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002753 129S6/SvEvTac-Atmtm1Awb/J
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Mice homozygous for the Atmtm1Awb targeted mutation display many of the characteristics of ataxia telangiectasia, including growth retardation, neurologic dysfunction, infertility, defects in T lymphocyte maturation, and extreme sensitivity to gamma-irradiation. Most homozygotes develop thymic lymphoma between 2 and 4 months of age. Heterozygous mice display no abnormalities through eight months of age.
008462 B6.129P2-Trp53tm1Brn/J
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Exons 2-10 are flanked by loxP sites in this conditional targeted mutation. Mice homozygous for the floxed allele do not show any increase in disease incidence for at least a year. When bred to mice with a cre recombinase gene under the control of a promoter of interest, expression is deleted in the tissue of interest.

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

002101 B6.129S2-Trp53tm1Tyj/J
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Mice homozygous for the Trp53tm1Tyj mutation show no visible phenotype but most develop tumors (principally lymphomas and osteosarcoma) at three to six months of age. Heterozygous mice develop tumors at about 10 months of age. These mice model some of the features of human Li-Fraumeni syndrome, a form of familial breast cancer with mutations in TRP53. Homozygous mice may produce a litter before succumbing to tumors.
006440 B6.129S4-Ptentm1Hwu/J
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These mice possess loxP sites flanking exon 5 of the targeted gene. Mice homozygous for the"floxed" allele are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. When used in conjunction with a Cre recombinase-expressing strain, this strain is useful in generating tissue-specific mutants of the floxed allele.

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 as published results become available.

007218 B6.129S6-Trp53tm2Xu/J
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Mice homozygous for this targeted mutation are viable and fertile. They carry two phosphorylation site disruptions: Ser18 to Ala (S18A), and Ser23 to Ala (S23A). Trp53-dependent apoptosis is essentially abolished in thymocytes. These mice develop spontaneous tumors at approximately 1.5 years of age and also develop a range of malignancies that are distinct from those found in animals carrying either a single S23A mutation or a complete knockout of the gene. This mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of phosphorylation events, cancer development and apoptosis.

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.

004132 B6.Cg-Terctm1Rdp/J
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Early generation mice that are homozygous null for the Terc gene are phenotypically normal. No Terc transcript or telomerase activity is detected. If null mice are maintained as homozygotes, progressive adverse effects on the reproductive and hematopoietic systems are observed. By the fifth generation of homozygous intercrossing, fertility is significantly diminished. Testes size and weight is reduced by ~80%. Germ cells exhibit decreased rates in proliferation and increased rates of apoptosis resulting in a general state of germ cell depletion. Females exhibit smaller ovaries and diminished uterine horns. The proliferative capacity of hematopoietic cells derived from bone marrow and spleen is significantly compromised. Progressive generations of interbreeding the null mice results in progressive telomere shortening (4.8 +/- 2.4 kb per generation). Cells from the fourth generation onward possess chromosome ends lacking detectable telomere repeats, aneuploidy, and chromoso .....
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008045 B6;129-Trp53tm2Holl/J
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In this mutant strain, exons 4-9 of the endogenous mouse Trp53 gene have been replaced with the homologous human TRP53 region. Transcription of the human sequence is under the control of the endogenous mouse promoter. The inserted human sequence segment encodes the DNA binding domain and the TRP53 polyproline domain. This latter domain contains a polymorphism at codon 72 that encodes either arginine or proline in human populations. This mutant strain expresses the proline variant at codon 72 and the related strain, 129-Trp53tm1Holl/J (Stock No. 004301) expresses the arginine variant. Mice that are homozygous for this mutation are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. Immortalized cell lines derived from primary embryonic fibroblasts harvested from these mice frequently harbor a TRP53 (p53) mutation in the DNA binding domain t .....
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006980 B6;129-Trp53tm2Xu/J
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Mice homozygous for this targeted mutation are viable and fertile. They carry two phosphorylation site disruptions: Ser18 to Ala (S18A), and Ser23 to Ala (S23A). Trp53-dependent apoptosis is essentially abolished in thymocytes. These mice develop spontaneous tumors at approximately 1.5 years of age and a range of malignancies that are distinct from those found in animals carrying either a single S23A mutation or a complete knockout of the gene. This mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of phosphorylation events in cancer development and apoptosis.
003263 B6;129S2-Cdkn1atm1Tyj/J
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Homozygotes are viable and fertile. p21, the product of the Cdkn1a gene, belongs to a family of regulators, known as cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors, which modulate progression through the cell cycle. Following serum restimulation, expression of p21 is superinducible by cycloheximide in wild-type but not in p53-deficient cells. p53 appears to play a critical role in p21 induction following DNA damage. p21 can be regulated independently of p53 during normal tissue development, following serum stimulation, and during cellular differentiation.
002785 B6;129S4-E2f1tm1Meg/J
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Mice homozygous for defective E2f1 are viable and fertile. They show thymocyte maturation defects due to a failure of apoptosis, eventually resulting in increased proliferation and increased tumorigenesis. As mutant mice age, they show exocrine gland dysplasia and testicular atrophy. Mutant mice develop a broad spectrum of cancers, although mammary carcinomas were not observed on this genetic background. Mutant mice are also protected from experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE). These mice may be useful in studies of apoptosis, cancer, thymocyte development/selection, diabetes, autoimmunity, and multiple sclerosis.
006028 B6;129S6-Epha2tm1Jrui/J
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Mice homozygous for this targeted mutation are viable and fertile with no overt developmental or behavioral abnormalities. The Jackson Laboratory is distributing these mice on their original C57BL/6;129S6 mixed background. The published phenotype of these mutant mice is described below.

In mutant mice of a mixed BALB/c, C57BL/6, and 129S6 background, murine pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells (MPMEC) isolated from homozygotes express no endogenous protein. MPMEC show impaired ephrin-A1-induced vascular assembly and defective migration both in vitro and in vivo. In addition, MPMEC from homozygous mice exhibit decreased angiogenesis and fail to activate Rac1 in response to ephrin-A1 in vivo. Mutant mice crossed to BALB/c for 7 generations are protected from tumor progression, angiogenesis and metastasis following metastatic mammary adenocarcinoma cell transplantation. These mutant mice may be useful in studies of postnatal angiogenesis (endothelial cell migra .....
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008080 B6;C3-Tg(CAG-SAC/EGFP)35Rang/J
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Hemizygous SAC transgenic mice have normal fertility, viability, and aging. Widespread expression of the transgene is observed in all tested tissues (with some differential tissue-specific regulation of transgene expression or protein stability reported). The SAC-GFP fusion protein is composed of the cancer-specific proapoptotic effector domain (or SAC domain) of the Par-4 gene fused to an enhanced green fluorescent protein (EGFP). As a result, SAC-GFP transgenic mice have increased resistance to spontaneous liver/spleen and TRAMP-induced prostate tumor development. The protective nature of the transgene appears to be linked to inhibition of NF-kappaB activity and induction of apoptosis. Cells derived from SAC transgenic mice grow normally in short-term culture and presence of the SAC transgene prevents oncogene-mediated cellular transformation. The donating investigator reports that EGFP expression is appropriate for immunoblots, but not sufficient enough for fluorescence of flow cyto .....
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004081 C;129S-Vhltm1Jae/J
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This strain contains loxP sites flanking the Vhl promoter and exon 1 resulting in a conditional null allele. Mice that are homozygous for this allele are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. Cre-mediated recombination results in the deletion of the promoter and exon 1. Studies in which liver-specific inactivation of the Vhl gene was achieved by breeding this strain with albumin promoter driven-Cre mice (see Stock No. 003574 for example) resulted in hemizygous mice that exhibit cavernous hemangiomas of the liver, a rare component of the human von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease. This strain represents an effective tool for generating tissue specific-targeted mutants useful in studies examining VHL and tumor suppression in general.
004597 C;129S4-Ptentm1Hwu/J
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These mice possess loxP sites on either side of exon 5 of the targeted gene. Mice that are homozygous for this allele are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. When used in conjunction with a Cre recombinase-expressing strain, this strain is useful in generating tissue-specific mutants of the floxed allele.
006070 CBy.129S6(B6)-Epha2tm1Jrui/J
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Mice homozygous for this targeted mutation are viable, fertile, and display no overt developmental or behavioral abnormalities. In mutant mice of a mixed BALB/c, C57BL/6, and 129S6 background, murine pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells (MPMECs) isolated from homozygotes express no endogenous protein. MPMECs from Epha2-deficient mice show impaired ephrin-A1-induced vascular assembly and defective migration both in vitro and in vivo. In addition, MPMECs from homozygous Epha2 mice exhibit decreased angiogenesis and fail to activate Rac1 in response to ephrin-A1 in vivo. Mutant mice on a BALB/c background that were transplanted with metastatic mammary adenocarcinoma cells showed impaired tumor progression, angiogenesis and metastasis to the lung, compared with wildtype littermate controls. These mutant mice may be useful in studies of postnatal angiogenesis (endothelial cell migration, assembly into new tubules, and cytoskeletal regulation), or as a .....
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007681 STOCK Epb4.1l3tm1Jkis/J
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Mice homozygous for this 4.1B/Dal-1 targeted allele are viable, fertile, and age normally with no spontaneous tumor formation. Lung, brain, breast, and prostate tissues from homozygotes show no protein expression from the mutant locus. Although 4.1B-deficient females do not form tumors of the mammary gland, a significant increase in mammary epithelial cell proliferation during pregnancy is observed. When these 4.1B-deficient mice are bred with TRAMP transgenic mice (see Sock No. 003135), the resulting double mutant offspring exhibit increased susceptibility for developing aggressive prostate carcinomas and enhanced tumor malignancy associated with reduced apoptosis. Because 4.1B expression is frequently downregulated in human clinical prostate cancer (and a spectrum of other tumor types), these 4.1B mutant mice may be useful in studying the role of 4.1B as a negative regulator of cancer progression to metastatic disease.
003081 STOCK Ptch1tm1Mps/J
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Mice homozygous for the targeted mutation die during embryogenesis and are found to have open and overgrown neural tubes. Heterozygous patched mice are larger than wild-type littermates and have a low incidence of hindlimb defects. Some heterozygotes develop brain tumors beginning around 5 weeks of age. Heterozygotes express lacZ in a pattern mimicking endogenous gene expression pattern. Homozygous embryos display derepressed lacZ expression starting at embryonic day 8.0.
006068 STOCK Ptentm1Hwu/J
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These mice possess loxP sites on either side of exon 5 of the targeted gene. Mice that are homozygous for this allele are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. When used in conjunction with a Cre recombinase-expressing strain, this strain is useful in generating tissue-specific mutants of the floxed allele.

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 as published results become available.

004301 129-Trp53tm1Holl/J
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In this mutant mouse strain, the endogenous murine sequence for exons 4-9 of the targeted gene, which encode the DNA binding domain of the tumor suppressor protein, have been replaced with the homologous normal human sequence. Transcription is under the control of the endogenous mouse promoter. Mice that are homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. Homozygous mutant mice exhibit normal expression and functional activity of the chimeric gene. Homozygous mutant mice have normal immunodetectable levels of p53 protein accumulation in nuclei in response to UV-induced DNA damage. Thymocytes from mutant mice are as susceptible to gamma-irradiation-induced and dexamethaxone-induced apoptosis as wildtype thymocytes. This mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies related to in vivo spontaneous and induced mutation of the human TRP53 gene sequence, and pharmacological agents for alt .....
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002080 129-Trp53tm1Tyj/J
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Mice homozygous for the Trp53tm1Tyj mutation show no visible phenotype but most develop tumors (principally lymphomas and osteosarcoma) at 3-6 months of age. Heterozygous mice develop tumors at about 10 months of age. These mice model some of the features of human Li-Fraumeni syndrome, a form of familial breast cancer with mutations in TRP53. Homozygous mice may produce a litter before succumbing to tumors.
005109 129S(FVB)-Men1tm1.2Ctre/J
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These mice possess loxP sites flanking exons 3 to 8 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 a strain expressing Cre recombinase in pancreatic beta cells (see Stock No. 003573 for example), this mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of pancreatic islet adenomas.

002082 129S-Rb1tm1Tyj/J
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Mice homozygous for this targeted mutation die in utero, apparently from a failure to produce erythrocytes in the liver, demonstrating that the endogenous gene is essential for normal development. Heterozygous mice, which are analogous to human carrier individuals, do not develop retinal tumors, but do develop pituitary tumors by 8 months of age.
008184 129S/Sv-Cdkn1atm1Tyj/J
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Mice homozygous for this targeted mutation are viable and fertile and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. Homozygous mouse embryo fibroblasts are impaired in their ability to undergo G1 arrest following DNA damage induced by gamma irradiation. This strain may be helpful in studies of cell proliferation, differentiation and death.
003082 129S1/SvImJ-Bcl2tm1Mpin/J
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Heterozygous mice exhibit expression of beta-galactosidase in populations of large sensory neurons. Mice homozygous for the Bcl2tm1Mpin targeted mutation do not produce either the a or b form of the Bcl2 protein. Bcl2 is a major regulator of programmed cell death, a critical process in shaping the developing nervous system. The absence of the Bcl2 does not significantly influence the development of motor neurons before or during the main period of physiological cell death. Rather, Bcl2 exerts its influence beyond this period, subsequent to the phase where the majority of neuronal loss normally takes place. Polycystic kidney disease is less severe in this strain compared to the Bcl2tm1Sjk targeted mutation (Stock No. 002265).
003123 129S;ICR-Vhltm1Bjg/J
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Mice homozygous for the Vhltm1Bjg targeted mutation are embryonic lethals. Homozygous mutant embryos show delays in early embryonic development. Development continues to 9.5 days after which mutant embryos undergo necrosis and resorption. On a gross morphological level two structures, the branchial arches and limb buds appear to be more significantly affected.
005821 B6.129P2-Lats2tm1Dgen/J
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This targeted mutant was created and characterized by Deltagen, Inc. View phenotypic data developed by Deltagen. Homozygous mutant mice die in utero at ~ E12.5. Heterozygous mutant mice exhibit significantly decreased prepulse inhibition when compared with age- and gender-matched wildtype control mice.
008192 B6.129S2-Nf1tm1Tyj/J
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Heterozygous animals do not exhibit the classical symptoms of Human neurofibromatosis type 1, but are highly predisposed to the formation of various tumor types, notably phaeochromocytoma, a tumor of the neural crest-derived adrenal medulla, and myeloid leukemia. Homozygosity leads to abnormal cardiac development and mid-gestational embryonic lethality. This strain may be useful in studies of cancer and developmental biology.
002102 B6.129S2-Rb1tm1Tyj/J
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Mice homozygous for this targeted mutation die in utero, apparently from a failure to produce erythrocytes in the liver, demonstrating that the endogenous gene is essential for normal development. Heterozygous mice, which are analogous to human carrier individuals, do not develop retinal tumors, but do develop pituitary tumors by 8 months of age.

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 this strain. 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.

008183 B6.129S4(Cg)-Trp53tm2.1Tyj/J
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Mice carrying this Trp53 (p53) R172H point mutation mimic human Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, both genotypically and phenotypically. Heterozygotes develop a broad spectrum of tumors with a mean survival time of 16 months. Prominent tumor types include osteosarcomas (often metastatic), hemangiosarcomas, B-cell lymphomas and a variety of carcinomas. Homozygous mice also develop a broad spectrum of tumors, particularly T-cell lymphomas, hemangiosarcomas, soft-tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas, primitive tumors (particularly male teratocarcinomas), and a variety of epithelial carcinomas. Mutant protein is expressed at high levels in mouse embryonic fibroblasts, as determined by Western blotting.
008182 B6.129S4-Trp53tm3.1Tyj/J
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These targeted mutant mice carry a R270H missense mutation in exon 8 of the gene. Heterozygous mice develop a broad spectrum of tumors with a mean survival time of 16 months. Prominent tumor types include osteosarcomas (often metastatic), hemangiosarcomas, B-cell lymphomas and a variety of carcinomas. Homozygous mice also develop an array of tumor types including a variety of hematological tumors (particularly T-cell lymphomas), hemangiosarcomas, soft-tissue sarcomas, ostersarcomas, primitive tumors (particularly male teratocarcinomas), and a variety of epithelial carcinomas. Homozygotes have a mean survival time of 4.5 months. Mutant protein is expressed in all of the places that wildtype protein is expressed in normal tissues. Irradiation or DNA damage leads to substantially increased protein levels. Expression is also upregulated in some tumor types. This strain may be useful in studies of cancer and Li-Fraumeni Syndrome.
002719 B6.129S4-Wt1tm1Jae/J
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Mice homozygous for the Wt1tm1Jae targeted mutation die between embryonic days 13 and 15. They fail to develop a kidney or gonads. The hearts of homozygous mutant mice also fail to develop properly. Hearts are smaller than wildtype controls and possess a rounded apex. The right ventricular wall is thin and the left ventricle is reduced in size. There appears to be normal development of the aortic, pulmonary, mitral and tricuspid valves. Development of the diaphragm is also incomplete resulting in incomplete separation of the thoracic and abdominal cavities. Homozygous mutant lungs are also markedly smaller than wild type lungs. Heterozygous mice appear normal and show no tumor development (mice followed until 10 months of age).
002319 B6.Cg-Tg(BCL2)22Wehi/J
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Expression of the human BCL2 transgene is restricted to B cell lineage (no T cell expression) in which it enhances cell survival. Hemizygotes show increased numbers of B lymphocytes, Ig-secreting cells and serum Ig, as well as a heightened and prolonged antibody response to immunization. This phenotype is somewhat greater on the BALB/c than on the C57BL/6 background. Hemizygotes on a mixed B6,SJL background (but not on the BALB/c background) develop autoimmune disease characterized by immune complex glomerulonephritis, anti-nuclear antibodies, lymphadenopathy and myocardial infarction. These mice serve as a robust source for the production of B cells and antibodies. Although mice bearing this allele exhibit a mild increase in spontaneous lymphoma and plasmacytoma occurrence (<10% to 18 months) on a (C57BL/6 x SJL)F2 background, on the BALB/c and C57BL/6 backgrounds tumor incidence is insignificant. When this transgene is crossed with an Emu-myc transgene bearing strain (Stock .....
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002265 B6;129S2-Bcl2tm1Sjk/J
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Mice homozygous for the Bcl2tm1Sjk targeted mutation appear normal at birth; however, growth retardation is evident by one week of age with considerable heterogeneity in weight compared to normal wildtype siblings (30% to 90%). There is some pre-weaning loss. Homozygotes succumb to renal failure as a result of polycystic kidney disease. Hematopoiesis, including lymphocyte differentiation is initially normal but the thymus and spleen decrease in size due to increased apoptosis. The coat color of homozygotes turns grey with the second hair follicle cycle.
008191 B6;129S2-Trp53tm1Tyj Nf1tm1Tyj/J
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These mice carry Trp53 and Nf1 targeted mutations on the same chromosome (cis). Double homozygotes are embryonic lethal. Double heterozygotes survive an average of five months and exhibit a significant increase in the percentage of soft tissue sarcomas compared with mice of other genotypes (Nf1 +/-, 5%; p53, 57%; Nf1/Trp53 trans, 36%; Nf1/Trp53 cis, 81%). Furthermore, although Nf1/Trp53 trans mice exclusively develop osteo-, fibro-, rhabdomyo-, and hemangiosarcomas, about 30% of tumors from the Nf1/Trp53 cis animals stain positively for S100 (consistent with glial cell origin) and exhibit classic histological features of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs). This strain may be useful in studies of astrocytomas/glioblastomas and tumor suppressor genes.
002103 B6;129S2-Trp53tm1Tyj/J
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Mice homozygous for the Trp53tm1Tyj mutation show no visible phenotype but most develop tumors (principally lymphomas and osteosarcoma) at 3-6 months of age. Heterozygous mice develop tumors at about 10 months of age. These mice model some of the features of human Li-Fraumeni syndrome, a form of familial breast cancer with mutations in TRP53. Homozygous mice may produce a litter before succumbing to tumors.
008181 B6;129S4-Trp53tm4Tyj/J
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Mice homozygous for this S23A point mutation are viable and fertile. Cells from the mice, including thymocytes and neurons in the cerebellum, exhibit defective apoptosis in response to DNA damage and exhibit partially impaired TRP53 (p53) stabilization. Mice develop increased lymphomas (especially B-cell lineage) and other tumors between one and two years of age.
002332 B6;129S4-Wt1tm1Jae/J
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Mice homozygous for the Wt1tm1Jae targeted mutation die between embryonic days 13 and 15. They fail to develop a kidney or gonads. The hearts of homozygous mutant mice also fail to develop properly. Hearts are smaller than wildtype controls and possess a rounded apex. The right ventricular wall is thin and the left ventricle is reduced in size. There appears to be normal development of the aortic, pulmonary, mitral and tricuspid valves. Development of the diaphragm is also incomplete resulting in incomplete separation of the thoracic and abdominal cavities. Homozygous mutant lungs are also markedly smaller than wild type lungs. Heterozygous mice appear normal and show no tumor development (mice followed until 10 months of age).
002526 C.129S2(B6)-Trp53tm1Tyj/J
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Mice homozygous for the Trp53tm1Tyj mutation show no visible phenotype but most develop tumors (principally lymphomas and osteosarcoma) at 3-6 months of age. Heterozygous mice develop tumors at about 10 months of age. These mice model some of the features of human Li-Fraumeni syndrome, a form of familial breast cancer with mutations in TRP53. Homozygous mice may produce a litter before succumbing to tumors.

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.

002318 C.Cg-Tg(BCL2)22Wehi/J
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Expression of the human BCL2 transgene is restricted to B cell lineage (no T cell expression) in which it enhances cell survival. Hemizygotes show increased numbers of B lymphocytes, Ig-secreting cells and serum Ig, as well as a heightened and prolonged antibody response to immunization. This phenotype is somewhat greater on the BALB/c than on the C57BL/6 background. Hemizygotes on a mixed B6,SJL background (but not on the BALB/c background) develop autoimmune disease characterized by immune complex glomerulonephritis, anti-nuclear antibodies, lymphadenopathy and myocardial infarction. These mice serve as a robust source for the production of B cells and antibodies. Although mice bearing this allele exhibit a mild increase in spontaneous lymphoma and plasmacytoma occurrence (<10% to 18 months) on a (C57BL/6 x SJL)F2 background, on the BALB/c and C57BL/6 backgrounds tumor incidence is insignificant. When this transgene is crossed with an Emu-myc transgene bearing strain (Stock .....
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006863 C3Fe.B6-Mcm4chaos3/J
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Mice homozygous for this ENU-induced F345I hypomorphic allele (Chaos3) are viable, fertile, and overtly indistinguishable from normal littermates. Homozygous, but not heterozygous, mice have slightly reduced wildtype protein levels in mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs). Whereas Chaos3 heterozygotes show mildly elevated (2- to 5-fold) micronucleus frequencies compared with wildtype, homozygotes have an approximate 20-fold increase with over 7% of erythrocytes containing micronuclei. MEFs from homozygous mice exhibit mild defects (cell proliferation, S phase and G2/M populations), and are highly susceptible to chromosome breakage following treatment with the DNA replication inhibitor aphidicolin. On a congenic C3HeB/FeJ background, greater than 80% of homozygous females exhibit mammary adenocarcinomas with a mean latency of 12 months, while males have no tumor incidence. These Chaos3 mice provide a novel, non-transgenic model of breast cancer, and may be useful for s .....
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002547 C3Ou.129S2(B6)-Trp53tm1Tyj/J
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Mice homozygous for the Trp53tm1Tyj mutation show no visible phenotype but most develop tumors (principally lymphomas and osteosarcoma) at 3-6 months of age. Heterozygous mice develop tumors at about 10 months of age. These mice model some of the features of human Li-Fraumeni syndrome, a form of familial breast cancer with mutations in TRP53. Homozygous mice may produce a litter before succumbing to tumors.
002546 C3Ou.129S2-Rb1tm1Tyj/J
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Mice homozygous for this targeted mutation die in utero, apparently from a failure to produce erythrocytes in the liver, demonstrating that the endogenous gene is essential for normal development. Heterozygous mice, which are analogous to human carrier individuals, do not develop retinal tumors, but do develop pituitary tumors by 8 months of age.

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 this strain. 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.

006817 D2.129S4(Cg)-Wt1tm1Jae/EiJ
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002900 FVB.129S2(B6)-Rb1tm1Tyj/J
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Mice homozygous for this targeted mutation die in utero. Homozygous embryos are morphologically indistinguishable from normal embryos at 12.5 days post coitum, but then die between 13.5 d.p.c and 14.5 d.p.c. Defects are seen in fetal liver hematopoiesis as well as in lens and nervous system development. Heterozygous mice, which are analogous to human carrier individuals, do not develop retinal tumors, but do develop pituitary tumors by 8 months of age.

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 this strain. 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.

002899 FVB.129S2(B6)-Trp53tm1Tyj/J
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Mice homozygous for the Trp53tm1Tyj mutation show no visible phenotype but most develop tumors (principally lymphomas and osteosarcoma) at 3-6 months of age. Heterozygous mice develop tumors at about 10 months of age. These mice model some of the features of human Li-Fraumeni syndrome, a form of familial breast cancer with mutations in TRP53. Homozygous mice may produce a litter before succumbing to tumors.
002659 FVB/N-Tg(Trp53R172H)8512Jmr/J
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The FVB/NTgN(Trp53R172H)8512Jmr express TRP53 with both dominant-negative and a gain-of function properties, i.e. this mutant is capable of inducing multiple drug resistance(MDR) promoter-driven reporter gene expression in transfection studies performed in p53 null cells. Transgene expression alone exerts no apparent effect on normal mammary gland development. Mice treated with the chemical carcinogen, dimethylbenz(a)anthracine (DMBA) or crossed with mice overexpressing erb-B2 develop tumors with significantly shorter latencies than controls. These tumors are characterized by large pleiomorphic nuclei and genomic instability. Spontaneous tumors are rarely observed in multiply bred animals in the first year of life.
002660 FVB/N-Tg(Trp53R172L)4491Jmr/J
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The FVB/N-TgN(Trp53R172L)4491Jmr express TRP53 with pseudo-wildtype properties capable of inducing p21 and mdm-2 expression. Lobuloalveolar development is altered and apoptosis is increased during late pregnancy. The few normal lobules observed during early lactation did not express the Trp53 transgene suggesting that they arose by clonal expansion of cells not expressing the transgene during mid-pregnancy. Transgenic mice fail to lactate. There is no apparent alteration in ductal development. Mice expressing a dominant negative 172Arg-His mutation do not exhibit any detectable alterations in mammary gland development and have a very low incidence of spontaneous mammary tumors. Mice bearing the 172Arg-Leu transgene and a pituitary isograft displayed a marked increase in apoptosis and a significant delay in DMBA-induced tumorigenesis, while those bearing the 172Arg-His dominant negative p53 transgene were more susceptible to DMBA-induced tumorigenesis.
004066 FVB;129S-Men1tm1.1Ctre/J
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Mice that are homozygous null for the Men1 gene die in utero at embryonic days 10.5-11.5, exhibiting delayed development often (20%) with defects in cranial/facial formation. At birth, heterozygous mice are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. At nine months, ~80% of the heterozygous-null mice develop abnormalities in pancreatic islet cells, the severity of which ranges from hyperplasia to insulin-producing tumors. Parathyroid adenomas are also observed at this age. Tumor incidence is progressive, with occurrences in multiple endocrine tissues (pancreatic islets, parathyroids, thyroid, adrenal cortex, pituitary) by sixteen months of age.
003262 STOCK Tg(Trp53A135V)L3Ber/J
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Mice homozygous for the (Trp53A135V)2Ber transgene are viable and fertile, but show a high incidence of tumors, particularly lung adenocarcinomas, osteosarcomas, and lymphomas. This strain may serve as a model for Li-Fraumeni syndrome.

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Strain Description
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007962B6.FVB-Tg(MMTV-neu/OT-I/OT-II)CBnel Tg(Trp53R172H)8512Jmr/J
Under Development for Production
These compound transgenic mice carry a rat Erbb2/HER-2/neu oncogene tagged with ovalbumin epitopes OT-I and OT-II, which are recognized by T cell receptors, under the control of the MMTV promoter (termed fusion protein neuOT-I/OT-II). In addition, this strain carries a mouse Trp53 mini-gene, harboring a G to A point mutation in codon 172 (changing Arg to His; R172H) driven by the rat whey acidic protein promoter.

Approximately 85% of compound mutant females develop focal mammary tumors at 6-10 months of age. Both virgin and breeder mice develop tumors. Approximately 37% of tumor-bearing mice develop metastatic disease to the lung. High expression of neu is detected in tumor tissue while very low levels are found in lung and ovary.

Female mice carrying only the neuOT-I/OT-II mutation develop focal mammary tumors at approximately 18 months of age.

This strain may be useful in studies of cancer immunotherapy.

008517C57BL/6-Gt(ROSA)26Sortm3(CAG-MIRN17-92,-EGFP)Rsky/J
Under Development for Production
Mice homozygous for the "miR-17-92 transgene" conditional allele are viable and fertile, with a loxP-flanked Neo-STOP cassette preventing transcription of the downstream bicistronic sequences (human miR-17-92 cluster (encoding the precursor of seven miRNA molecules; miR-17-5p, miR-17-3p, miR-18a, miR-19a, miR-20a, miR-19b and miR-92) and EGFP). When bred to mice that express Cre recombinase, the resulting offspring will have the STOP cassette deleted in the cre-expressing tissue(s); resulting in expression of the human miR-17-92 cluster. Because the synthetic CAG promoter driven miR-17-92 transgene was targeted for insertion into the Gt(ROSA)26Sor locus, expression of the transgene is determined by which tissue(s) express Cre recombinase. EGFP fluorescence, however, is not reported following exposure to Cre recombinase (presumably due to RNaseIII excision of the stem-loop structures encoding individual miRNA destabilizing the EGFP portion of the primary transcript .....
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New Strains Under Development The Jackson Laboratory serves as a worldwide distributor and national repository for common and rare strains of inbred mice and mice carrying spontaneous mutations or induced mutations (i.e., transgenic, targeted/"knockout", or chemically induced mutations). At any one time, we have over 100 strains at various stages of development and colony expansion. Strains "Under Development" fall into two categories depending on the anticipated demand from the scientific community.
  1. Strains that will be made available from a live distribution colony at The Jackson Laboratory.
    These strains are designated as: "Under Development for Distribution Colony"
  2. Strains that will be made available through the Cryopreservation Repository.
    These strains are designated as: "Under Development for Cryopreservation Repository"
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