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Stock Number	Strain Name Phenotype	Standard Supply
001026	BALB/cByJ	Level 1
	BALB/c mice are particularly well known for the production of plasmacytomas following injection with mineral oil, forming the basis for the production of monoclonal antibodies. Although not all BALB/c substrains have been examined for plasmacytoma induction, substrains derived from the Andervont (An) lineage (which includes BALB/cByJ) typically are susceptible, while those descended from BALB/cJ are resistant (see: Potter M ,1985). Mammary tumor incidence is normally low, but infection with mammary tumor virus by fostering to MMTV⁺ C3H mice dramatically increases tumor number and age of onset. BALB/c mice develop other cancers later in life including reticular neoplasms, primary lung tumors, and renal tumors. Rare spontaneous myoepitheliomas arising from myoepithelial cells of various exocrine glands have been observed in both BALB/cJ and BALB/cByJ substrains. BALB/cByJ has a deletion in the Qa2 subregion of the murine MHC.
000664	C57BL/6J	Level 1
	C57BL/6 is the most widely used inbred strain. It is commonly used as a general purpose strain and background strain for the generation of congenics carrying both spontaneous and induced mutations. Although this strain is refractory to many tumors, it is a permissive background for maximal expression of most mutations. C57BL/6J mice are used in a wide variety of research areas including cardiovascular biology, developmental biology, diabetes and obesity, genetics, immunology, neurobiology, and sensorineural research. C57BL/6J mice are also commonly used in the production of transgenic mice. Overall, C57BL/6 mice breed well, are long-lived, and have a low susceptibility to tumors. Primitive hematopoietic stem cells from C57BL/6J mice show greatly delayed senescence relative to BALB/c and DBA/2J. This is a dominant trait. Other characteristics include: 1) a high susceptibility to diet-induced obesity, type 2 diabetes, and atherosclerosis; 2) a high incidence of microphthalmia and other a ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
000671	DBA/2J	Level 1
	DBA/2J is a widely used inbred strain that is valuable in a large number of research areas, including cardiovascular biology, neurobiology, and sensorineural research. Its characteristics are often contrasted with those of the C57BL/6J inbred strain (Stock No. 000664). DBA/2J mice show a low susceptibility to developing atherosclerotic aortic lesions (20 to 350 um2 atherosclerotic aortic lesions /aortic cross-section) following 14 weeks on an atherogenic diet (1.25% cholesterol, 0.5% cholic acid and 15% fat). They also exhibit high-frequency hearing loss beginning roughly at the time of weaning/adolescence (between 3-4 weeks of age) and becoming severe by 2-3 months of age. This strain possesses three recessive alleles that cause progressive cochlear pathology initially affecting the organ of Corti. Decreasing anteroventral cochlear nucleus volume decreases and neuron loss parallel the progression of peripheral hearing loss. Young ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
001800	FVB/NJ	Level 1
	FVB/NJ was inbred for the Fv1^b allele which confers sensitivity to the Friend leukemia virus B strain. Due to the prominent pronuclei in their fertilized eggs and the large litter size, FVB/NJ mice are commonly used for transgenic injection. Compared to many other inbred strains, FVB/NJ is highly susceptible to asthma-like airway responsiveness with significant generation of antigen-specific IgE. Despite having the H2^q MHC haplotype, FVB/NJ are resistant to collagen-induced arthritis. This resistance stems from coding polymorphisms in Tcra-V11.1 and a genomic deletion of some Tcrb-V genes that includes Tcrb-V8.2. FVB/NJ have higher than average activity, anxiety, and basal body temperature, low stress-induced hyperthermia, and are homozygous for the Pde6b^rd1 allele, which results in early onset retinal degeneration. Although FVB/N typically do not develop spontaneous tumors, they are highly susceptible to chemic ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
001303	NOD.CB17-Prkdc^scid/J	Level 1
	Mice homozygous for the severe combined immune deficiency spontaneous mutation (Prkdc^scid, commonly referred to as scid) are characterized by an absence of functional T cells and B cells, lymphopenia, hypogammaglobulinemia, and a normal hematopoietic microenvironment. Normal antigen-presenting cell, myeloid, and NK cell functions are strain dependent. scid mice carry a DNA repair defect and a defect in the rearrangement of genes that code for antigen-specific receptors on lymphocytes. Most homozygotes have no detectable IgM, IgG1, IgG2a, IgG2b, IgG3, or IgA. Thymus, lymph nodes, and splenic follicles are virtually devoid of lymphocytes. scid mice accept allogeneic and xenogeneic grafts making them an ideal model for cell transfer experiments. Some scid mice will spontaneously develop partial immune reactivity. scid mice that have serum Ig levels greater than 1 ug/ml are considered "leaky." scid leakiness is highly strain depen ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
001976	NOD/ShiLtJ	Level 1
	Diabetes in NOD/ShiLtJ mice is characterized by insulitis, a leukocytic infiltrate of the pancreatic islets. Marked decreases in pancreatic insulin content occur in females at about 12 weeks of age and several weeks later in males. Onset of diabetes is marked by moderate glycosuria and by a non-fasting plasma glucose higher than 250 mg/dl. Diabetic mice are hypoinsulinemic and hyperglucagonemic, indicating a selective destruction of pancreatic islet beta cells. Susceptibility to IDDM in NOD/ShiLtJ mice is polygenic, and environment, including housing conditions, health status, and diet, exerts a strong effect on penetrance. NOD/ShiLtJ females are more widely used than males because the onset of IDDM symptoms occurs earlier and with a higher incidence (90-100% by 30 weeks of age). NOD/ShiLtJ males develop IDDM at a frequency of between 40-60% by 30-40 weeks of age. Male mice are useful for certain applications, including pharmaceutical studies, "accelerated transfer" of IDDM, and some < > ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
000646	A/J	Level 2
	Developed by LC Strong in 1921 from a cross between a Cold Spring Harbor albino and a Bagg albino, the A inbred strain is used widely used in cancer and immunology research. It is highly susceptible to cortisone-induced congenital cleft palate. It has a high incidence of spontaneous lung adenomas, and lung tumors readily develop in response to carcinogens. A high percentage of mammary adenocarcinomas (a large proportion of acinar-type) develop in multiparous females. Rare spontaneous myoepitheliomas arising from myoepithelial cells of various exocrine glands have been observed in The Jackson Laboratory substrains. A/J mice fed an atherogenic diet (1.25% cholesterol, 0.5% cholic acid, and 15% fat) fail to develop atherosclerotic aortic lesions in contrast to several highly susceptible strains of mice (e.g. C57BL/6J, Stock No. 000664; C57L/J, Stock No. 000668, C57BR/cdJ, Sto ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
000648	AKR/J	Level 2
	Originally inbred at the Rockefeller Institute, AKR mice are widely used in cancer research for their high leukemia incidence (60-90%) and in immunology as a source of the Thy1.1 (theta AKR) antigen. AKR/J mice are viremic from birth, and express the ecotropic retrovirus AKV in all tissues. The hair interior defect (hid) mutation, a strain characteristic of AKR mice, causes alterations in hair development that is only evident microscopically. Adrenocortical lipid depletion (ald) in AKR mice is caused by a mutation in sterol O-acyltransferase 1 (Soat1), and leads to a truncated SOAT1 protein. AKR/J mice are relatively resistant to aortic lesion formation on a semi-synthetic high fat diet and are hyporesponsive to diets containing high levels of fat and cholesterol.
000463	B10.D2-Hc¹ H2^d H2-T18^c/nSnJ	Level 2

000406	B6.PL-Thy1^a/CyJ	Level 2
	This C57BL/6J congenic strain is useful because it carries the T lymphocyte specific Thy1^a (Thy1.1) allele. Donor T cells can be easily distinguished from recipient T cells by both flow cytometric and histological analysis using appropriate antibodies.
000665	C57BL/10J	Level 2
	C57BL/10J is a substrain of C57BL, and shares a common origin with C57BL/6J (Stock No. 000664), which is one of the most widely used inbred strains. Coat color is black (non-agouti), a/a. The C57BL/10J substrain is similar to the C57BL/6J substrain, but allelic variants have been described at the H9, Igh2 and Lv loci. C57BL/10J mice have a long life-span (826 +/-29 days in males, 693 +/- 31 days in females). Overall tumor incidence is 33% in males and 31% in females, most of which is due to lymphoma. C57BL/10J mice are prone to dermatitis, which is a common problem in the C57BL strain. C57BL/10J mice are a valuable immunological research tool. They have a high lymphocyte phytohaemagglutinin response, a good immune response to ovalbumin, a poor response to DNP-keyhole limpet haemocyanin and are resistant to induction of passive cutaneous anaphylaxis (IgG1- and IgE- mediated). They are susceptible ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
001011	CBA/CaHN-Btk^xid/J	Level 2
	CBA/CaHN-Btk^xid/J mice have a mutation in the Bruton's tyrosine kinase gene (Btk), and are a model of human X-linked immunodeficiency. They have a B-lymphocyte-specific defect that results in an inability to launch an antibody response to thymus-independent type II antigens, although they do produce normal amounts of antibody in response to some protein antigens. They have low serum IgM and IgG3 and a reduced number of B-cells. Moreover, the B-cells that are present have a reduced surface IgM to IgD ratio, which suggests a disorder in B-cell maturation.
001803	CBySmn.CB17-Prkdc^scid/J	Level 2
	Mice homozygous for the severe combined immune deficiency spontaneous mutation (Prkdc^scid, commonly referred to as scid) are characterized by an absence of functional T cells and B cells, lymphopenia, hypogammaglobulinemia, and a normal hematopoietic microenvironment. Normal antigen-presenting cell, myeloid, and NK cell functions are strain dependent. scid mice carry a DNA repair defect and a defect in the rearrangement of genes that code for antigen-specific receptors on lymphocytes. Most homozygotes have no detectable IgM, IgG1, IgG2a, IgG2b, IgG3, or IgA. Thymus, lymph nodes, and splenic follicles are virtually devoid of lymphocytes. scid mice accept allogeneic and xenogeneic grafts making them an ideal model for cell transfer experiments. Some scid mice will spontaneously develop partial immune reactivity. scid mice that have serum Ig levels greater than 1 ug/ml are considered "leaky." scid leakiness is highly strain depen ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
000686	SJL/J	Level 2
	SJL mice display a very high incidence of reticulum cell sarcomas resembling Hodgkin's disease by approximately one year of age. Sarcomas first appear in the Peyer's patches and mesenteric lymph nodes and later in the spleen, liver, thymus and other lymph nodes. Most of the tumors are mixed-cell types classified as type B reticulum cell neoplasms, but a few are type A histiocytomas. This strain is also characterized by extreme aggression in males and its susceptibility to experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) for multiple sclerosis research. SJL/J mice develop a spontaneous myopathy resulting from a splice-site mutation in the Dysferlin gene. This Dysf^im allele has been shown to result in decreased levels of dysferlin protein in SJL/J mice and makes this strain a good model for limb girdle muscular dystrophy 2B. This spontaneous myopathy is characterized by a progressive loss of muscle mass and strength corresponding with an increase in muscle pathology incl ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
100410	WBB6F1/J-Kit^W/Kit^W-v/J	Level 2
	Kit mutant mice possess pleiotropic defects in pigment-forming cells, germ cells, RBC's and mast cells. In addition, they exhibit impaired resistance to parasitic infection and an intrinsic progenitor cell defect. Kit^W-v homozygotes resemble Kit^W homozygotes in color, anemia, and germ cells, but many of them survive to maturity. The lack of germ cells in mutant mice leads to the development of some ovarian tumors (mesotheliomas and granulosa cell), associated with an overproduction of pituitary gonadotropic hormone. Kit^W/Kit^W-v double heterozygotes are viable but sterile because of germ cell deficiency. They are also mast cell deficient. Kit^W/Kit^W-v double heterozygotes lack intermediate cells, derived from melanoblasts, in the stria vascularis resulting in endocochlear degeneration, loss of endocochlear potential, and hearing impairment.
000461	B10.D2-Hc⁰ H2^d H2-T18^c/oSnJ	Level 3
	This congenic strain carries the H2^d haplotype from DBA/2J following six generations of backcrossing to C57BL/10Sn. This strain still carries the Hc⁰ allele from DBA/2J, making them serum C5 deficient. Mice have increased susceptibility to certain pathogens and impaired chemotactic responses of neutrophils. Allograft rejection is prolonged. The following inbred strains are also homozygous for the Hc⁰ allele: A/HeJ (Stock No. 000645), AKR/J (Stock No. 000648), DBA/2J (Stock No. 000671), NOD/LtJ (Stock No. 001976), NZB/BlNJ (Stock No. 000684), and SWR/J (Stock No. 000689).
002288	B6.129S2-Igh-6^tm1Cgn/J	Level 3
	Mice homozygous for the Igh-6^tm1Cgn targeted mutation are viable and fertile. Homozygous mutant mice lack mature B-cells. There is no expression of membrane-bound IgM, although some B-cells may be produced using a C gene other than mu. It may be useful as a model for B-cell immunodeficiency found in humans. Also known as muMT.
002650	B6.129S2-Il6^tm1Kopf/J	Level 3
	Mice homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable and fertile. No gene product (mRNA) is detected by RT-PCR analysis of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) challenged macrophages. Bioassay and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) analysis of serum from LPS-challenged homozygotes reveals no detectable protein activity. These interleukin 6 (IL6) mutant mice show defects in responses to various viruses and in inflammatory responses to tissue damage or infection. Of note, IL6-mutant mice may be available on different genetic backgrounds including mixed B6;129S2 (Stock No. 002254), C57BL/6J (Stock No. 002650), and BALB/cByJ (Stock No. 007078).
002365	B6.129S6-Cybb^tm1Din/J	Level 3
	Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) is a recessive disorder characterized by a defective phagocyte respiratory burst oxidase, life-threatening pyogenic infections and inflammatory granulomas. Gene targeting was used to generate mice with a null allele of the gene involved in X-linked CGD, which encodes the 91 kD subunit of the oxidase cytochrome b. Affected hemizygous male mice lack phagocyte superoxide production, manifest an increased susceptibility to infection with Staphylococcus aureus and Aspergillus fumigatus and have an altered inflammatory response in thioglycollate peritonitis. This animal model should aid in developing new treatments for CGD and in evaluating the role of phagocyte-derived oxidants in inflammation.
002216	B6.129S7-Rag1^tm1Mom/J	Level 3
	Mice homozygous for the Rag1^tm1Mom mutation produce no mature T cells or B cells. Their phenotype can be described as a "non-leaky" severe combined immune deficiency (Prkdc^scid/Prkdc^scid) (Prkdc^scid mice produce some B cells and IgM). They have no CD3⁺ or T cell receptor (TCR) alpha-beta positive cells. The thymus of the mutant mice contains 15 to 130 times fewer cells than heterozygous or wildtype siblings. The thymocytes are CD8^-CD4^- and most are IL2 receptor-positive. Neither the spleen nor the bone marrow contain any IgM or IgD staining cells, indicating an absence of mature B cells. These and other data suggest that B cell and T cell development has been arrested at an early stage. Macroscopically, the mutants are indistinguishable from heterozygotes or normal wildtype siblings.
001913	B6.CB17-Prkdc^scid/SzJ	Level 3
	Mice homozygous for the severe combined immune deficiency spontaneous mutation (Prkdc^scid, commonly referred to as scid) are characterized by an absence of functional T cells and B cells, lymphopenia, hypogammaglobulinemia, and a normal hematopoietic microenvironment. Normal antigen-presenting cell, myeloid, and NK cell functions are strain dependent. scid mice carry a DNA repair defect and a defect in the rearrangement of genes that code for antigen-specific receptors on lymphocytes. Most homozygotes have no detectable IgM, IgG1, IgG2a, IgG2b, IgG3, or IgA. Thymus, lymph nodes, and splenic follicles are virtually devoid of lymphocytes. scid mice accept allogeneic and xenogeneic grafts making them an ideal model for cell transfer experiments. Some scid mice will spontaneously develop partial immune reactivity. scid mice that have serum Ig levels greater than 1 ug/ml are considered "leaky." scid leakiness is highly strain depen ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
003303	C.Cg-Tg(DO11.10)10Dlo/J	Level 3
	Mice carrying the MHC class II restricted rearranged T cell receptor transgene, Tg(DO11.10)10Dlo, react to ovalbumin (OVA) peptide antigen. Intraperitoneal administration of OVA to transgenic mice results in a rapid deletion of the immature CD4⁺ CD8⁺ TCR^lo thymocytes with progression to mature thymocytes. Apoptosis of cortical thymocytes within 20 hours of treatment indicates that apoptosis in important in the development of antigen-induced tolerance. Use of this rearranged T cell receptor transgene requires H2^d background.
000666	C57BL/10SnJ	Level 3
	C57BL/10SnJ is a substrain of C57BL, which is one of the most widely used inbred strains. Coat color is black (non-agouti) a/a. C57BL/10SnJ are similar to other C57BL substrains.
005557	NOD.Cg-Prkdc^scid Il2rg^tm1Wjl/SzJ	Level 3
	The NOD.Cg-Prkdc^scid Il2rg^tm1Wjl/SzJ mice, commonly known as NOD scid gamma (NSG), do not express the Prkdc gene nor the X-linked Il2rg gene. NSG mice are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. Histological examination of lymphoid tissues reveals absence of lymphoid cells and some cystic structures in the thymus, an absence of follicles in the spleen and markedly diminished celluarity of lymph nodes. NSG mice are deficient in mature lymphocytes, serum Ig is not detectable and natural killer (NK) cell cytotoxic activity is extremely low. These mice are resistant to lymphoma development even after sublethal irradiation treatment. These mutant mice have been shown to readily support engraftment of human CD34⁺ hematopoietic stem cells and represent a superior, long-lived model suitable for studies employing xenotransplantation strategies. Please note that the NSG carries the tr ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
002019	NU/J	Level 3
	The two main defects of mice homozygous for the nude spontaneous mutation (Foxn1^nu, formerly Hfh11^nu) are abnormal hair growth and defective development of the thymic epithelium. Although the mice appear hairless, they are born with functional but faulty hair growth follicles. Hair growth cycles and patterns are evident especially in pigmented mice but the faulty follicles do not allow the hair to properly erupt. Homozygous pups can be identified as young as 24 hours by their lack of whiskers or poorly developed, crinkled whiskers. Nude mice are also athymic caused by a developmental failure of the thymic anlage. Consequently, homozygous nude mice lack T cells and suffer from a lack of cell-mediated immunity. However there is not a defect in T-cell precursors, and under the right conditions some functional mature T cells can be found especially in adult mice. Because of a defect in helper T-cell activity, responses to thymus-dependent antigens when d ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
000689	SWR/J	Level 3
	SWR/J mice are used widely in research as a general purpose strain. Aging mice exhibit a high incidence of lung and mammary gland tumors. They also develop extreme polydipsia and polyuria (nephrogenic diabetes insipidus) with increasing age. SWR/J mice are highly susceptible to experimental allergic encephalomyelitis (EAE). Germline deletion of about 50% of T-cell receptor V beta-chain gene segments and a T-cell receptor V alpha polymorphism are responsible for the resistance of SWR/J mice to collagen type II-induced arthritis. SWR/J mice show an intermediate susceptibility to developing atherosclerotic aortic lesions (1670 to 1690 um² atherosclerotic aortic lesions/aortic cross-section) following 14 weeks on an atherogenic diet (1.25% cholesterol, 0.5% cholic acid and 15% fat). SWR/J mice have been recommended for generation and propogation of transgenic mice because they are high responders to exogenous hormones, have large and prominant pronuclei with good resistance to l ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
000645	A/HeJ	Level 4
	Developed by LC Strong in 1921 from a cross between a Cold Spring Harbor albino and a Bagg albino, the A inbred strain is used widely used in cancer and immunology research. It is highly susceptible to induction of congenital cleft palate by cortisone. It has a high incidence of spontaneous lung adenomas and lung tumors readily develop in response to carcinogens. High percentage of mammary adenocarcinomas (a large proportion acinar type) develop in multiparous females. Rare spontaneous myoepitheliomas arising from myoepithelial cells of various exocrine glands have been observed in The Jackson Laboratory substrains. A small percent (4%) of nonproductive males are hermaphrodites. An additional 17% of nonproductive males have abnormally small testes containing no sperm.
002087	B6.129P2-B2m^tm1Unc/J	Level 4
	Mice homozygous for the B2m^tm1Unc targeted mutation have little if any MHC class I protein expression on the cell surface. There are few CD8⁺ cytotoxic T-cells and under some circumstances a compensatory increase in CD4⁺ cytotoxic T-cells. Immune responses involving CD8⁺ T-cells are severely deficient providing a model to assess the role of CD8⁺ cells and class I MHC in various experimental systems. Hemachromatosis has been noted in certain genetic backgrounds (Rothenberg BE, Voland JR, Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 93:1529-34, 1996). 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. This is the case for the strain above. It should be noted that the phenotype could vary from that originally described. We will modify the strain description if necessary as published results ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
002118	B6.129P2-Tcrb^tm1Mom/J	Level 4
	Mice homozygous for the Tcrb^tm1Mom targeted mutation are viable and fertile. Mice are deficient in alpha beta T-cell receptor. The total number of cells in the thymus is ~8% that of wildtype; CD4⁺CD8⁺ cells ~6% of wildtype. The proportion of CD4^-CD8^- (IL2 receptor positive) cells increases to about 50% of the total cell number. Alpha beta thymocyte differentiation is blocked at an earlier stage than the Tcra^tm1Mom strain. There is normal differentiation of gamma delta thymocytes. Mice may develop inflammatory bowel disease beginning at ~4-6 months of age.
002120	B6.129P2-Tcrd^tm1Mom/J	Level 4
	Mice homozygous for the Tcrd^tm1Mom targeted mutation are viable and fertile. Gamma delta T-cell receptor expression is deficient in all adult lymphoid and epithelial organs. There is normal development of the alpha beta T-cell lineage. Patterns of CD4⁺CD8^- and CD4^-CD8⁺ alpha beta T-cells are apparently normal. Mice do not develop inflammatory bowel disease.
002663	B6.129S2-Cd4^tm1Mak/J	Level 4
	Mice homozygous for the Cd4^tm1Mak targeted mutation have a significant block in CD4⁺ T-cell development; 90% of their circulating T-cells are CD8⁺. Cell surface expression of CD4 protein is not detected on thymocytes and lymph node cells from homozygous mice. Homozygous mutant mice also show a Class II restricted deficit in helper T-cell activity and other T-cell responses. This mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of T cell development, susceptibility to viral infection and inflammation.
002116	B6.129S2-Tcra^tm1Mom/J	Level 4
	Mice homozygous mice for the Tcra^tm1Mom targeted mutation are viable and fertile. They are deficient in the alpha beta T-cell receptor. The thymus is devoid of CD4⁺CD8^- and CD4^-CD8⁺ cells. Normal numbers of CD4⁺CD8⁺ cells are retained without the IL2 receptor. There are normal numbers of CD4^-CD8^- cells. ~1% of the thymocytes express the gamma delta TCR. Mice may develop inflammatory bowel disease beginning at ~4-6 months of age.
000819	B6.Cg-Foxn1^nu/J	Level 4
	The two main defects of mice homozygous for the nude spontaneous mutation (Foxn1^nu, formerly Hfh11^nu) are abnormal hair growth and defective development of the thymic epithelium. Although the mice appear hairless, they are born with functional but faulty hair growth follicles. Hair growth cycles and patterns are evident especially in pigmented mice but the faulty follicles do not allow the hair to properly erupt. Homozygous pups can be identified as young as 24 hours by their lack of whiskers or poorly developed, crinkled whiskers. Nude mice are also athymic caused by a developmental failure of the thymic anlage. Consequently, homozygous nude mice lack T cells and suffer from a lack of cell-mediated immunity. However there is not a defect in T-cell precursors, and under the right conditions some functional mature T cells can be found especially in adult mice. Because of a defect in helper T-cell activity, responses to thymus-dependent antigens when ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
003145	C.129S7(B6)-Rag1^tm1Mom/J	Level 4
	Mice homozygous for the Rag1^tm1Mom mutation produce no mature T cells or B cells. Their phenotype can be described as a "non-leaky" severe combined immune deficiency (Prkdc^scid/Prkdc^scid) (Prkdc^scid mice produce some B cells and IgM). They have no CD3⁺ or T cell receptor (TCR) alpha-beta positive cells. The thymus of the mutant mice contains 15 to 130 times fewer cells than heterozygous or wildtype siblings. The thymocytes are CD8^-CD4^- and most are IL-2 receptor positive. Neither the spleen nor bone marrow contain any IgM or IgD staining cells, indicating an absence of mature B cells. These and other data suggest that B cell and T cell development has been arrested at an early stage. Macroscopically, the mutants are indistinguishable from heterozygotes or wildtype siblings.
001131	C3SnSmn.CB17-Prkdc^scid/J	Level 4
	Mice homozygous for the severe combined immune deficiency spontaneous mutation (Prkdc^scid, commonly referred to as scid) are characterized by an absence of functional T cells and B cells, lymphopenia, hypogammaglobulinemia, and a normal hematopoietic microenvironment. Normal antigen-presenting cell, myeloid, and NK cell functions are strain dependent. scid mice carry a DNA repair defect and a defect in the rearrangement of genes that code for antigen-specific receptors on lymphocytes. Most homozygotes have no detectable IgM, IgG1, IgG2a, IgG2b, IgG3, or IgA. Thymus, lymph nodes, and splenic follicles are virtually devoid of lymphocytes. scid mice accept allogeneic and xenogeneic grafts making them an ideal model for cell transfer experiments. Some scid mice will spontaneously develop partial immune reactivity. scid mice that have serum Ig levels greater than 1 ug/ml are considered "leaky." scid leakiness is highly strain depe ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
003831	C57BL/6-Tg(TcraTcrb)1100Mjb/J	Level 4
	These mice contain transgenic inserts for mouse Tcra-V2 and Tcrb-V5 genes. The transgenic T cell receptor was designed to recognize ovalbumin residues 257-264 in the context of H2K^b and used to study the role of peptides in positive selection and the response of CD8⁺ T cells to antigen. Like most TCR transgenics, these mice are somewhat immunodeficient.
004194	C57BL/6-Tg(TcraTcrb)425Cbn/J	Level 4
	These transgenic mice express the mouse alpha-chain and beta-chain T-cell receptor that pairs with the CD4 coreceptor and is specific for chicken ovalbumin 323-339 in the context of I-A b. Homozygous mice are viable and fertile. In these mice there is a four-fold increase in the CD4 to CD8 peripheral T-cell ratio, and lymph node T-cells demonstrate a dose-dependent proliferative response to the specific ovalbumin ligand. These transgenic mice are useful for studying in vivo T-cell biology such as TCR-ligand interactions, T-cell activation, thymic selection, cross-presentation of antigens, process of thymic selection and central and peripheral T-cell tolerance and induction.
004353	C57BL/6-Tg(UBC-GFP)30Scha/J	Level 4
	These transgenic mice express Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) under the direction of the human ubiqutin C promoter. Mice homozygous for the transgene are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. These mice express GFP in all tissues examined. Certain hematapoetic cell types display distinct expression levels of GFP, allowing identification of different cells types by FACS analysis. GFP expression is uniform within a cell type lineage and remains constant throughout development. T cells have a 2-fold higher GFP expression than CD19⁺B220⁺ B cells or peripheral blood cells. Leukocytes and red blood cells from homozygous mice fluoresce at approximately twice the level of cells from hemizygous mice. This mutant mouse strain represents a useful tool in studies related to hematopoetic cell differentiation and in vivo tracking of leukocytes.
000049	C57BL/6J-Kit^W-v/J	Level 4
	Kit mice possess pleiotropic defects in pigment-forming cells, germ cells, RBC's and mast cells. In addition, they exhibit impaired resistance to parasitic infection and an intrinsic progenitor cell defect. Kit^W-v homozygotes resemble Kit^W homozygotes in color, anemia, and germ cells, but many of them survive to maturity. The lack of germ cells in mutant mice leads to the development of some ovarian tumors (mesotheliomas and granulosa cell), associated with an overproduction of pituitary gonadotropic hormone.
000629	C57BL/6J-Lyst^bg-J/J	Level 4
	Mice homozygous for the beige-J spontaneous mutation (Lyst^bg-J) are identical to the original beige mutation (Lyst^bg). The phenotype closely resembles Chediak-Higashi disease in man and similar conditions in mink and cattle. Abnormal giant lysosomal granules occur in all tissues with granule-containing cells, including granulocytes, lymphocytes, cells of the liver, kidney, central nervous system, pancreas, and thyroid, and the ducts of most glands; in type II pneumocytes; in mast cells; and in retinal pigment epithelium. Granulocytes from beige homozygous mutant mice mice show defective chemotaxis and reduced bactericidal activity. Beige mice are more susceptible than controls to pneumonitis and to various viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections. Natural killer (NK) cells from beige mice exhibit decreased endogenous cytotoxic activity. Beige mice also have a defective cytotoxic T-cell and cytotoxic antibody response to allogeneic tumor cells. Syn ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
000711	CByJ.Cg-Foxn1^nu/J	Level 4
	The two main defects of mice homozygous for the nude spontaneous mutation (Foxn1^nu, formerly Hfh11^nu) are abnormal hair growth and defective development of the thymic epithelium. Although the mice appear hairless, they are born with functional but faulty hair growth follicles. Hair growth cycles and patterns are evident especially in pigmented mice but the faulty follicles do not allow the hair to properly erupt. Homozygous pups can be identified as young as 24 hours by their lack of whiskers or poorly developed, crinkled whiskers. Nude mice are also athymic caused by a developmental failure of the thymic anlage. Consequently, homozygous nude mice lack T cells and suffer from a lack of cell-mediated immunity. However there is not a defect in T-cell precursors, and under the right conditions some functional mature T cells can be found especially in adult mice. Because of a defect in helper T-cell activity, responses to thymus-dependent antigens when d ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
002570	NOD.Cg-Prkdc^scid B2m^tm1Unc/J	Level 4
	Mice homozygous for both the B2m^tm1Unc and Prkdc^scid (commonly referred to as scid) mutations on the NOD/ShiLtSz background are class I deficient, B and T cell deficient, C-5 deficient (Hc⁰), and have low NK cells. This strain is an ideal model for xenograft transplantation studies and is an excellent source for insulitis-free, MHC class I-negative islets for transplantation studies.
000684	NZB/BlNJ	Level 4
	NZB/BlNJ mice display a number of autoimmune abnormalities including hemolytic anemia, elevated levels of immunoglobulin, anti-DNA antibodies, anti-thymocyte antibodies, and circulating immune complexes causing glomerulonephritis. F1 hybrids of NZB/BlNJ and NZW/LacJ (NZBWF1/J, Stock No. 100008) are widely used as a model for autoimmune disease resembling human systemic lupus erythematosus. NZB/BlNJ mice, fed an atherogenic diet (1.25% cholesterol, 0.5% cholic acid and 15% fat), fail to develop atherosclerotic aortic lesions in contrast to several highly susceptible strains of mice (e.g. C57BL/6J, Stock No. 000664; C57L/J, Stock No. 000668, C57BR/cdJ, Stock No. 000667, and SM/J, Stock No. 000687).
003658	STOCK Tg(TIE2GFP)287Sato/J	Level 4
	This strain expresses Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) under the direction of the endothelial-specific receptor tyrosine kinase (Tek, formerly, Tie2) promoter. Endothelial cells expressing GFP can be visualized via fluorescent microscopy or purified by FACS.
000692	WB/ReJ Kit^W/J	Level 4
	Kit mice possess pleiotropic defects in pigment-forming cells, germ cells, RBC's and mast cells. In addition, they exhibit impaired resistance to parasitic infection and an intrinsic progenitor cell defect. The lack of germ cells in homozygous mutant mice leads to the development of some ovarian tumors (mesotheliomas and granulosa cell), associated with an overproduction of pituitary gonadotropic hormone.
000647	A/WySnJ	Repository- Live
	Developed by LC Strong in 1921 from a cross between a Cold Spring Harbor albino and a Bagg albino, the A inbred strain is used widely used in cancer and immunology research. It is highly susceptible to induction of congenital cleft palate by cortisone. It has a high incidence of spontaneous lung adenomas and lung tumors readily develop in response to carcinogens. High percentage of mammary adenocarcinomas (a large proportion acinar type) develop in multiparous females. Rare spontaneous myoepitheliomas arising from myoepithelial cells of various exocrine glands have been observed in The Jackson Laboratory substrains. Unlike A/J mice, A/WySnJ mice carry a spontaneous mutation in Tnfrsf13c and exhibit a significant loss of mature B cells (Miller, et al., 1991, Lentz et al., 1996, Shulga-Morskaya et al., 2004).
001673	AXB1/PgnJ	Repository- Live
	The AXB and BXA set of RI strains are useful in the genetic analysis of several complex diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, cleft palate, and hydrocephalus. The individual strains within the RI set also differ in their susceptibility to infectious diseases and in their responses to alcohol, stress, and endotoxin. The strain distribution pattern (SDP) for both the AXB and BXA RI strains is available through the Mouse Genome Informatics Recombinant Inbred Strain Distribution Patterns Query Form
001681	AXB10/PgnJ	Repository- Live
	The AXB and BXA set of RI strains are useful in the genetic analysis of several complex diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, cleft palate, and hydrocephalus. The individual strains within the RI set also differ in their susceptibility to infectious diseases and in their responses to alcohol, stress, and endotoxin. The strain distribution pattern (SDP) for both the AXB and BXA RI strains is available through the Mouse Genome Informatics Recombinant Inbred Strain Distribution Patterns Query Form
001683	AXB12/PgnJ	Repository- Live
	The AXB and BXA set of RI strains are useful in the genetic analysis of several complex diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, cleft palate, and hydrocephalus. The individual strains within the RI set also differ in their susceptibility to infectious diseases and in their responses to alcohol, stress, and endotoxin. The strain distribution pattern (SDP) for both the AXB and BXA RI strains is available through the Mouse Genome Informatics Recombinant Inbred Strain Distribution Patterns Query Form
001826	AXB13/PgnJ	Repository- Live
	Through high density SNP analysis, some AXB and BXA recombinant inbred strains were shown to be the same or nearly the same genetically. AXB13/PgnJ and AXB14/PgnJ are considered ?sister strains? being identical throughout much of the genome but differing in large regions of Chromosomes 11, 12, 13, and in small regions of a few other Chromosomes. Because these two strains are "near congenics" a nomenclature change has been made to update AXB14/PgnJ to AXB13a/PgnJ. In general, 'sister" strains (those with suffixes of a or b) should not be used for primary screening/QTL mapping. However, if a QTL is located in a region of difference in a sister recombinant inbred then this strain can serve as a ?near congenic? for additional analysis. The AXB and BXA set of RI strains are useful in the genetic analysis of several complex diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, cleft palate, and hydrocephalus. The individual strains within the RI set also differ in their suscepti ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
001685	AXB15/PgnJ	Repository- Live
	The AXB and BXA set of RI strains are useful in the genetic analysis of several complex diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, cleft palate, and hydrocephalus. The individual strains within the RI set also differ in their susceptibility to infectious diseases and in their responses to alcohol, stress, and endotoxin. The strain distribution pattern (SDP) for both the AXB and BXA RI strains is available through the Mouse Genome Informatics Recombinant Inbred Strain Distribution Patterns Query Form
001687	AXB19/PgnJ	Repository- Live
	Through high density SNP analysis, some AXB and BXA recombinant inbred strains were shown to be the same or nearly the same genetically. AXB18/Pgn, AXB19/Pgn, and AXB20/Pgn were found to be highly similar in their overall genomes, but with particular Chromosomes differing between them. Two of these "sister" strains were renamed. AXB19/Pgn was designated the primary strain since it has the best traceable history, and therefore its name remained unchanged. AXB18/Pgn was renamed AXB19a/Pgn and AXB20/Pgn was renamed AXB19b/Pgn. In general, the "sister" strains (those with suffixes of a or b) should not be used for primary screening/QTL mapping. However, if a QTL is located in a region of difference in a sister recombinant inbred then this strain can serve as a "near congenic" for additional analysis. The AXB and BXA set of RI strains are useful in the genetic analysis of several complex diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, cleft palate, and hydrocephalu ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
001686	AXB19a/PgnJ	Repository- Live
	Through high density SNP analysis, some AXB and BXA recombinant inbred strains were shown to be the same or nearly the same genetically. AXB18/Pgn, AXB19/Pgn, and AXB20/Pgn were found to be highly similar in their overall genomes, but with particular Chromosomes differing between them. Two of these "sister" strains were renamed. AXB19/Pgn was designated the primary strain since it has the best traceable history, and therefore its name remained unchanged. AXB18/Pgn was renamed AXB19a/Pgn and AXB20/Pgn was renamed AXB19b/Pgn. In general, the "sister" strains (those with suffixes of a or b) should not be used for primary screening/QTL mapping. However, if a QTL is located in a region of difference in a sister recombinant inbred then this strain can serve as a "near congenic" for additional analysis. The AXB and BXA set of RI strains are useful in the genetic analysis of several complex diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, cleft palate, and hydrocephalu ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
001688	AXB19b/PgnJ	Repository- Live
	Through high density SNP analysis, some AXB and BXA recombinant inbred strains were shown to be the same or nearly the same genetically. AXB18/Pgn, AXB19/Pgn, and AXB20/Pgn were found to be highly similar in their overall genomes, but with particular Chromosomes differing between them. Two of these "sister" strains were renamed. AXB19/Pgn was designated the primary strain since it has the best traceable history, and therefore its name remained unchanged. AXB18/Pgn was renamed AXB19a/Pgn and AXB20/Pgn was renamed AXB19b/Pgn. In general, the "sister" strains (those with suffixes of a or b) should not be used for primary screening/QTL mapping. However, if a QTL is located in a region of difference in a sister recombinant inbred then this strain can serve as a "near congenic" for additional analysis. The AXB and BXA set of RI strains are useful in the genetic analysis of several complex diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, cleft palate, and hydrocephalu ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
001674	AXB2/PgnJ	Repository- Live
	The AXB and BXA set of RI strains are useful in the genetic analysis of several complex diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, cleft palate, and hydrocephalus. The individual strains within the RI set also differ in their susceptibility to infectious diseases and in their responses to alcohol, stress, and endotoxin. The strain distribution pattern (SDP) for both the AXB and BXA RI strains is available through the Mouse Genome Informatics Recombinant Inbred Strain Distribution Patterns Query Form
001690	AXB23/PgnJ	Repository- Live
	The AXB and BXA set of RI strains are useful in the genetic analysis of several complex diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, cleft palate, and hydrocephalus. The individual strains within the RI set also differ in their susceptibility to infectious diseases and in their responses to alcohol, stress, and endotoxin. The strain distribution pattern (SDP) for both the AXB and BXA RI strains is available through the Mouse Genome Informatics Recombinant Inbred Strain Distribution Patterns Query Form.
001691	AXB24/PgnJ	Repository- Live
	The AXB and BXA set of RI strains are useful in the genetic analysis of several complex diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, cleft palate, and hydrocephalus. The individual strains within the RI set also differ in their susceptibility to infectious diseases and in their responses to alcohol, stress, and endotoxin. The strain distribution pattern (SDP) for both the AXB and BXA RI strains is available through the Mouse Genome Informatics Recombinant Inbred Strain Distribution Patterns Query Form.
001676	AXB4/PgnJ	Repository- Live
	The AXB and BXA set of RI strains are useful in the genetic analysis of several complex diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, cleft palate, and hydrocephalus. The individual strains within the RI set also differ in their susceptibility to infectious diseases and in their responses to alcohol, stress, and endotoxin. The strain distribution pattern (SDP) for both the AXB and BXA RI strains is available through the Mouse Genome Informatics Recombinant Inbred Strain Distribution Patterns Query Form
001677	AXB5/PgnJ	Repository- Live
	The AXB and BXA set of RI strains are useful in the genetic analysis of several complex diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, cleft palate, and hydrocephalus. The individual strains within the RI set also differ in their susceptibility to infectious diseases and in their responses to alcohol, stress, and endotoxin. The strain distribution pattern (SDP) for both the AXB and BXA RI strains is available through the Mouse Genome Informatics Recombinant Inbred Strain Distribution Patterns Query Form
001678	AXB6/PgnJ	Repository- Live
	The AXB and BXA set of RI strains are useful in the genetic analysis of several complex diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, cleft palate, and hydrocephalus. The individual strains within the RI set also differ in their susceptibility to infectious diseases and in their responses to alcohol, stress, and endotoxin. The strain distribution pattern (SDP) for both the AXB and BXA RI strains is available through the Mouse Genome Informatics Recombinant Inbred Strain Distribution Patterns Query Form
001679	AXB8/PgnJ	Repository- Live
	The AXB and BXA set of RI strains are useful in the genetic analysis of several complex diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, cleft palate, and hydrocephalus. The individual strains within the RI set also differ in their susceptibility to infectious diseases and in their responses to alcohol, stress, and endotoxin. The strain distribution pattern (SDP) for both the AXB and BXA RI strains is available through the Mouse Genome Informatics Recombinant Inbred Strain Distribution Patterns Query Form
002249	B10.129S2(B6)-Igh-6^tm1Cgn/J	Repository- Live
	Mice homozygous for the Igh-6^tm1Cgn targeted mutation are viable and fertile. Homozygous mutant mice lack mature B-cells. There is no expression of membrane-bound IgM, although some B-cells may be produced using a C gene other than mu. It may be useful as a model for B-cell immunodeficiency found in humans. Also know as muMT.
005895	B10.Cg-Thy1^a H2^d Tg(TcraCl1,TcrbCl1)1Shrm/J	Repository- Live
	Male mice that are hemizygous for the Clone-1 TCR (also called Clone 1 Thy1.1 TCR or Cl.1 TCR) transgene are viable, fertile, and normal in size. Females are very weak and have low fecundity. The donating investigator reports that all transgenic mice are prone to tumor development by 5-6 months of age. The transgene encodes a rearranged low avidity T cell receptor that recognizes an influenza virus hemagglutinin epitope (HA_518-526) restricted by MHC class I H-2K^d. Flow cytometric analysis shows appropriate skewing towards the CD8⁺ T cell compartment in thymocytes and peripheral lymphocytes. Both naive and activated clone 1 T cells exhibit decreased responsiveness when presented with their cognate antigen in vitro and when transferred into mice expressing HA on pancreatic beta cells. CD8⁺ T cells can be induced to exhibit both effector function and antitumor activity. This mouse is further modified with the Thy1.1 allele, rather than th ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
002761	B10.Cg-Tg(TcrAND)53Hed/J	Repository- Live
	Mice carrying the (TcrAND)53Hed transgene express a rearranged T-cell receptor (V alpha 11.1 / V beta 3) specific for the carboxy-terminal fragment of pigeon cytochrome c and the E^k molecule, resulting in a major subpopulation of T cells restricted to class II MHC proteins. There are an abnormally high percentage of mature CD4⁺CD8^- cells. The peripheral T-cell population is almost exclusively CD4⁺. The original C57BL/6 and SJL mixed background strain (Stock number 002408) was backcrossed to C57BL/10 to create this strain. Both strains are fixed for H2^b. Because C57BL/10 mice do not express I-E, this mouse must be crossed to a strain that expresses I-E^k to study the interaction of the transgenic T-cell receptor with the pigeon cytochrome c antigen. The lack of I-E^k expression in the transgenic line allows it to serve as a universal donor for crossing the transgene onto other strains expressing I-E^k< > ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
008149	B6(Cg)-Snord116^tm1.1Uta/J	Repository- Live
	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 ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
007212	B6(Cg)-Tnfrsf13c^tm1Mass/J	Repository- Live
	Mice that are homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. No gene product (mRNA or protein) is detected by RT-PCR or FACS analysis of spleen tissue and cells, respectively. Homozygotes have reduced numbers of mature recirculating bone marrow and splenic B cells. B cell development is arrested between the transitional IgM+ (T1 + T2) and IgM^low (T3) stages. Homozygotes exhibit diminished antigen-specific antibody responses with decreased levels of IgM, IgG1, IgG2, IgG2b and IgG3. This mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of B cell development and differentiation.
005999	B6(SJL)-Tg(SBE/Tk-luc)7Twc/J	Repository- Live
	Mice hemizygous for the transgenic insert are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. These transgenic mice express luciferase in response to activation of the Smad2/3-dependent signaling pathway. Cultured primary astrocytes isolated from transgenic mice exhibited luciferase activity when stimulated with TGF-beta. Higher treatment levels of activin and nodal elicited similar luciferase activity. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) challenge results in strong bioluminescence emissions from the intestinal region and brain. Mechanical injury to the neocortex results in an increase of bioluminescence in 2 hours, which peaks at 4 hours and returns to baseline approximately 48 hours after the injury. Biochemical assays for luciferase activity correlated with noninvasive bioluminescence imaging analysis. The strain was backcrossed to the albino C57BL/6J-Tyr^c-2J/J strain for 2 generations to facilitate bioluminescence imaging. ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
003173	B6.129-Cd47^tm1Fpl/J	Repository- Live
	Mice homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable, fertile, and display no obvious phenotypic abnormalities. Homozygous mutant mice display normal blood counts except for a reduction in the CD3⁺ fraction of peripheral lymphocytes. Integrin-associated protein (IAP; CD47) expression in heterozygous mice was approximately 40% of wildtype. Intraperitoneal injection of virulent Escherichia coli kills IAP-deficient mice, indicating a defect in the host defense pathway. This response appears to be secondary to both delayed polymorphonuclear leukocyte (PMN) migration to the site of infection and to defective activation at the site.
006910	B6.129-Crkl^tm1Hkp/J	Repository- Live
	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.
006411	B6.129-Gast^tm1(INS)Ez/J	Repository- Live
	Mice heterozygous for this "G-InsKi" allele are viable and fertile. Human insulin expressed from this mutant allele retains full biological activity. Expression of human insulin is specific to gastrin-expressing cells (G cells of the antral stomach and some duodenum cells), and is released into portal circulation in response to the same meal-associated stimuli that control gastrin release. Heterozygous mice exhibit normal blood glucose levels, and toxic hypoglycemia is not observed. The donating investigators report that human insulin levels are sufficient to activate insulin signaling cascades in the liver but not in skeletal muscle. These mutant mice may be useful for diabetes and obesity research, specifically for studying the molecular and physiological mechanisms by which the hepatic action of transgenic insulin prolongs the survival of diabetic mice (e.g. Ins2^Akita mutant mice).
006412	B6.129-Il12b^tm1Lky/J	Repository- Live
	Mice homozygous for this bicistronic "yet40" allele are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. The IRES-EYFP is inserted downstream of the endogenous stop codon, allowing for normal expression of the endogenous gene and simultaneous EYFP reporter expression. ELISA assays confirm that p40 protein is expressed at similar levels in homozygous mutant and wildtype mice. The EYFP reporter marks dendritic cell (DC) and macrophage lineage cells that produce p40 following stimulation with toll-like receptor (TLR) ligands both in vivo and in vitro. These mice may be useful for labeling activated IL12/23 p40 expressing cells in studies of immunology and immunity, TLR signal cascades, cancer immunity, and vaccine development.
005867	B6.129-Indo^tm1Alm/J	Repository- Live
	Homozygous mice are viable and fertile with normal immune system development and function. They exhibit no spontaneous autoimmune disorders. No gene product (mRNA or protein) from the targeted gene is detected in the epididymis. At embryonic day 10.5, endogenous protein is absent from all cells at the maternal-fetal interface when both parents are homozygous for the targeted gene. Allogeneic and syngeneic pregnancy outcomes are unaffected by this mutation. In contrast to wildtype, anti-proliferative treatments (CTLA4-Ig, IFNalpha, or CpG-ODN) do not suppress T cell expansion both in vivo and in vitro. In addition, homozygous dendritic cells isolated from lymph nodes draining (induced) tumor sites have no suppressor activity. These mice may be useful in studies of pregnancy and reproductive immunology (tryptophan degradation, T cell activation, clonal expansion) as well as autoimmune disease, tissue transplantation, fostering, acquired tolerance/T cell anergy, and immunosu ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
006944	B6.129-Mgl1^tm1Hed/J	Repository- Live
	Mice that are homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. No gene product (mRNA) is detected by Northern blot or RT-PCR analysis. Immunohistochemical reactivity is not detected in inflamed skin. Although mutant mice exhibit slightly increased red blood cell counts, mean corpuscular hemoglobin, hematocrit and mean corpuscular volume when compared to wild-type controls, these levels are within the normal range for mice. Homozygotes have diminished antigen-induced granulation tissue formation but show normal antigen-independent granulation tissue formation. This mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of glycosidic molecular interactions and function, antigen-specific and antigen-independent cellular immune response and hematopoiesis. This strain was transferred from the collection of the Consortium for Functional Glycomics.
006497	B6.129-Skil^tm2Spw/J	Repository- Live
	Mice homozygous for this targeted mutation (called "Sno^ex1" 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)-Ptprc^a Cx3cr1^tm1Litt/LittJ	Repository- Live
	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 Ptprc^a) allele, which is atypical for the C57BL/6 congenic background, and this marker may be used to track donor cell popul ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
005582	B6.129P-Cx3cr1^tm1Litt/J	Repository- Live
	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. Of note, CX3CR1-GFP mice are also avail ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
006621	B6.129P2(C)-Ccr7^tm1Rfor/J	Repository- Live
	Homozygous mice are viable and fertile and show delayed primary B or T cell immune responses. Lymph nodes from homozygous mice are devoid of naive T cells and dendritic cells (DCs), but the T cell populations in the blood, the red pulp of the spleen, and in the bone marrow are greatly expanded. Secondary lymph organs exhibit morphological abnormalities, and adoptive transfer experiments demonstrate impaired B- and T-cell migration. In a model of acute allogeneic tumor rejection, homozygous mice fail to reject subcutaneously injected MHC class I mismatched tumor cells, and cytotoxic activity of allospecific T cells is severely compromised. These mutant mice (along with CXCR5-deficient mice - Stock No. 006659) - may be useful in immunological studies of chemokine receptors, including T- and B-cell function in primary and adaptive immune responses, entry of lymphocytes and dendritic cells into secondary lymphoid organs (and their hom ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
007572	B6.129P2(Cg)-Rorc^tm2Litt/J	Repository- Live
	Mice homozygous for this Rorc(gt^GFP (or RORgt)^GFP) mutant allele are viable and fertile. While Rorcg mRNA is detected in liver in Rorc(g)t^GFP homozygotes, mRNA and protein for the thymus-specific isoform (Rorcgt) encoded by the targeted allele are not detected in the thymus. EGFP expression reports Rorc(gt) transcription in the thymi of adult Rorc(gt)GFP mice. Homozygous mice exhibit abnormal lymph node, Peyer's patch, and lymphoid tissue inducer (LTi) cell development. Mice with Rorcgt-deficient T cells lack tissue-infiltrating proinflammatory T-helper cells (Th17 cells), and are protected from induced autoimmune disease (EAE) on this genetic background. The donating investigator also reports increased thymoma incidence with age in homozygo ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
005693	B6.129P2-Cxcr6^tm1Litt/J	Repository- Live
	Mice homozygous for this EGFP "knock-in" are viable, fertile, normal in size, and do not display any behavioral abnormalities when maintained under barrier conditions. Lymph nodes and spleen show no endogenous gene expression. Lymphocytes from heterozygotes, but not homozygotes, show endogenous ligand binding. EGFP expression is restricted to spleen and lymph nodes, specifically activated/memory T cells, with a slightly higher intensity in homozygotes. Homozygous null mice show decreased EGFP+ CD1d-reactive NKT patrolling efficiency and decreased severity of induced acute hepatitis, while heterozygotes and wildtype mice show no differences. This mutant may be useful in studies of hepatitis, HIV, SIV, fluorescent T cell tracking, and various immune responses.
004130	B6.129P2-Il18^tm1Aki/J	Repository- Live
	Mice that are homozygous null for the Il18 gene are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. No Il18 gene product (mRNA or protein) is detected. Homozygous null mice exhibit reduced levels of interferon gamma in response to heat killed bacteria and lipopolysaccharide. IL-12 levels in the serum are similar to wild type after LPS challenge, indicating that the decreased interferon gamma response in Il18 deficient mice is not due to low induction of IL-12. Il18 deficient mice also exhibit diminished natural killer cell activity and impaired T helper lymphocyte response.
004131	B6.129P2-Il18r1^tm1Aki/J	Repository- Live
	Mice that are homozygous null for the Il18r1 gene are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. No Il18r1 mRNA is detected. Homozygous Il18r1 null mice are similar in phenotype to IL-18-deficient mice. They show reduced binding of IL-18 on the surface of Th1 cells, and exhibit decreased levels of interferon gamma production in response to IL-18. Natural killer cell activity is also diminished and the T helper lymphocyte response in impaired.
004781	B6.129P2-Lyz2^tm1(cre)Ifo/J	Repository- Live
	This strain expresses Cre recombinase from the endogenous Lyzs locus. When crossed with a strain containing loxP site flanked sequence of interest, Cre-mediated recombination results in deletion of the targeted gene in the myeloid cell lineage, including monocytes, mature macrophages, and granulocytes. Mice that are homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. This strain represents an effective tool for generating myeloid cell-specific targeted mutants.
002122	B6.129P2-Tcrb^tm1Mom Tcrd^tm1Mom/J	Repository- Live
	Mice homozygous for both the Tcrb^tm1Mom and the Tcrd^tm1Mom targeted mutations express no alpha beta T-cell receptor nor any gamma delta T-cell receptor. Under certain housing conditions homozygous mutant mice develop mild inflammatory bowel disease.
003726	B6.129S-Cd14^tm1Frm/J	Repository- Live
	Mice that are homozygous null for Cd14 are viable and fertile. No Cd14 protein product is detected in thioglycollate elicited peritoneal (T-EP) macrophages by Western blot analysis. Unlike wildtype T-EP macrophages, T-EP macrophages derived from these animals fail to secrete TNF-alpha and IL-6 in response to lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Such a response is observed when Cd14 -null T-EP macrophages are exposed to whole bacteria (in the form of E. coli bioparticles), apparently by a Cd14-independent mechanism.
006301	B6.129S-Id3^tm1Zhu/J	Repository- Live
	Mice that are homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. No gene product (mRNA) is detected by Northern blot analysis from spleen tissue. Homozygotes exhibit reduced basal IgG1 and IgG2a levels. When challenged with keyhole limpet hemocyanin coupled to DNP, production of IgG2a and IgG3 was 10% and 6% of the wildtype response after primary and secondary challenges, respectively. DNP-Ficoll challenge results in a 90% reduction of IgM and IgA production. Cultured B-cells have diminished proliferation in response to surface IgM stimulation. Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eyes) occurs in 10% of homozygotes aged 6 to 10 months, and in 80% of mice more than 1 year in age. Tear and saliva flow volume is reduced. Histological analysis reveals lymphocyte infiltration and tissue degradation in lachrymal and salivary glands. Mutants older than 1 year in age produce autoantibodies, anti-SSA and anti-SS ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
004754	B6.129S-Il1rn^tm1Dih/J	Repository- Live
	Mice that are homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. By 6 weeks of age homozygous mice have lower body weight. Homozygous females may have reduced litter sizes. No gene product (mRNA) is detected by Northern blot analysis of lung tissue after lipopolysaccharide (LPS) challenge. Mice homozygous for the mutation are less susceptible to experimental Listeria monocytogenes infection, but are more susceptible to LPS endotoxin challenge. After LPS challenge IL-1 levels are decreased. Basal serum amyloid protein and serum IL-6 levels are higher. Hepatic acute phase protein inflammatory response and mortality to subcutaneous turpentine abscess induction are increased. When fed a high fat diet containing cholate for 12 weeks, homozygotes exhibit a 3-fold decrease in total cholesterol (non-HDL). Heterozygotes fed the same diet exhibit an intermediate decrease in total cholesterol. Immunohistochemical analysis of h ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
005940	B6.129S1-Csf2rb^tm1Cgb/J	Repository- Live
	Homozygous mice are viable and fertile with no behavioral abnormalities. In response to GM-CSF, bone marrow and splenocytes from homozygous mice fail to exhibit proliferation, enhanced survival in vitro, or synergistic interaction with M-CSF. They also fail to proliferate in response to IL-5. IL-3 binding and responses are unaffected. Cell composition in thymus, spleen, bone marrow, and lymph node is not significantly altered. Circulating eosinophils are dramatically reduced in blood with lesser reduction in bone marrow and tissues. Homozygous mice develop pulmonary peribronchovascular lymphoid infiltrates and areas resembling pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP). Consistent with this, mutant mice have greatly increased surfactant protein-B and D accumulation in lung/airway tissue, no attenuation of saturated phosphatidylcholine with advancing age, and high levels of GM-CSF in bronchoaveolar lavage fluid. Homozygous mice are resistant to intradermal Leishmania major infection an ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
006416	B6.129S1-Map2k3^tm1Flv/J	Repository- Live
	Mice that are homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. However, the donating investigator reports that reproductive performance is poor for unknown reasons. No gene product (mRNA or protein) is detected by Northern blot analysis of liver and kidney or Western blot analysis of peritoneal macrophages. Mutant mice exhibit an impaired type I cytokine immune response with reduced induced interferon gamma production. Macrophages from mutant mice have a reduced p39 MAPK activation and IL-12 production when challenged with LPS lipopolysaccharide). Dendritic cells also have reduced IL-12 production response. Mutant mouse embryo fibroblasts (MEF) have a reduced cytokine expression response to tumor necrosis factor (TNF). This mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of inflammatory response. In an attempt to offer alleles on well-characterized or multiple genetic backgrounds, alleles ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
005763	B6.129S1-Nod2^tm1Flv/J	Repository- Live
	Homozygous mice are viable and fertile with normal lymphoid and myeloid cellularity and no intestinal inflammation up to 6 months of age. Homozygotes do not express the targeted gene in spleen or intestinal crypts. Null mice, as well as antigen presenting cells derived from them, lack the protective immunity (IgG1, interleukin-6, and NF-kappaB-related responses) normally afforded by endogenous protein recognition of its ligand, bacterial muramyl dipeptide (MDP). Mice homozygous for the mutation have increased susceptibility to oral (intragastric) bacterial challenge and diminished cryptdins. This mouse may be useful in studies of Crohn's disease and other inflammatory bowel diseases, innate immunity, signal transduction, and bacterial susceptibility.
006848	B6.129S2(C)-Il8rb^tm1Mwm/J	Repository- Live
	The donating investigator reports that homozygous mice are viable and fertile but few pups are produced, and they need a gnotobiotic facility to thrive. Homozygous mice have several abnormalities, including neurological defects, impaired wound healing, impaired angiogenesis, and altered growth of induced/implanted tumors. Homozygotes may also exhibit splenomegaly, lymphadenopathy, and increased susceptibility to various pathogens due to impaired neutrophil recruitment and decreased pathogen clearance during innate immune responses. These mutant mice may be useful in studies of inflammation and immunology and cancer biology. 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 modify the strain description if necessary as published results becom ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
006144	B6.129S2(C)-Itgae^tm1Cmp/J	Repository- Live
	Mice that are homozygous for this targeted mutation are viable, fertile, normal in size, and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. No endogenous gene expression is detected in intraepithelial lymphocytes by FACS analysis or on TGF-beta1-treated splenocytes by immunoprecipitation. Homozygous null mice exhibit reduced numbers of intestinal intraepithelial lymphocytes and lamina propria lymphocytes. These mice may be useful in studies of the immune system, including T cell function. 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 modify the strain description if necessary as published results become available.
005977	B6.129S2(C)-Stat6^tm1Gru/J	Repository- Live
	Homozygous mice are viable and fertile with no behavioral abnormalities. Homozygotes do not express the endogenous protein in thymus and peripheral lymphoid organs. In contrast to controls, IL-4 treated lymphocytes show no induction of MHC class II or IL-4 receptor genes and have severly impaired proliferative responses. Further, homozygous mice have a defective IgE response. While T-helper 1 (Th1) cell differentiation is unimpaired in homozygous splenocytes, Th2 cell differentiation is almost completely abrogated despite IL-4 or IL-13 incubation. Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG)-induced experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) is more severe in homozygous mice compared to wildtype. This mouse may be useful in studies of Th2 cell differentiation, Th2-mediated diseases, asthma, cytokine/chemokine function, signal transduction and transcription factors, and diseases of the central nervous system such as multiple sclerosis.
006659	B6.129S2(Cg)-Cxcr5^tm1Lipp/J	Repository- Live
	Homozygous (CXCR5-deficient) mice are viable and fertile. Multiple lymphoid organs lack detectable levels of targeted protein expression using flow cytometry, and RNA transcripts are also absent in spleen cells. Homozygous mutant mice exhibit a complex pattern of lymph node (LN) developmental defects (e.g. deficient in inguinal, iliac and parathymic LN, but apparently normal mesenteric LN) accompanied by impaired Peyer's patch development. In addition, CXCR5-deficient mice show a completely disorganized splenic microarchitecture, lacking segregated T- and B-cell areas within the splenic white pulp. These mutant mice (along with CCR7-deficient mice: Stock No. 006621) may be useful in immunological studies of chemokine receptors, including T- and B-cell function in primary and adaptive immune responses, entry of lymphocytes and dendritic cells into secondary lymphoid organs and their homing to T- and B-cell zones therein. In ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
003239	B6.129S2-Ciita^tm1Ccum/J	Repository- Live
	Mice homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable and fertile when housed under specific pathogen-free conditions. Mice do not express conventional MHC class II molecules on the surface of splenic B cells and dendritic cells. In addition, interferon gamma stimulated peritoneal macrophages and somatic tissues from homozygous mutant mice do not express MHC class II molecules. The levels of invarient chain and H2^m gene transcripts are substantially decreased in class II transactivator deficient mice. Homozygous mice have very few mature CD4 T cells in the periphery despite MHC class II expression in the thymus.
003584	B6.129S2-H2^dlAb1-Ea/J	Repository- Live
	Mice that are homozygous null for MHC class II genes H2-Ab1, H2-Aa, H2-Eb1, H2-Eb2, H2-Ea are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. MHC class II gene products (mRNA or protein) are not detected. A dramatic decrease is observed in the number of CD4 positive T cells in thymus, spleen and lymph nodes. This strain should serve as a suitable recipient of xenogenic Class II MHC transgenes allowing the engineering of mouse models of human MHC Class II-associated diseases. 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. This is the case for the strain above. It should be noted that the phenotype could vary from that originally described. We will modify the strain description if necessary as published results become available.
007557	B6.129S2-Oprd1^tm1Kff/J	Repository- Live
	Mice homozygous for this delta-opioid receptor mutant allele (DOR-) are viable and fertile. DOR-selective ligand binding is absent in vitro on brain membranes from homozygous mice. Unlike mutant mice deficient in kappa- or mu-opioid receptors (Stock No. 007558 or 007559, respectively), homozygous DOR- mutants exhibit increased anxiety and depressive-like behavior but no alteration of spontaneous pain perception. Homozygous DOR- mice also have increased ethanol self-administration and increased inflammatory pain. These DOR mutant mice may be useful in studying the biological activity of opioids andanalgesics, mechanical nociception, inflammatory pain, and emotional disorders. 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 ch ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
002944	B6.129S2-Tap1^tm1Arp/J	Repository- Live
	Mice homozygous mice for the Tap1^tm1Arp targeted mutation are viable and fertile. They are defective in the stable assembly and intracellular transport of class I molecules. They show severely reduced levels of class I surface molecules. They lack CD4^-8⁺ T cells. This phenotype is similar to the mouse RMA-S cell line and human beings with TAP1 and TAP2 deficiencies. This strain should be housed under pathogen free conditions similar to the Prkdc^scid/Prkdc^scid mouse or any other immunodeficient strain.
006141	B6.129S2-Thbs1^tm1Hyn/J	Repository- Live
	Mice homozygous for this targeted mutation are viable and fertile, with an approximate 20% decrease in embryo/neonate viability and a mild and variable lordotic curvature of the spine apparent from birth. Homozygous mice have an abnormal, but no full length transcript in multiple tissues. Western analysis confirmed the absence of the protein in platelets. Homozygotes exhibit an increase in the number of circulating white blood cells. During the first four to ten weeks of life, homozygotes exhibit patches of acute and organizing pneumonia. At later time points, there is considerable hyperplasia of the various epithelial cell lineages. Mutant mice also have an increased number of retinal endothelial cells and inappropriate remodeling and maturation of retinal vasculature following injury. On the FVB/N background, spontaneous tumor growth and vasculature are significantly increased compared to wildtype. Mutant mice may be useful in studies of inflammatory responses in the lungs, eye, and ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
003641	B6.129S4-C3^tm1Crr/J	Repository- Live
	Mice homozygous for the C3 (complement component C3) targeted mutation are viable and fertile. Homozygous mutants exhibit an increased susceptibility to lethal infection by Group B streptococci. Reductions in peritoneal mast cell degranulation, production of tumor necrosis factor alpha, neutrophil infiltration and bacterial clearance have also been reported in these mice. Homozygotes also demonstrate a profound defect in antibody response to T cell dependent antigens. They show a diminished level of peanut agglutin+ germinal centers and a failure in isotype switching despite normal B cell signalling in vitro.
004999	B6.129S4-Ccr2^tm1Ifc/J	Repository- Live
	Mice that are homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. No gene product (mRNA) is detected by RT-PCR analysis of spleen or thioglycollate elicited peritoneal exudate cells. These mutant mice have defective type 1 (Th1) immune responses. Mycobacteria bovis purified protein derivative induced lung granulomas are initially smaller in size and contain fewer macrophages than wildtype controls. Mutant mice also exhibit decreased IFN-alpha production after lung granuloma induction. When challenged with thioglycollate treatment homozygotes respond with reduced peritoneal macrophage recruitment. Macrophages derived from these animals fail to migrate in response monocyte chemoattractant protein- 1 (MCP-1). Homozygotes are resistant to experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE), a macrophage-mediated inflammatory disease. This mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of immune respons ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
006087	B6.129S4-Cxcl10^tm1Adl/J	Repository- Live
	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 ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
003174	B6.129S4-Il2rg^tm1Wjl/J	Repository- Live
	Mice homozygous for the Il2rg^tm1Wjl targeted mutation are viable and fertile. Mutant mice have hypoplastic thymuses with a 10-fold reduction in the absolute number of lymphocytes. They have a limited number of mature splenic B and T cells, lack NK cells and Peyer's patches, and development of gut-associated intraepithelial lymphocytes is diminished. In vitro studies show defects in NK activity, IL4-directed Ig class switching of thymocytes, and thymocyte mitogenic responses.
006198	B6.129S4-Matk^tm1Sor/J	Repository- Live
	Homozygotes are viable and fertile with no behavioral abnormalities. The donating investigator reports homozygous mutants have no endogenous protein expression. Homozygous mice have an approximately 2-fold increase in the primitive hematopoietic stem cell population SPKLS (c-Kit⁺, Lin^-, Sca-1⁺ in combination with side population cells). Homozygous deficiency also leads to the hyperproliferation of pre-B cells in the presence of Interleukin-7, and impaired IFN-gamma production in lymph and spleen cells upon in vivo antigen challenge. These mutant mice may be useful in studying tyrosine phosphorylation of hematopoietic cells, primitive/early hematopoietic populations, immune cell signaling, and regulation of immunological responses.
006122	B6.129S4-Mbl1^tm1Kata Mbl2^tm1Kata/J	Repository- Live
	Mice homozygous for both mannose-binding lectin (MBL)-A and MBL-C targeted mutations (termed MBL-null) are viable, fertile, and normal in size with no obvious developmental defects. Histological examination of multiple organs from 6-10 week old mice shows no abnormalities. MBL-null mice have no endogenous gene expression in liver (the principal site of MBL synthesis) and no protein detectable in serum. While the classical complement pathway is unaffected in MBL-null mice, the lectin-dependent complement pathway is non-functional. MBL-null mice have increased mortality following intravenous injection of S. aureus associated with abnormal serum levels of TNFalpha and IL-6 (decreased at 2h, elevated at 24h post injection). Cyclophosphamide-induced febrile neutropenic MBL-null mice inoculated with S. aureus have greatly increased susceptibility to abscess formation in kidney, liver, and lung (but not spleen). These same treated mice also have persistent bacteremia despite a r ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
005897	B6.129S4-Ppard^tm1Rev/J	Repository- Live
	These mice possess loxP sites on either side of exon 4 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. When bred to mice with a cre recombinase gene under the control of a promoter of interest, exon 4 of the targeted gene is deleted in the tissue of interest, leading to premature termination of the translation product upstream of the DNA binding domain. This strain may be useful in generating tissue-specific mutants of the floxed allele for use in studies including embryo development, adipocyte physiology, fat metabolism and storage, inflammation, and cancer.
006243	B6.129S4-Timp1^tm1Pds/J	Repository- Live
	Homozygous females and hemizygous males (the gene is X-linked) are viable and fertile. No endogenous transcript is detected in lung tissue from affected mice by Northern blot analysis.. Homozygous mice have increased resistance to corneal and pulmonary infection with P. aeruginosa, and have altered immune, hematopoietic, and vascular permeability in bleomycin-induced lung injury trials. Homozygotes also show increased and continued progression of aneurysm formation compared with wild-type mice in induced thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) models. Mice with this X-linked targeted mutation may be useful in studies of cornea and pulmonary infection, pulmonary injury and aneurysm, as well as of P. aeruginosa resistance in individuals with unresolved, antibiotic-resistant pulmonary infections, such as those often observed in cystic fibrosis patients. In an attempt to offer alleles on well-characterized or multiple genetic backgrounds, alleles are frequently moved to a genet ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
008076	B6.129S4-Traf1^tm1Tsi/J	Repository- Live
	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, Bim_s. 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 ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
006237	B6.129S6-Casp7^tm1Flv/J	Repository- Live
	Homozygous mice are viable and fertile with normal appearance, organ morphology, and lymphoid development. Endogenous protein expression is absent in all tissues tested (including brain, thymus, heart, lung, liver, spleen, kidney, and skeletal muscle). Mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs) from homozygotes exhibit a slight survival advantage when treated with apoptosis inducers, but other cell subsets undergo normal apoptosis (including activated T cells death following T cell receptor stimulation, thymocyte apoptosis, and Fas-mediated B cell and hepatocyte cell death). These mutant mice may be useful in studies of mitochondrial events of apoptosis, especially when paired with other executioner caspase mutant models.
006413	B6.129S6-Erap1^tm1Luc/J	Repository- Live
	Homozygous mutant mice are viable and fertile. The absence of mRNA in splenocyte and of protein in hepatocyte lysates is confirmed via RT-PCR and immunoblot, respectively. Homozygous mutants display reduced cell surface expression of MHC class Ia and Ib molecules, altered presentation of self- and foreign-antigens, and defective CD8⁺ T-cell responses against class I-presented antigens. These mutant mice may be useful in immunological studies exploring ERAP1's role in vivo in optimizing peptides for presentation by MHC class I molecules. 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 modify the strain description if necessary as published results become available.
006112	B6.129X1-Ela2^tm1Sds/J	Repository- Live
	Homozygous mice are viable, fertile and phenotypically normal in the absence of inflammatory stress. Homozygotes do not express the targeted gene in bone marrow myeloid cells. Homozygous mice have increased susceptibility to sepsis, morbidity, and mortality following intraperitoneal injection of Gram-negative (e.g. (K. pneumoniae and E. coli), but not Gram-positive (e.g. (S. aureus), bacteria. Despite this, mutant mice are not at increased risk to spontaneous infection. Although neutrophil, T cell, and macrophage migration/recruitment to the site of infection is unaffected in homozygous mutant mice, neutrophils show impaired bactericidal activity. Further, homozygous mice treated with a broad-spectrum inflammatory stimulus (zymosan) have impaired leukocyte firm adhesion and transmigration as well as reduced pro-inflammatory cytokine production. Upon exposure to cigarette smoke, homozygous mice are protected from the accumulation of neutrophils and macrophages in th ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
004265	B6.129X1-Mpo^tm1Lus/J	Repository- Live
	Mice that are homozygous null for the targeted gene are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. No Mpo gene product (mRNA or protein) is detected. Mutant mice exhibit total white blood cell counts and differentials similar to wildtype mice. Neutrophils and monocytes in periperhal blood and bone marrow have no endogenous peroxidase activity. Superoxide production levels in peritoneal exudate cells of mutant mice are similar to levels found in wildtypes mice. Hypochlorous acid production is undetectable in both isolated leukocytes and peritoneal exudate cells. Mutant mice display impaired fungicidal activity due to myeloperoxidase deficiency. When maintained under hyperlipidemic conditions, mutant mice develop atherosclerotic lesions 50% larger than those seen in control mice.
005085	B6.Cg-Cd44^tm1Hbg/J	Repository- Live
	Mice that are homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. No gene product (mRNA or protein) is detected. Although lymphocyte development appears unremarkable, irregularities are observed in lymphocyte trafficking. Tail-injected lymphocytes derived from null animals exhibit an impaired ability to traffic to peripheral lymph nodes, and to a much greater degree, the thymus. Transcription and translation of the targeted allele subsequently lead to the synthesis of the lacZ protein under control of the 5' regulatory elements of the endogenous locus in all cells and tissues normally expressing one or several of the CD44 isoforms. 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 f ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
004993	B6.Cg-F2rl1^tm1Mslb/J	Repository- Live
	Homozygous mice are viable and fertile with no spontaneous abnormal phenotype. No endogenous gene expression is observed in liver, airway epithelium, smooth muscle, or vasculature of the lungs. Ovalbumin-induced allergic inflammation of the airway is significantly diminished in mutant mice, showing reduced eosinophil, neutrophil, and lymphocyte infiltration into bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. IgE levels in serum of ovalbumin sensitized homoyzgous mice are reduced 4-fold compared to wild-type. This targeted mutant mouse may be useful in studies of asthma, allergic inflammation of the airway, inflammatory bowel disease, injury/trauma, G protein-coupled receptors, signal transduction, and a wide variety of immunological or inflammatory diseases.
006772	B6.Cg-Foxp3^tm2Tch/J	Repository- Live
	Homozygous mice are viable and fertile with normal T and B cell development. These "Foxp3^EGFP" mice co-express EGFP and the regulatory T cell-specific transcription factor Foxp3 under the control of the endogenous promoter. EGFP expression accurately identifies the Foxp3⁺ T cell population (more than 97% of Foxp3⁺ T cells were EGFP⁺), and Foxp3 mRNA expression strictly segregates with EGFP⁺ T cells. Due to X-inactivation in females, the number of EGFP⁺CD4⁺ T cells found in the peripheral blood of heterozygous females was approximately half that of hemizygote males. CD4⁺EGFP⁺ cells also exhibit normal regulatory T cell suppression of effector cell proliferation (following stimulation with anti-CD3 and anti-CD28 monclonal antibodies ). Some EGFP expression is noted in a small population of CD8⁺ thymocytes. These mutant mice may be useful in immunological studies, including studie ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
001317	B6.Cg-Igh^a Thy1^a Gpi1^a/J	Repository- Live
	This congenic strain was made by mating together, not backcrossing, three individual congenic strains carrying differential alleles already on a C57BL/6J genetic background (B6.C-Igh^a, B6.PL-Thy1^a, and B6.CAST-Gpi1^a). This triple congenic is useful as a cellular marker in transplantation studies in conjunction with C57BL/6J inbred mice (Igh^b, Thy1^b, Gpi1^b). Igh is a B cell specific marker, Thy1 is a T cell specific surface marker, and Gpi1 is an enzyme that is widely expressed in mouse tissues, cultured fibroblasts, and in several types of tumors.
006908	B6.Cg-Ikbke^tm1Tman/J	Repository- Live
	Homozygous IKKepsilon mutant mice are viable and fertile. Homozygous deletion results in a complete loss of the endogenous kinase function in lung, spleen, and embryonic fibroblasts. These mice have increased susceptibility to viral infection due to defective inteferon (IFN) signaling. These IKKepsilon mutant mice may be useful in immunological studies involving IFN signaling and host responses to infection.
005051	B6.Cg-Kit^W-sh/HNihrJaeBsmJ	Repository- Live
	Kit mutations affect melanogenesis, hematopoiesis and gametogenesis. The sash mutation affects melanoblast survival. Melanoblast density is severely reduced in homozygotes by E12 (Cable et al., 1995). Homozygote are white with black eyes and some pigment around the ears. Heterozygotes are black with a white sash at the midline. The Kit^W-sh mutation affects Kit expression in a tissue specific manner. Kit expression is abolished in mast cells and mutant mice have a mast cell deficit (Tono et al., 1992, Berrozpe et al., 1999). However, young animals (<4 weeks) have been reported to have mast cells in skin (Yamakazi et al., 1994). Kit^W-sh mRNA is expressed normally in the cerebellum and is weakly expressed in testis and spleen (Tono et al., 1992). In contrast to the Kit^W and Kit^W-v mutations, Kit^W-sh germ cells and erythrocytes are not affected. Homozygtes have some ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
006259	B6.Cg-Pepc^b Ptprc^a Tg(UBC-scFv)2Nemz/J	Repository- Live
	"Kappa-macroself Ag#2" transgenic mice express a membrane-bound "macroself" superantigen with specificity for the mouse immunoglobulin kappa light chain (Igk). Hemizygous mice are viable and fertile. The transgene is expressed in virtually all cells tested, including lymphoid tissue and bone marrow. B cells expressing the Igk-macroself superantigen are absent from the peripheral lymphoid organs while Ig l⁺ B cell numbers are substantially increased. Although bone marrow B cell numbers are unchanged, total peripheral B cell populations are reduced by approximately one half. These mice also express the CD45.1 (Ly5.1 or Ptprca) allele, which is atypical for this C57BL/6 (B6) congenic background, and this marker may be used to track donor cell populations in bone marrow transplantation studies with B6 (CD45.2: Ptprc^b) mice. These "kappa-macroself Ag#2" transgenic mice may be usefu ..... For more information please see the full phenotype on the strain data sheet
004369	B6.Cg-Rag1^tm1Mom Ins2^Akita/J	Repository- Live
	Mice homozygous for the Rag1 targeted mutation and heterozygous for the Akita spontaneous display the diabetes phenotype in the absence of B and T cells and unlike single Akita mice, double mutants do not reject allografts. Mice heterozygous for only the Akita spontaneous mutation are viable and fertile. (Homozygotes typically die by 12 weeks of age from extreme hyperglycemia.) Symptoms in heterozygous mutant mice include hyperglycemia, hypoinsulinemia, polydipsia, and polyuria, beginn

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