normal lifespan. As the Cyp1a2/Cyp1a1(-) targeted allele lacks the coding regions of both Cyp1a1 and Cyp1a2 genes, no expression of either gene transcript or protein is observed in liver or small intestine by quantitative RT-PCR or Western blot, respectively. Transgene expression of the orthologous human genes is observed in the same tissues. While oral benzo[alpha]pyrene (BaP) treatment of Cyp1a2/Cyp1a1(-/-) mutant mice leads to BaP-induced immunosuppression and sickness, the presence of the human CYP1A orthologs in these mice minimizes/prevents such toxicity. These humanized hCYP1A1_1A2_Cyp1a2/Cyp1a1(-/-) mice may useful in drug or carcinogen metabolism research; specifically as a model for human risk assessment studies involving drug or environmental toxicants that may be substrates for cytochrome P450 family mem .....
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007749 STOCK Hap1tm1Xjl/J
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Mice homozygous for this Huntingtin Associated Protein (HAP1)-deficient allele have neurodegeneration in areas of the hypothalamus that control feeding behavior, resulting in decreased feeding behavior, dehydration, hypoactivity, and death between 2 and 15 days after birth. No protein expression from the targeted gene is observed in brain tissue from homozygous mice. Hypothalamus tissue from HAP1-deficient homozygotes exhibit reduced levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid-A (GABAA; a neurotransmitter associated with feeding) and tropomyosin-related kinase A receptor tyrosine kinase (TrkA; a nerve growth factor receptor associated with neurite outgrowth). Heterozygous mice are viable and fertile with no abnormalities in HAP1 expression levels, life span, behavior, and body weight. These huntingtin-associated protein-1 (HAP1) mutant mice may be useful in studying the hypothalamic neurodegeneration and loss of body weight in Huntingon's disease (HD), neurotransmitters, microtubule- .....
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007603 STOCK Isl2tm1Arbr/J
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Mice homozygous for the Isl2DTA targeted mutation are viable and fertile. These mice have the diphtheria toxin (DTA) gene inserted into the Isl2 (insulin related protein 2 (islet 2)) locus. Expression of DTA in Isl2-expressing cells is blocked by an upstream loxP-flanked STOP sequence. When bred to Cre recombinase-expressing mice, the STOP sequence is deleted in tissues where Cre is present, permitting DTA expression and subsequent cell ablation.

When bred to a strain expressing Cre recombinase in motor neurons (see Stock No. 006600 for example), this mutant mouse strain may be useful in neurodevelopmental studies.

These Isl2DTA mutant mice are available on a STOCK genetic background (Stock No. 007603), as well as a C57BL/6J-backcrossed background (Stock No. 007942 .....
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006951 STOCK Notch1tm2Rko/GridJ
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Mice homozygous for this "floxed" Notch1 allele (fN1) are viable and fertile. In the targeted allele, loxP sites were placed flanking exon 1 of the targeted gene. When these floxed mice are bred to mice expressing Cre recombinase, exon 1 of the targeted gene is deleted in cre-expressing tissue(s) in the cre-positive, homozygous floxed offspring. These conditional knockout mice may be useful in generating tissue-specific mutants for studying the development of a wide range of tissues: for example, when crossed to a strain expressing Cre recombinase primarily in the nervous system (see Stock No. 003771), this mutant strain may be useful in studies of apoptosis in neural development.
007570 STOCK Sim1tm1.2Az/J
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Mice homozygous for this "Sim1-floxed exon 1" (2-loxP) conditional allele are viable and fertile, with loxP sites flanking the translation start site and the first 17 amino acids of the targeted gene. When bred to mice that express Cre recombinase, the resulting offspring will have this region (coding for the basic domain of SIM1) deleted in the cre-expressing tissue(s). These "Sim1-floxed exon 1" (2-loxP) mice may be useful in generating conditional mutations for studying basic helix-loop-helix-Per-ARNT-Sim (bHLH-PAS) transcription factors, central nervous system development, early-onset/hyperphagic obesity, and regulation of appetite and energy balance.
005418 STOCK Tg(HIST1H2BB/EGFP)1Pa/J
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Mice homozygous for the transgenic insert are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. These transgenic mice express an "H2B-EGFP" fusion protein (coding sequence for the human HIST1H2BB gene [histone 1 H2bb] followed C-terminally by Enhanced Green Fluorescent Protein gene [EGFP, BD Biosciences]) under the control of the chicken beta actin promoter/enhancer coupled with the cytomegalovirus (CMV) immediate-early enhancer. Nucleosomes and chromatin in all cells fluoresce. Fluorescence is detectable during all phases of mitosis. The donating investigator reports occasional silencing of the transgene when transmitted through the female germ line. This mutant mouse strain may be useful for in vivo subcellular high-resolution and 3-dimensional studies of dividing cells.
005104 STOCK Tg(tetO-HIST1H2BJ/GFP)47Efu/J
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These transgenic mice express the human histone 1, H2bj, protein (HIST1H2BJ) and Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) fusion protein, HIST1H2BJ/GFP, under the control of a tetracycline-responsive promoter element (TRE; tetO). Transgenic expression occurs in widespread fashion. When hemizygotes are bred with another transgenic mouse expressing reverse tetracycline-controlled transactivator protein (rtTA) or tetracycline-controlled transactivator protein (tTA) to create bitransgenic animals, tissue-specific HIST1H2BJ/GFP transgene expression can be regulated with the tetracycline analog, doxycycline. Pulse-chase administration of doxycycline results in retention of signal in rarely dividing, or infrequently cycling, label-retaining cells (LRCs). Potential constitutive transgene expression should be examined in tissues of interest.
004166 129-Itgb5tm1Des/J
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Mice that are homozygous for the Itgb5tm1Des targeted mutation are viable, fertile, normal in size, and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. No Itgb5 gene product (mRNA or protein) is detected. Homozygotes display defects in VEGF-mediated vascular permeability. Cultured keratinocytes derived from homozygous mutant animals display impaired adhesion and migration on vitronectin-coated surfaces.
006403 129S.B6-Tg(KRT14-Esr1/HRAS)1Pkha/J
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Mice hemizygous for this "K14-ER:Ras" transgene are viable and fertile. Inducible expression of the ER:Ras fusion protein is observed in the epidermis following topical application of 4-hydroxytamoxifen (4OHT). Prolonged (4 weeks) induction of human H-RasG12V activity promotes the undifferentiated, proliferative phenotypic characteristics observed in epidermal cancer; including hyperplasia, increased mitotic index, decreased expression of differentiation markers and increased expression of beta-1 and beta-4 integrin subunits. H-RasG12V-induced skin abnormalities were entirely reversed within one month after 4OHT cessation. These mice have a similar 4OHT-inducible skin phenotype as the transgenic mice expressing human Raf-1[DD] (Stock No. 006661) or human Mek1R4F (Stock No. 006822), and may be useful in studies of the Ras/Raf/MEK/ERK cell proli .....
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002463 B6.129S-Itga4tm1Hyn/J
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Mice homozygous for the Itga4tm1Hyn targeted mutation die during embryonic development. Homozygous mutant embryos fail to fuse the allantois with the chorion during placentation. There is a defect in the epicardium and coronary vessels results in in utero cardiac hemorrhage; also known as CD49D, VLA-4.
002274 B6.129S-Itga5tm1Hyn/J
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Mice homozygous for the Itga5tm1Hyn targeted mutation die during embryonic development. Homozygous mutant embryos exhibit defects in the vasculature of the yolk sac and the embyro as well as severe defects in posterior and extraembryonic mesoderm. Implantation and initiation of gastrulation and neurulation is normal. There is normal development of notochord, somite and considerable development of brain, optic and otic anlagen and branchial arches.
005423 B6.129S-Terttm1Yjc/J
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Mice that are homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. No gene product (mRNA) is detected by RT-PCR analysis of activated spleen lymphocytes. No telomerase activity is detected by telomeric repeat amplification (TRAP) assay analysis of testis cells. Mice homozygous for the targeted mutation lack telomerase activity and exhibit telomere shortening. Homozygous intercrossing for multiple generations causes telomere instability (shortening) and infertility. This mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of telomerase function.
006240 B6;129-Trdmt1tm1Bes/J
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Mice homozygous for this targeted mutation are viable, fertile, and morphologically indistinguishable from wildtype mice. Despite the sequence and motif similarities of the endogenous gene to DNA methyltransferases, homozygous deletion does not lead to detectable alterations in genomic methylation patterns. However, homozygotes exhibit abnormal RNA methylation; specifically, cytosine 38 in the anticodon loop of the aspartic acid transfer RNA (tRNAAsp) remains unmethylated. Mutant mice may be useful in studies of RNA and DNA methylation, transcription and translation, imprinting, X-inactivation, and other nucleic acid research.
004153 B6;129S-Mtap7Gt(ROSABetageo)1Sor/J
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At birth, mice homozygous for the gene-trapped Mtap7 allele are viable, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. Although trace amounts of a presumably nonfunctional transcript can be detected in testis tissue, no protein product is immunodetectable. Male homozygotes are sterile. Expression of the reporter gene (B-galactosidase from the Bgeo fusion gene) employed by the gene trap vector indicates that the Mtap7 promoter directs expression in various tissues with highest levels seen in the seminiferous tubules. During the first wave of spermatogenesis at 5 weeks of age, deformed spermatids can be observed. Abnormalities are attributed to aberrant microtubule organization. Microtubule aberrations are also observed in Sertoli cells. Gradual loss of germ cells occurs. At three months of age, the testes of homozygous mutants are less than one-third the size of those of heterozygous littermates.
003807 B6;129S-Seletm1Hyn Selltm1Hyn Selptm1Hyn/J
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Mice that are homozygous null for the Sele, Sell and Selp genes are viable, fertile, normal in size, and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities at birth. As mice mature, however, they become susceptible to mucocutaneous infections that eventually lead to death. No Sele, Sell or Selp gene products (mRNA or protein) are detected. Leukocytes from these mice exhibit a deficiency in the ability to interact with, and roll along, the venular wall endothelium. This deficiency in the crucial first step of leukocyte recruitment to surrounding tissues in response to infection or injury contributes to an elevated leukocyte count in the peripheral blood. Delays in neutrophil and eosinophil recruitment to the peritoneum in response to thioglycollate and ragweed allergen, respectively, have been observed, specifically. These mice are suitable for use in research applications studying leukocyte homeostasis, infectious diseases and inflam .....
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003806 B6;129S-Seletm1Hyn Selltm1Hyn/J
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Mice that are homozygous null for the Sele and Sell genes are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. No Sele or Sell gene products (mRNA or protein) are detected. A slightly diminished response in neutrophil recruitment to the peritoneum in response to thioglycollate is observed, as is a diminished ability to interact with the venular endothelium resulting in increased "rolling" along the vessel wall. These mice are suitable for use in research applications studying leukocyte homeostasis, infectious diseases and inflammation.
002916 B6;129S2-Seletm1Hyn Selptm1Hyn/J
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Mice homozygous for both the Seletm1Hyn Selptm1Hyn mutations are viable and fertile. They are characterized by leukocytosis, spontaneous bacterial infections, dermatitis and defective leukocyte recruitment in many models of inflammation.
002915 B6;129S2-Seletm1Hyn/J
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Mice homozygous for the Seletm1Hyn targeted mutation are viable and fertile. Homozygous mutant mice show only subtle defects in leukocyte recruitment, unless P-selectin (Selp) is also ablated or blocked with antibody.
007208 B6;129S4-Axud1Gt(ROSA)80Sor/J
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Mice homozygous for this Axud1-mutant allele are viable and fertile, with some incidence of perinatal lethality before 2 weeks of age (the Donating Investigator reports 18% of homozygotes die by 2 weeks of age). Homozygotes have abnormalities in palate bone fusion. Homozygotes exhibit defects that affect the same cell types and processes as those controlled by the platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) pathway, including vasculature, kidney, and skeletal defects. These Axud1-mutant mice may be useful in studying cellular signaling in development and adult mice; specifically receptor tyrosine kinases (RTK; such as Ras, MAP kinase, PI3K and those in the platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) family) and immediate early genes (IEG) induced shortly after RTK activation.
007207 B6;129S4-Zfp640Gt(ROSA)81Sor/J
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Mice homozygous for this Zfp640-mutant allele are viable and fertile, with abnormalities in palate bone fusion and increased weight gain observed only in males after adolescence. Homozygotes exhibit defects that affect the same cell types and processes as those controlled by the platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) pathway, including vasculature, kidney, and skeletal defects. Additionally, homozygotes are reported to have low b-galactosidase activity; in situ hybridization or other sensitive methods may be necessary to detect expression of the lacZ-neo reporter fusion gene. These Zfp640-mutant mice may be useful in studying cellular signaling in development and adult mice; specifically receptor tyrosine kinases (RTK; such as Ras, MAP kinase, PI3K and those in the platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) family) and immediate early genes (IEG) induced shortly after RTK activation.
006134 C.129S4(B6)-Cxcl10tm1Adl/J
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Homozygous mice are viable, fertile, and have no overt morphological or developmental abnormalities. No endogenous gene expression is observed in bone marrow-derived macrophages before or after IFN-gamma stimulation. Homozygous mice have defective T cell responses, including impaired proliferation and IFN-gamma secretion following antigenic challenge (129Sv background). In experimental models of T helper-1 (Th1)-mediated immune responses, homozygous-deletion leads to diminished immune function; contact hypersensitivity is reduced (129Sv background) and diminished threshold for disease expression in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE, human model of multiple sclerosis) (C57BL/6 background). After injection with a neurotropic coronavirus MHV, null mice (on a B6;129Sv background) exhibit impaired viral clearance, decreased CD4+/CD8+ infiltration into the brain, and are protected from viral-induced demyelination. Similarly, homozygous mice (on a C57BL/6 ba .....
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005740 STOCK Ppiftm1.1Mmos/J
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Mice that are homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. Brain architecture and cerebrovasculature are normal. No gene product (protein) is detected by immunoblot analysis of mitochondria isolated from liver tissue of mutant mice. Mitochondria from mutant mice have an increased capacity to retain calcium and fail to swell/rupture in response to CaCl2, suggesting abnormal permeability transition pore (PTP) function. Mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs) derived from mutant mice are less susceptible to oxidative stress induced in vitro by exposure to hydrogen peroxide than MEFs derived from wildtype mice. In a model of ischemic brain injury employing a middle cerebral artery occlusion protocol, mutant mice exhibited a reduced infarct volume (37% in heterozygotes, and 62% in homozygotes) when compared to wildtype mice. This mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies investigat .....
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005737 STOCK Ppiftm1Mmos/J
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In this strain loxP sites flank exons 3-5 of the targeted gene. Mice that are homozygous for this allele are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. Cre-mediated recombination results in the deletion of the loxP-flanked region. This strain represents an effective tool for generating tissue-specific targeted mutants useful in studies examining the consequences of disrupting Ppif-dependent pathways.
006085 STOCK Rad9tm1Lieb/J
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Mice that are heterozygous for the targeted mutation are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. Mouse embryo fibroblasts (MEFs) cannot be derived from homozygous embryos. Homozygous null mice have an embryonic lethal phenotype, failing to develop somewhere between embryonic days 9.5 and 12.5. Homozygous mutant embryonic day 8.5 and 9.5 embryos exhibit increased apoptosis and reduced cellular proliferation. This mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of development, DNA damage and repair, and genomic stability.

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008238129S-Seletm1Dmil/J
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Mice homozygous for this E-selectin mutant allele (E-/-) are viable and fertile with normal circulating leukocyte and platelet profiles. While several transcripts are generated from the mutant locus (due to transcription from the endogenous promoter and/or bidirectional transcription initiated from the pgk promoter in the neo-resistance cassette), these frame-shifted transcripts are non-functional with several predicted stop codons. In contrast to wildtype mice, no protein product is detected in several tissues isolated from LPS-injected homozygous mice. Homozygous mice exhibit abnormal responses to inflammatory stimuli. E-selectin deficiency results in endostatin unresponsiveness (as shown in corneal angiogenesis (mixed B6;129 genetic background) and aortic explant (C57BL/6 congenic background) experiments). These E-selectin mutant mice may be useful in studying inflammation, leukocyte rolling, leukocyte-endothelial adhesion, angiogenesis, and cancer.

Of note, E-sel .....
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006939B6.129-Fut1tm1Sdo/J
Under Development for Production
Mice that are homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. Alpha(1,2)fucosylated glycans are not detected in the epididymis of homozygotes. Fucosylated glycolipids (fucosyl GA1) are not detected in the pancreatic acinar glands of homozygotes. Homozygotes exhibit delayed maturation of nerve fibers in the glomerular layer of the olfactory bulb due to absence of cell surface carbohydrate, blood group H carbohydrate, expression in primary sensory neurons. The Donating Investigator reports that the beta-galatosidase is expressed. This mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of glycosidic molecular interactions and function, and olfactory nerve pathway development.

This strain was transferred from the collection of the Consortium for Functional Glycomics.

008102B6.129S4-Ltb4r1tm1Adl/J
Under Development for Production
Mice homozygous for this BLTR (BLT1)-deficient allele are viable and fertile. Northern blot analysis of neutrophils, macrophages, lymph nodes, lungs, and spleens isolated from homozygous mice show absence of the normal transcript and presence of the expected larger transcript (due to the insertion of the neomycin resistance cassette in exon 2 of the targeted gene), albeit at lower levels than the wild type transcript. Homozygous disruption of this allele confers impaired leukocyte function (chemotaxis, recruitment, firm adhesion). For example, homozygotes exhibit substantially diminished recruitment of eosinophils in a model of peritonitis, effector T cells in a model of allergic pulmonary inflammation, and neutrophils in a model of rheumatoid arthritis. As the G protein-coupled receptor BLTR/BLT1 is expressed on myeloid leukocytes (including neutrophils, macrophages, eosinophils, T cell lymphomas, and effector T cells (TH1 CD4+ cells, TH2 CD4+ cells, and effecto .....
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008236B6.129S4-Seletm1Dmil/J
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Mice homozygous for this E-selectin mutant allele (E-/-) are viable and fertile with normal circulating leukocyte and platelet profiles. While several transcripts are generated from the mutant locus (due to transcription from the endogenous promoter and/or bidirectional transcription initiated from the pgk promoter in the neo-resistance cassette), these frame-shifted transcripts are non-functional with several predicted stop codons. In contrast to wildtype mice, no protein product is detected in several tissues isolated from LPS-injected homozygous mice. Homozygous mice exhibit abnormal responses to inflammatory stimuli. E-selectin deficiency results in endostatin unresponsiveness (as shown in corneal angiogenesis (mixed B6;129 genetic background) and aortic explant (C57BL/6 congenic background) experiments). These E-selectin mutant mice may be useful in studying inflammation, leukocyte rolling, leukocyte-endothelial adhesion, angiogenesis, and cancer.

Of note, E-sel .....
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008111B6.Cg-Tg(CAG-Ub*G76V/GFP)1Dant/J
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Hemizygous transgenic mice are viable and fertile; they contain a green fluorescent protein (GFP) fused to a constitutively active degradation signal (UbG76V). Transgenic transcripts are detected in all tissues examined; however the G76V substitution leads to its ubiquitination and proteasomal degradation, rather than expression of the GFP fluorescent protein. Following administration of proteasome inhibitors, UbG76V accumulates and GFP-derived fluorescence is readily apparent, evidence of an impaired ubiquitin/proteasome system. Both of the ubiquitin/proteasome system reporter founder lines, UbG76V-GFP/1 (Stock No. 008111) and UbG76V-GFP/2 (Stock No. 008112), may be useful for monitoring the role of ubiquitin/proteasome-dependent proteolysis in diverse disorders, and in efficacy trials for monitoring the effect of compounds on th .....
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008112B6.Cg-Tg(CAG-Ub*G76V/GFP)2Dant/J
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Hemizygous transgenic mice are viable and fertile; they contain the green fluorescent protein (GFP) fused to a constitutively active degradation signal (UbG76V). Transgenic transcripts are detected in all tissues examined; however no GFP protein expression is detected due to the G76V substitution which leads to its ubiquitination and proteasomal degradation. Following administration of proteasome inhibitors, UbG76V accumulates and GFP-derived fluorescence is readily apparent, evidence of an impaired ubiquitin/proteasome system. This strain and UbG76V-GFP/1 (Stock No. 008111) have similar expression patterns, but this line (UbG76V-GFP/2) shows lower transgene expression and is not reported to display background fluorescence. These strains may be useful for monitoring ubiquitin/proteasome-dependent proteolysis in diverse disorders, and in efficacy trials for monitoring the effect of compou .....
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006477B6.Cg-Tg(CAG-lacZ-WGA)330Bbm/J
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These ZW transgenic mice constitutively express lacZ under the control of the CMV enhancer/chicken actin promoter. Expression is widespread, but mosaic, throughout the central and peripheral nervous systems. Purkinje cells display intense beta-galactosidase activity. Approximately 50% of the total neuron population express the transgene, as detected by beta-galactosidase activity. Newborn mice exhibit widespread beta-galactosidase activity. When crossed with a Cre recombinase-expressing strain, lacZ expression is replaced with wheat germ agglutinin (plant lectin) expression in tissues expressing cre. The double reporter system makes it possible to distinguish a lack of reporter (lacZ) expression from a lack of Cre recombinase expression while providing a means to assess Cre excision activity at the individual cell level. This transgenic mouse strain may be useful in tracing transneuronal or trans-synaptic connections and circuits in brain regions or in the s .....
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008204B6;129S4-Pou5f1tm1Jae/J
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Mice homozygous for this Oct4-neo mutation are viable and fertile, harboring an IRES-GFPneo fusion cassette downstream of exon 5 of the Oct4 (Pou5f1) gene. While sufficient neomycin-resistance activity is observed in embryonic stem cells, no visible GFP fluorescence is reported. When treated with specific transcription factors (Oct4, Sox2, c-Myc and Klf4), some Oct4-neo murine embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs) have the properties of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells. Such iPS cells have the DNA methylation, gene expression and chromatin state of embryonic stem cells and can form viable chimeras, contribute to the germ line, and generate live late-term embryos when injected into tetraploid blastocysts. These Oct4-neo mutant mice may be useful for the selection of iPS cells (i.e. epigenetic reprogramming of somatic cells into pluripotent embryonic stem cells).

Of note, these Oct4-neo mutant mice may also be used in conjunction with Oct4-EGFP mice (Stock No. For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet

008214B6;129S4-Pou5f1tm2Jae/J
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Mice homozygous for this Oct4-EGFP mutation are viable and fertile. They harbor an IRES-EGFP fusion cassette downstream of the stop codon of the Oct4 (Pou5f1) gene. When treated with specific transcription factors (Oct4, Sox2, c-Myc and Klf4), some Oct4-EGFP murine embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs) have the properties of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells. Such iPS cells have the DNA methylation, gene expression and chromatin state of embryonic stem cells and can form viable chimeras, contribute to the germ line, and generate live late-term embryos when injected into tetraploid blastocysts. These Oct4-EGFP mutant mice may be useful for fluorescent labeling of embryonic stem cells, as well as for the selection of iPS cells (i.e. epigenetic reprogramming of somatic cells into pluripotent embryonic stem cells).

Of note, these Oct4-EGFP mutant mice may also be used in conjunction with Oct4-neo mice (Stock No. 008204); a si .....
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008080B6;C3-Tg(CAG-SAC/EGFP)35Rang/J
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Hemizygous SAC transgenic mice have normal fertility, viability, and aging. Widespread expression of the transgene is observed in all tested tissues (with some differential tissue-specific regulation of transgene expression or protein stability reported). The SAC-GFP fusion protein is composed of the cancer-specific proapoptotic effector domain (or SAC domain) of the Par-4 gene fused to an enhanced green fluorescent protein (EGFP). As a result, SAC-GFP transgenic mice have increased resistance to spontaneous liver/spleen and TRAMP-induced prostate tumor development. The protective nature of the transgene appears to be linked to inhibition of NF-kappaB activity and induction of apoptosis. Cells derived from SAC transgenic mice grow normally in short-term culture and presence of the SAC transgene prevents oncogene-mediated cellular transformation. The donating investigator reports that EGFP expression is appropriate for immunoblots, but not sufficient enough for fluorescence of flow cyto .....
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008237C.129S4-Seletm1Dmil/J
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Mice homozygous for this E-selectin mutant allele (E-/-) are viable and fertile with normal circulating leukocyte and platelet profiles. While several transcripts are generated from the mutant locus (due to transcription from the endogenous promoter and/or bidirectional transcription initiated from the pgk promoter in the neo-resistance cassette), these frame-shifted transcripts are non-functional with several predicted stop codons. In contrast to wildtype mice, no protein product is detected in several tissues isolated from LPS-injected homozygous mice. Homozygous mice exhibit abnormal responses to inflammatory stimuli. E-selectin deficiency results in endostatin unresponsiveness (as shown in corneal angiogenesis (mixed B6;129 genetic background) and aortic explant (C57BL/6 congenic background) experiments). These E-selectin mutant mice may be useful in studying inflammation, leukocyte rolling, leukocyte-endothelial adhesion, angiogenesis, and cancer.

Of note, E-sel .....
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008074C.129S4-Traf1tm1Tsi/J
Under Development for Production
Mice homozygous for the TRAF1 mutant allele (TRAF1-/-) are viable and fertile. No protein expression from the targeted gene is observed in CD40-stimulated splenocytes isolated from homozygous mice. Homozygous mice on a BALB/c congenic background (BALB/c-TRAF1-/-) exhibit acute liver injury and elevated serum liver enzymes following intratracheal TNF-alpha treatment. Furthermore, activated TRAF1-/- T cells have significantly increased expression of Th2 cytokines (IL-4, IL-5 and IL-13) that elicit enhanced Th2 responses in vivo. BALB/c-TRAF1-/- T cells exhibit elevated nuclear expression of NFAT-interacting protein (NIP45) and also induce significantly more intense pulmonary inflammation and higher airway hyper-responsiveness in OVA allergic inflammation models. Pulmonary leukocyte recruitment is attenuated following inhalation of lipopolysaccharide in BALB/c-TRAF1-/- mice.

Homozygous mice on a C57BL/6 congenic background ( .....
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007900C57BL/6-Gt(ROSA)26Sortm1(HBEGF)Awai/J
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Mice homozygous for this iDTR mutation are viable and fertile. These mice have the simian Diphtheria Toxin Receptor (DTR; from simian Hbegf) inserted into the Gt(ROSA)26Sor (ROSA26) locus. Widespread expression of DTR is blocked by an upstream loxP-flanked STOP sequence. When bred to Cre recombinase-expressing mice, the STOP sequence is deleted in tissues where Cre is present, permitting DTR expression. Cells expressing DTR are rendered susceptible to ablation following Diphtheria toxin administration.

For example, when bred to a strain with a Cd19 null allele and expressing Cre recombinase during the B lymphocyte development (Stock No. 006785), this mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of lymphocyte cell ablation.

008242C57BL/6-Gt(ROSA)26Sortm1(Ikbkb)Rsky/J
Under Development for Production
Mice homozygous for the R26StopFLikk2ca conditional allele are viable and fertile, with a loxP-flanked STOP cassette preventing transcription of the downstream bicistronic sequences (a FLAG-tagged, constitutively active form of IKbkb (IKK2ca) and EGFP). When bred to mice that express Cre recombinase, the resulting offspring will have the STOP cassette deleted in the cre-expressing tissue(s); resulting in expression of the IKK2ca as well as EGFP fluorescence. Expression of IKK2ca leads to constitutively active NF-kappaB transcription factor activity. These R26StopFLikk2ca mice allow inducible expression of an activated form of Ikbkb (IKK2 or IKK-beta) and subsequent activation of the NF-kappaB transcription factor pathways.

For example, when bred to a strain with a Cd19 null allele and expressing Cre recombinase during the B lymphocyte development (Stock No. 006785), this .....
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007860C57BL/6J-Tg(Eno2-YFP/Cox8a)ZRwb/J
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These transgenic mice express Yellow Fluorescent Protein (YFP) under the control of the neuron specific rat enolase 2, gamma, Eno2, promoter. YFP is specifically localized to the mitochondria by a mouse cytochrome c oxidase, subunit VIIIa, gene targeting signal fused to the N-terminus. Fluorescence is detected in many neuronal populations. The donating investigator reports that fluorescence is detected in a subset of cerebellar purkinje cells, a subset of retinal neurons including ganglion cells, interneurons, and photoreceptors, a subset of dorsal root ganglion sensory neurons, axons of the dorsal funiculus/cortical spinal tract, and CA regions of the hippocampus. This transgene insertion location is on the X Chromosome, based on inheritance. It is not known if homozygotes are viable. This mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of mitochondrial transport.
008168STOCK Tg(tetO-DTA)1Gfi/J
Under Development for Production
These tet-DTA transgenic mice express diphtheria toxin A (DTA) under the control of a tetracycline operator (tetO; also called tetracycline-responsive element (TRE) or tet-operator) and a cytomegalovirus minimal promoter. When bred with another mouse expressing reverse tetracycline-controlled transactivator protein (rtTA) or tetracycline-controlled transactivator protein (tTA), tissue diphtheria toxin A expression can be regulated with the tetracycline analog doxycycline (dox) in the resulting double mutant offspring. These tet-DTA mice may be useful in generating bi-transgenic mutant mice for the reversible, inducible deletion of specific groups of cells.

For example, when bred to a strain expressing tTA in cardiac myocytes (see Stock No. 003170 for example), this mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of human cardiomyopathies.

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  2. Strains that will be made available through the Cryopreservation Repository.
    These strains are designated as: "Under Development for Cryopreservation Repository"
It is VERY IMPORTANT that you register interest in strains Under Development. The anticipated demand for a strain enables us to determine effectively the distribution plan for each strain Under Development. Registering interest also provides benefits to you (including advance notification of pending availability). Whether a strain is made available from a live colony OR from our cryopreservation repository, you may want to consider the option of Dedicated Supply. To learn more about Dedicated Supply, go to Services.

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