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| Stock Number |
Strain Name Strain Description |
Standard Supply |
| 007175 | 129S-Cyp4a14tm1Jhc/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice homozygous for this "Cyp 4a14" mutant allele are viable and fertile. Homozygous deficiency of the targeted gene leads to spontaneous hypertension (more severe in males) that is androgen-sensitive. Homozygotes also exhibit other interrelated metabolic and regulatory effects; increased renal vascular resistance, impaired renal hemodynamics, elevated plasma androgens (5a-dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and testosterone), upregulated Cyp4a12 gene expression, and increased formation of prohypertensive 20-HETE. These "Cyp 4a14" mutant mice may be useful studying kidney function and metabolism, cardiovascular physiology, hypertension, and the relationships between blood pressure, sex hormones, and p450 ω-hydroxylases. | ||
| 007453 | B6.129P2(Cg)-Dhcr7tm1Gst/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice homozygous for the Dhcr7Ex8 allele lack the exon 8 coding sequence and flanking splice acceptor site of the targeted gene, resulting in the truncated DHCR7 mutation most frequently observed in Smith-Lemli-Opitz/RSH Syndrome (SLOS) patients (IVS8-1G > C). Although a truncated product is transcribed from the targeted gene, no mRNA containing the deleted 3'-coding region is detected in homozygous liver or brain tissue. Homozygous mice exhibit the same biochemical defects as observed with SLOS patients, including markedly reduced tissue cholesterol and total sterol levels, and 30- to 40-fold elevated concentrations of 7-dehydrocholesterol. Newborn homozygotes have difficulty breathing, do not suckle, and die soon after birth with immature lungs, enlarged bladder, and, frequently, cleft palate. These Dhcr7Ex8 mutant mice may be useful in studying Smith-Lemli-Opitz/RSH Syndrome (SLOS; a birth-defect mental-retardation syndrome) or other metabolic disorders involved
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| 007809 | B6.129S4-Mc3rtm1Cone/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice that are homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable and fertile. Female homozygotes at approximately 50 to 60 days of age exhibit significantly heavier body weight when compared to heterozygotes. No gene product (mRNA) is detected by RT-PCR analysis of hypothalamus tissue. Male homozygotes exhibit an approximately 40% increase in body fat at 15-20 weeks of age when compared to wildtype. Heterozygotes display an intermediate increase in body fat percentage of approximately 36%. Although homozygotes have increased adiposity, there is no increased food intake or weight gain and resting basal or total oxygen consumption is lower in mutant mice when compared to wildtype. High fat diet causes an increased respiratory quotient within 24 hours of the diet change. Homozygotes on a low fat diet have a lower respiratory quotient than wildtype. Male homozygotes exhibit an approximately 50% decrease in wheel running behavior. Mutant mice become hypertensive with increased gamma-melanocyt
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| 004670 | B6;129S6-Abcg5/Abcg8tm1Hobb/J | Repository-Cryopreserved |
| Mice that are homozygous for this targeted allele are viable, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. No gene product (mRNA or protein) is detected in liver or jejunum. A 2 to 3 fold increase in fractional absorption of dietary plant sterols results in plasma sitosterol levels that are elevated 30 fold compared to wildtype levels. Biliary cholesterol levels are low, as are plasma and liver cholesterol levels. Plasma and liver cholesterol levels increase rapidly (2.4 and 18 fold, respectively) following cholesterol feeding. This mutant mouse strain represents a model that may be useful in studies related to sitosterolemia and cholesterol homeostasis. | ||
| 004583 | B6SJL-Tg(ABCG5/ABCG8)14-2Hobb/J | Repository-Cryopreserved |
| These transgenic mice over-express the human ABCG5 and ABCG8 genes under the direction of their endogenous regulatory sequences. Copy number of the transgene was estimated using Southern blot analysis to compare transgenic mouse genomic DNA to human genomic DNA. These transgenic mice have approximately ten copies of the transgene. Northern blot analysis revealed the human transgene is expressed in the liver and small intestine. RT-PCR showed trace levels of transgene transcript in ovary tissue. Absorption of dietary cholesterol in transgenic mice is reduced by 50%. Mean fasting plasma cholesterol levels are significantly lower in female transgenic mice. Excretion of neutral sterols in feces is elevated to three times higher above normal in male transgenic mice and six times higher in female transgenic mice. Bile from transgenic animals is opaque as compared to the clear bile of wildtype animals. Cholesterol in the bile is elevated to levels five times higher than normal in male transge
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