JAX Mice Database - Anemia, Iron Deficiency and Transport Defects

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Stock Number	Strain Name Strain Description	Standard Supply
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.
002251	B6.129P2-Il10^tm1Cgn/J	Level 3
	Mice homozygous for the Il10^tm1Cgn targeted mutation are viable and fertile when housed under specific pathogen free (SPF) conditions. Under conventional housing conditions, Il10-deficiency is associated with altered lymphocyte and myeloid profiles, elevated serum amyloid A levels, altered responses to inflammatory or autoimmune stimuli (both endogenous and induced), increased prevalence of colorectal adenocarcinoma (especially on 129/Sv and, to a lesser extent, BALB/c genetic background), and spontaneous development of chronic enterocolitis (see below). As The Jackson Laboratory Repository maintains these mice at high health status conditions (high SPF), the observed or experimentally-induced Il10-deficient phenotype may vary from that previously published using mice from conventional mouse rooms. These IL-10 mutant mice may be useful studying inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) (Crohn's disease (CD) and/or colitis), cancer, innate and adaptive immunity, a ..... For more information please see the full descriiption on the strain data sheet
004326	C3Bir.129P2(B6)-Il10^tm1Cgn/Lt	Level 3
	Mice homozygous for the Il10^tm1Cgn targeted mutation are viable and fertile when housed under specific pathogen free (SPF) conditions. Under conventional housing conditions, Il10-deficiency is associated with altered lymphocyte and myeloid profiles, elevated serum amyloid A levels, altered responses to inflammatory or autoimmune stimuli (both endogenous and induced), increased prevalence of colorectal adenocarcinoma (especially on 129/Sv and, to a lesser extent, BALB/c genetic background), and spontaneous development of chronic enterocolitis (see below). As The Jackson Laboratory Repository maintains these mice at high health status conditions (high SPF), the observed or experimentally-induced Il10-deficient phenotype may vary from that previously published using mice from conventional mouse rooms. These IL-10 mutant mice may be useful studying inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) (Crohn's disease (CD) and/or colitis), cancer, innate and adaptive immunity, a ..... For more information please see the full descriiption on the strain data sheet
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 descriiption 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.
001058	NZW/LacJ	Level 4
	NZW mice have a normal lifespan but do develop anti-DNA antibodies, high serum levels of retroviral gp70 antigen, and nephritis later in life. F1 hybrids of NZB/BlNJ and NZW/LacJ (Stock No. 100008) are widely used as a model for autoimmune disease resembling human systemic lupus erythematosus.
004368	129(B6)-Il10^tm1Cgn/J	Repository- Live
	Mice homozygous for the Il10^tm1Cgn targeted mutation are viable and fertile when housed under specific pathogen free (SPF) conditions. Under conventional housing conditions, Il10-deficiency is associated with altered lymphocyte and myeloid profiles, elevated serum amyloid A levels, altered responses to inflammatory or autoimmune stimuli (both endogenous and induced), increased prevalence of colorectal adenocarcinoma (especially on 129/Sv and, to a lesser extent, BALB/c genetic background), and spontaneous development of chronic enterocolitis (see below). As The Jackson Laboratory Repository maintains these mice at high health status conditions (high SPF), the observed or experimentally-induced Il10-deficient phenotype may vary from that previously published using mice from conventional mouse rooms. These IL-10 mutant mice may be useful studying inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) (Crohn's disease (CD) and/or colitis), cancer, innate and adaptive immunity, a ..... For more information please see the full descriiption on the strain data sheet
002250	B10.129P2(B6)-Il10^tm1Cgn/J	Repository- Live
	Mice homozygous for the Il10^tm1Cgn targeted mutation are viable and fertile when housed under specific pathogen free (SPF) conditions. Under conventional housing conditions, Il10-deficiency is associated with altered lymphocyte and myeloid profiles, elevated serum amyloid A levels, altered responses to inflammatory or autoimmune stimuli (both endogenous and induced), increased prevalence of colorectal adenocarcinoma (especially on 129/Sv and, to a lesser extent, BALB/c genetic background), and spontaneous development of chronic enterocolitis (see below). As The Jackson Laboratory Repository maintains these mice at high health status conditions (high SPF), the observed or experimentally-induced Il10-deficient phenotype may vary from that previously published using mice from conventional mouse rooms. These IL-10 mutant mice may be useful studying inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) (Crohn's disease (CD) and/or colitis), cancer, innate and adaptive immunity, a ..... For more information please see the full descriiption on the strain data sheet
002252	B6.129P2-Il2^tm1Hor/J	Repository- Live
	Homozygous mutant mice show no apparent deficit in thymocyte differentiation or selection, types and numbers of T cells from spleens and lymph nodes are comparable to those of wild-type. They do have an impaired response to polyclonal T cell activators in the absence of additional IL2, deficits in their helper function and a reduction in natural killer cell activity. There is significant pre-weaning and post-weaning loss of homozygotes on the C3H/HeJCrlBR and C57BL/6J genetic backgrounds. In addition, homozygous mice develop inflammatory bowel disease between six and 15 weeks of age and reportedly die within 10-25 weeks under conventional housing conditions. Homozygotes on the C57BL/6J genetic background show an atrophied pancreas with apparently intact islets. Homozygotes on the BALB/c genetic background do not develop inflammatory bowel disease symptoms but rather die three to five weeks postnatally of a form of hemolytic anemia. For a more detailed description please refer to the ..... For more information please see the full descriiption on the strain data sheet
006490	B6.129S4-Abcb7^tm1Mdf/J	Repository- Live
	Homozygous mice are viable and fertile with no reported neurological or hematological abnormalities. These mutant mice have loxP sites flanking exons 9 and 10 of the endogenous gene. When bred to Cre recombinase expressing mice, exons 9 and 10 are deleted in the offspring dependent on the tissue specificity of the Cre recombinase expressing parent. The donating investigator reports that the null allele is not transmissible due to an effect on the extraembryonic tissues. This mutant may be useful in studying cytosolic Fe-S cluster assembly and metabolism, Friedreich ataxia, anemia, and hematopoiesis. When bred to a strain expressing Cre recombinase in liver (see Stock No. 003574 for example), this mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of hepatocyte iron metabolism. When bred to a strain expressing Cre recombinase in epiblast derived cells (see Stock No. For more information please see the full descriiption on the strain data sheet
007858	B6.129S6(Cg)-Eraf^tm1.1Mjwe/J	Repository- Live
	Mice homozygous for this targeted allele (AHSP^-/- or ERAF^-/-) are fertile with normal lifespans up to at least 18 months of age. No RNA or protein from the targeted gene is detected in hematopoietic tissues from homozygotes. AHSP^-/- mice exhibit abnormal erythrocyte morphology with intracellular inclusion bodies that stain positively for denatured hemoglobin (Heinz bodies). Homozygous mice also have reduced lifespan of circulating red blood cells, increased apoptosis of erythroid precursors, and increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) with consequent damage to hemoglobin A and other cellular components. As the a-hemoglobin stabilizing protein specifically binds the cytotoxic free a-Hb subunit of hemoglobin A, these AHSP-mutant mice may be useful in studying erythroid development/erythropoiesis, thalassemia, Heinz body hemolytic anemia, and other hemoglobinopathies. In an attem ..... For more information please see the full descriiption on the strain data sheet
008369	B6.129S6-Rpsa^tm1Ells/J	Repository- Live
	Mice that are heterozygous for the targeted mutation are viable, fertile, and do not display any gross behavioral abnormalities. Homozygous null mice have an embryonic lethal phenotype, failing to develop past embryonic days 3.5. Heterozygotes exhibit delayed embryonic growth that normalizes postnatally. On a mixed B6;129 background some cranifacial defects are observed. These abnormalities were no longer observed after the fourth generation backcross (N4) onto the C57BL/6 background. Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) is significantly lower in heterozygotes treated with myelosuppressor, Flourauracil, when compared to wild-type controls. Heterozygotes display slightly decreased insulin content in pancreatic islet cells, but have normal glucose tolerance, insulin senstivity and insulin secretion. A significant reduction of gene product (mRNA) is detected by Northern blot analysis of embryonic liver and MEFs isolated from heterozygotes. The MEFs exhibit a delayed productio ..... For more information please see the full descriiption on the strain data sheet
004088	B6.Cg-Foxp3^sf/J	Repository- Live
	Scurfy mice develop an X-linked lymphoproliferative disease resulting from defective T cell tolerance. Phenotypes associated with these mice include runting, scaly, crusty skin on the eyelids, ears and tails, dermal thickening, squinted eyes, cachexia, reddening and swelling of the genital papilla, and small testicles that are retained in the abdominal cavity. This disorder, which parallels X-linked autoimmunity-allergic disregulation syndrome (XLAAD) in humans, results in Coombs' test-positive anemia, hypergammaglobulinemia, a small, thin thymus, and lymphohistiocytic proliferation in the skin and lymphoid organs, with splenomegaly, lymphadenomegaly, and hepatomegaly. Foxp3^sf/Y males generally die by 16-25 days of age. Transgenic expression of Foxp3 prevents scurfy disease in Foxp3^sf/Y mice. Neonatal thymectomy of scurfy males ameliorates disease and increases lifespan; athymic nude Foxp3^sf/Y mice do not develop scurfy ..... For more information please see the full descriiption on the strain data sheet
000160	B6.D2-Kitl^Sl-d/J	Repository- Live
	The multiple steel mutations (Kitl^Sl) behave in a semidominant fashion and cause deficiencies in pigment cells, germ cells, and blood cells paralleling those caused by the Kit locus mutations (dominant spotting alleles). Most of the alleles at steel locus cause severe anemia in utero and death by 15 to 16 days of gestation in homozygous mutant mice. However, steel-Dickie homozygotes (Kitl^Sl-d/Kitl^Sl-d) and compounds of steel and steel Dickie (Kitl^Sl/Kitl^Sl-d) are viable, black-eyed white, are usually sterile in one or both sexes, and have severe macrocytic anemia. Heterozygous steel mice have a diluted coat color with a small amount of white spotting, are viable and fertile, and may have a slight macrocytic anemia. Primordial germ cells are absent in the nonviable steel homozygotes and severely reduced in steel Dickie and steel heterozygotes. Mast cells are virtually absent in skin and other tissu ..... For more information please see the full descriiption on the strain data sheet
004333	C.129P2(B6)-Il10^tm1Cgn/J	Repository- Live
	Mice homozygous for the Il10^tm1Cgn targeted mutation are viable and fertile when housed under specific pathogen free (SPF) conditions. Under conventional housing conditions, Il10-deficiency is associated with altered lymphocyte and myeloid profiles, elevated serum amyloid A levels, altered responses to inflammatory or autoimmune stimuli (both endogenous and induced), increased prevalence of colorectal adenocarcinoma (especially on 129/Sv and, to a lesser extent, BALB/c genetic background), and spontaneous development of chronic enterocolitis (see below). As The Jackson Laboratory Repository maintains these mice at high health status conditions (high SPF), the observed or experimentally-induced Il10-deficient phenotype may vary from that previously published using mice from conventional mouse rooms. These IL-10 mutant mice may be useful studying inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) (Crohn's disease (CD) and/or colitis), cancer, innate and adaptive immunity, a ..... For more information please see the full descriiption on the strain data sheet
008311	FVB.129S2(B6)-Hmox1^tm1Poss/J	Repository- Live
	Mice that are homozygous for this targeted mutation are slightly smaller in size than wildtype littermates and exhibit poor grooming and hypoactivity. As early as 20 weeks of age, homozygotes develop anemia with diminished serum iron and increased serum ferritin. Histological analysis reveals iron accumulation in kidney and liver. Elevated oxidized proteins and lipid peroxidation develop in the liver and kidney. Homozygotes develop progressive chronic inflammatory disease, including enlarged spleen and lymph nodes, inflammatory infiltrates, glomerulonephritis, fibrosis. Homozygous male mice have smaller testis than wildtype controls. Homozygotes occur at a lower than expected frequency, or are not produced, from heterozygous crosses and have decreased postnatal survival. An almost undetectable abnormal gene product (mRNA) is detected by Northern blot analysis of total splenic RNA. This mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of hemochromatosis, inflammation and iron meta ..... For more information please see the full descriiption on the strain data sheet
003925	MRL.129P2(B6)-B2m^tm1Unc/Dcr-Dab1^scm-2J/J	Repository- Live
	See Stock No. 000486 for important information on the MRL/MpJ background.
006611	NOD.129P2(B6)-B2m^tm1Unc Tg(HLA-A/H2-D/B2M)1Dvs/DvsJ	Repository- Live
	NOD mice carrying only the HLA-A/H2-D/B2M transgene, commonly referred to as NOD.HHD, (Stock No. 006604) develop significantly accelerated diabetes onset compared to NOD/ShiLtDvs (NOD) inbred mice. This mutant stock is also homozygous for the B2m^tm1Unc mutation which normally prevents the development of of CD8⁺ T cells. The presence of the transgene in the B2m-deficient background, however, restores CD8⁺ T cells, but at a significantly lower level than in NOD inbred mice. Due to the covalently linked nature of the B2M component encoded into the transgene, the transgenic construct is unable to rescue murine MHC class 1 molecules in the NOD.B2m deficient (Stock No. 002309) mice. Thus, these double mutant mice only express human HLA-A2.1. Fifty-five percent of these NOD transgenic B2m-deficient mice develop diabetes b ..... For more information please see the full descriiption on the strain data sheet
000274	TSJ/LeJ	Repository- Live

100401	WCB6F1/J Kitl^Sl Kitl^Sl-d	Repository- Live
	The multiple steel mutations (Kitl^Sl) behave in a semidominant fashion and cause deficiencies in pigment cells, germ cells, and blood cells paralleling those caused by the Kit locus mutations (dominant spotting alleles). Many steel alleles cause severe anemia resulting in death in utero of homozygous mutant mice. However, mice homozygous for some steel mutations and compound heterozygotes for two steel alleles (e.g., Kitl^Sl/Kitl^Sl-d) are viable and have black eyes and a white coat; they have severe macrocytic anemia, and both sexes are usually sterile due to failure of germ cells to migrate correctly during development. Mice heterozygous for a single steel mutation have diluted coat color with a small amount of white spotting, are viable and fertile, and may have a slight macrocytic anemia. Primordial germ cells are absent in the nonviable steel homozygotes and severely reduced in steel heterozygotes. Mast cells are virtuall ..... For more information please see the full descriiption on the strain data sheet
005063	129-Hfe^tm1.1Nca/J	Repository-Cryopreserved
	Mice that are homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable and fertile. These mice carry the "C282Y" mutant Hfe allele, which encodes a tyrosine to cysteine amino acid substitution at codon 282. Expression of the missense mutation is detected by RT-PCR analysis. Homozygotes exhibit hemochromatosis, accumulating hepatic iron postnatally. These mice have a phenotype that is intermediate between wildtype mice and mice that are homozygous for the null allele, Hfe^tm2Nca. This mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of hereditary hemochromatosis.
002454	B10.129P2(B6)-B2m^tm1Unc/J	Repository-Cryopreserved
	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 exact expression pattern of the allele could vary from that originally described. We will modify the strain description if ne ..... For more information please see the full descriiption on the strain data sheet
003533	B6.129P-B2m^tm1Unc-rs^2J/J	Repository-Cryopreserved

003812	B6.129P2-Hfe^tm1Gfn/J	Repository-Cryopreserved
	At birth, mice homozygous null for the Hfe gene are viable, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. Adult mice are fertile. Full-length Hfe transcripts are not detected in either liver or kidney tissue. A poorly expressed, alternate transcript resulting from a direct splicing event between exons 1 and 4 is detected. At twelve weeks of age, a significant elevation in plasma and hepatic iron concentration is evident as is an increase in levels of saturated transferrin. Excess iron stores may be the result of enhanced duodenal iron absorbtion. This strain represents a viable animal model of human hemochromatosis.
002767	B6.129S4-Nfe2^tm1Sho/J	Repository-Cryopreserved
	90% of the homozygotes die within the first week of life. They display profound thrombocytopenia (no detectable circulating blood platelets) and megakaryocytes that show a maturation arrest characterized by failure to organize demarcatoin membranes and delimit platelet territories. Those that survive are anemic and display additional sporadic mortality of 10-20%. Male homozygotes are fertile.
001180	B6.Cg-Heph^sla/J	Repository-Cryopreserved

005912	B6.Cg-Il10^tm1Cgn (D3Mit49-D3Mit348)/Lt	Repository-Cryopreserved
	Homozygous mice are IL10-deficient and develop spontaneous colitic lesions in the cecum and large intestine as early as 6-8 weeks of age. The severity and age of onset of colitis varies with the donor type and location of the cytokine deficiency colitis susceptibility 1 (Cdcs1) interval. Generally, the C3H/HeJBir region encompassed by D3Mit348 through D3Mit254 (127.7-132.5 megabases) confers increased colitis susceptibility on the B6.129P2-Il10^tm1Cgn background (Beckwith J, et al., 2005). Mice on the B6.129P2-Il10^tm1Cgn background are prone to rectal prolapse particularly when carrying susceptibility alleles from Chromosome 3. Granulocyte populations in peripheral blood increase upon lesion development and provide a robust non-lethal assessment of colitis severity.
001271	B6.RBF-Nek1^kat/J	Repository-Cryopreserved
	The phenotype associated with the Nek1^kat-2J allele is more severe than that of the Nek1^kat allele. Mice homozygous for Nek1^kat-2J all die before one year of age, a third of those that survive weaning die suddenly before 100 days of age, and the reported median survival age is 211 days. Mice homozygous for Nek1^kat also have a shortened life expectancy with high pre-weaning mortality and a reported median survival of 286 days, but 22% were found to survive beyond 1 year. Both mutants are runted and have blunted noses with olfactory bulbs that are approximately half the normal size and lack most of the glomerular and external granular layers. In the brain there is dilation of the lateral and third ventricles, cerebral aqueduct and fourth ventricle along with large, fluid-filled cysts in the choroid plexus. Hydrocephalus occurs. Normochromic normocytic anemia is found and is more pronounced in Nek1^Kat-2J ..... For more information please see the full descriiption on the strain data sheet
002070	B6;129P2-B2m^tm1Unc/J	Repository-Cryopreserved
	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 descriiption on the strain data sheet
003666	B6;129S1-Map2k4^tm1Liz/J	Repository-Cryopreserved
	Mice that are homozygous null for the Map2k4(SEK1, JNKK, or MKK4) gene exhibit liver abnormalities and suffer lethality before embryonic day 14.5. Histological examination reveals a reduced number of hepatocytes and enlarged, hemorrhaging sinuses. The donating investigator speculates that embryo death results from anemia brought on by massive bleeding. SEK1 is an enzyme in the stress-activated MAP kinase pathway.
002832	B6;129S4-Slc4a1^tm1Llp/J	Repository-Cryopreserved

002661	B6;SJL-Tg(EPO33)72Ptc/J	Repository-Cryopreserved
	Homozygotes are viable and fertile. The transgene in line Epo33-72 encompasses a 33 kb genomic fragment including 4 kb of human EPO along with 20 kb of 5' flanking sequence and 8.5 kb of 3' flanking sequence. Anemia produced by phelebotomy or treatment with phenylhydrazine induces the transgene in kidney and liver with some variability. Cobalt and hypoxia also reportedly induce the transgene. Brain, heart, kidney, spleen and liver were tested in animals which did not have induced anemia and constitutive expression was not found.
004546	BALB/cJ-Trf^hpx/JUthHmsJ	Repository-Cryopreserved
	Mice homozygous for the hpx allele exhibit refractory iron-deficient, hypochromic, microcytic anemia with iron-loading in the liver, pancreas, heart and brain. Homozygotes usually die within 2 weeks after birth with hypochromic anemia and very low serum transferrin. The mutant condition is evident in 13-day embryos, which have severe transferrin deficiency and hepatic iron loading. Heterozygotes have normal blood values but half normal concentrations of transferrin and show minor increases in iron stores. The condition closely resembles human atransferrinemia.
002449	BXSB.129P2(B6)-B2m^tm1Unc/J	Repository-Cryopreserved
	BXSB mice develop spontaneous autoimmune disease characterized by moderate lymph node and spleen enlargement, hemolytic anemia, hypergammaglobulinemia, and immune complex glomerulonephritis. The disease process in BXSB is strikingly accelerated in males, which live little more than a third as long as females. The acceleration is due to the presence of the Yaa gene on the Y chromosome. Characteristics of mice homozygous for the B2m^tm1Unc targeted mutation include a lack of 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: ..... For more information please see the full descriiption on the strain data sheet
002420	C.129P2(B6)-B2m^tm1Unc/J	Repository-Cryopreserved
	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. Other traits of B2M deficient mice include: NK cells deficiency, NK1⁺ T cells deficiency and decreased levels of serum Ig. Some forms of lupis autoimmunity are severely reduced. (Christianson, J Immunol 156:4932-9, 1996). 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 ..... For more information please see the full descriiption on the strain data sheet
002229	C.129P2(B6)-Il2^tm1Hor/J	Repository-Cryopreserved
	Homozygous mutant mice for the Il2^tm1Hor targeted mutation show no apparent deficit in thymocyte differentiation or selection, types and numbers of T cells from spleens and lymph nodes are comparable to those of wildtype. They do have an impaired response to polyclonal T cell activators in the absence of additional IL2, deficits in their helper function and a reduction in natural killer cell activity. There is significant pre-weaning and post-weaning loss of homozygotes on the C3H/HeJCrlBR and C57BL/6J genetic backgrounds. In addition, homozygous mice develop inflammatory bowel disease between 6 and 15 weeks of age and reportedly die within 10-25 weeks under conventional housing conditions. Homozygotes on the C57BL/6J genetic background show an atrophied pancreas with apparently intact islets. Homozygotes on the BALB/c genetic background do not develop inflammatory bowel disease symptoms but rather die 3-5 weeks postnatally of a form of hemolytic anemia. For a more de ..... For more information please see the full descriiption on the strain data sheet
002662	C.Cg-Fech^m1Pas/J	Repository-Cryopreserved
	Homozygous mutants are recognizable by the intense yellow color of their sera, gross bilirubinemia, and, especially in albino mice, jaundice. Photosensitivity is evidenced by the appearance of inflammatory skin lesions, often becoming ulcerous, under standard mouseroom conditions (fluorescent light). Mutants do not differ from their normal littermates in body size or weight, nor are they retarded in growth. They exhibit hepatomegaly and splenomegaly, leading to enlarged abdomens after several months of age. Although mutants are not anemic at one month old, normocytic anemia develops with age.
004040	C3.129P2(B6)-B2m^tm1Unc/Dcr	Repository-Cryopreserved
	Mice homozygous for the B2m^tm1Unc targeted mutation have little if any MHC class I protein expression on the cell surface. There are few CD4- CD8+ cytotoxic T-cells and under some circumstances there is 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.
002439	C3.129P2(B6)-B2m^tm1Unc/J	Repository-Cryopreserved
	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 descriiption on the strain data sheet
002228	C3.129P2(B6)-Il2^tm1Hor/J	Repository-Cryopreserved
	Homozygous mutant mice for the Il2^tm1Hor targeted mutation show no apparent deficit in thymocyte differentiation or selection, types and numbers of T cells from spleens and lymph nodes are comparable to those of wildtype. They do have an impaired response to polyclonal T cell activators in the absence of additional IL2, deficits in their helper function and a reduction in natural killer cell activity. There is significant pre-weaning and post-weaning loss of homozygotes on the C3H/HeJCrlBR and C57BL/6J genetic backgrounds. In addition, homozygous mice develop inflammatory bowel disease between 6 and 15 weeks of age and reportedly die within 10-25 weeks under conventional housing conditions. Homozygotes on the C57BL/6J genetic background show an atrophied pancreas with apparently intact islets. Homozygotes on the BALB/c genetic background do not develop inflammatory bowel disease symptoms but rather die 3-5 weeks postnatally of a form of hemolytic anemia. For a more de ..... For more information please see the full descriiption on the strain data sheet
003968	C3Bir.129P2(B6)-Il10^tm1Cgn/LtJ	Repository-Cryopreserved
	Mice homozygous for the Il10^tm1Cgn targeted mutation are viable and fertile when housed under specific pathogen free (SPF) conditions. Under conventional housing conditions, Il10-deficiency is associated with altered lymphocyte and myeloid profiles, elevated serum amyloid A levels, altered responses to inflammatory or autoimmune stimuli (both endogenous and induced), increased prevalence of colorectal adenocarcinoma (especially on 129/Sv and, to a lesser extent, BALB/c genetic background), and spontaneous development of chronic enterocolitis (see below). As The Jackson Laboratory Repository maintains these mice at high health status conditions (high SPF), the observed or experimentally-induced Il10-deficient phenotype may vary from that previously published using mice from conventional mouse rooms. These IL-10 mutant mice may be useful studying inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) (Crohn's disease (CD) and/or colitis), cancer, innate and adaptive immunity, a ..... For more information please see the full descriiption on the strain data sheet
002854	C57BL/6J-Nek1^kat-2J/J	Repository-Cryopreserved
	The phenotype associated with the Nek1^kat-2J allele is more severe than that of the Nek1^kat allele. Mice homozygous for Nek1^kat-2J all die before one year of age, a third of those that survive weaning die suddenly before 100 days of age, and the reported median survival age is 211 days. Mice homozygous for Nek1^kat also have a shortened life expectancy with high pre-weaning mortality and a reported median survival of 286 days, but 22% were found to survive beyond 1 year. Both mutants are runted and have blunted noses with olfactory bulbs that are approximately half the normal size and lack most of the glomerular and external granular layers. In the brain there is dilation of the lateral and third ventricles, cerebral aqueduct and fourth ventricle along with large, fluid-filled cysts in the choroid plexus. Hydrocephalus occurs. Normochromic normocytic anemia is found and is more pronounced in Nek1^Kat-2J ..... For more information please see the full descriiption on the strain data sheet
001723	CByJ.A-Ttc7^fsn/J	Repository-Cryopreserved
	Homozygous fsn mice suffer from hypochromic and normocytic anemia at birth which becomes more severe with age. The anemia makes the homozygous mice distinguishable as pups because of the pale color of ears and eyes. At 2 weeks of age focal epidermal hyperplasia and inflammation is evident with psoriasiform skin lesions becoming confluent and diffuse in 3-4 week old weanlings. The skin lesions progress to generalized alopecia and shedding of thick white scales. The gross lesions are accompanied by thickening and keratinization of the skin. A progressive paplosquamous disease ensues which is a model for some forms of psoriasis. fsn/fsn mice show hematocrit levels and red blood cell counts that are significantly decreased from birth through adulthood. Consequently the heart, liver and spleen become enlarged but the thymus weight is less than half normal. As the spleen enlarges, the mice also develop a potbellied appearance aiding in homozygous fsn identification. G ..... For more information please see the full descriiption on the strain data sheet
000023	FL/1ReJ	Repository-Cryopreserved

000025	FL/4ReJ	Repository-Cryopreserved

002452	J.129P2(B6)-B2m^tm1Unc/J	Repository-Cryopreserved
	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 descriiption on the strain data sheet
000259	JE/LeJ	Repository-Cryopreserved
	Mice homozygous for the jerker spontaneous mutation (Espn^je) show behavior typical of the circling mutants - head-tossing, circling, and hyperactivity. Homozygous mutant mice are deaf from birth and have no detectable stimulus-related cochlear potential at any stage. The abnormal behavior and deafness are associated with postnatal degeneration of the sensory cells of the cochlea and the sacculus and utriculus in homozygotes. The primary influence of the jerker gene appears to be on the apical hair cells, not development of neural structures. Heterozygous jerker mice undergo a similar type of degeneration, but the onset is delayed. Auditory brainstem response is totally absent in homozygotes while heterozygous mice undergo a progressive impairment with age. JE/Le mice are also homozygous for the nonagouti (a), flexed tail (f), and ruby-eye (Hps6^ru) mutations.
000172	MK/ReJ	Repository-Cryopreserved

002455	MRL-Fas^lpr.129P2(B6)-B2m^tm1Unc	Repository-Cryopreserved
	Mice homozygous for both the lymphoproliferation spontaneous mutation (Fas^lpr) and the B2m^tm1Unc targeted mutation are viable and fertile. Class I molecule-deficient B2m^tm1Unc mice were backcrossed to MRL/MpJ-Fas^lpr to study the role of MHC class I molecules in the development of systemic autoimmune disease. Double homozygous mutant mice demonstrated a substantial reduction in CD4^-CD8^- T cells and a diminution of autoimmune disease. Specifically, hypergammaglobulinemia; autoantibodies including anti-DNA, anti-Smith antigen, and rheumatoid factor; and glomerulonephritis were significantly reduced compared to MRL/MpJ-Fas^lpr homozygous mice. Moreover, the pattern of hypergammaglobulinemia suggests that the requirement for MHC class I proteins is restricted temporally to later stages of the disease.
002453	MRL.129P2(B6)-B2m^tm1Unc/J	Repository-Cryopreserved
	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 descriiption on the strain data sheet
005356	NOD.129(B6)-B2m^tm1Unc Ciita^tm1Ccum/BhsJ	Repository-Cryopreserved
	NOD.129(B6)-B2m^tm1UncC2ta^tm1Ccum/BhsJ is homozygous for linkage markers delineating Idd1-5, 7-10 and 13-15 loci of NOD origin and do not become diabetic. Histology indicates normal islet tissue structure with no cellular infiltration. Islets are intact and produce insulin. FACs analysis of peripheral blood cells of mice homozygote for B2m^tm1Unc and C2ta^tm1Ccum confirmed the absence of MHC I or MHC II cell surface expression, reduced peripheral T-cell populations, deficiency of CD4+ and CD8+ T-cells and there is no difference in B-cell numbers when compared with wild-type controls. Additionally, B2m^tm1Unc,C2ta^tm1Ccum double homozygous animals exhibit lower IgG titers and higher IgM titers than wild-type controls. Diabetic NOD females receiving purified islets from NOD.129(B6)-B2m^tm1UncC2ta^tm1Ccum/BhsJ transplanted under the kidney capsule remain normal ..... For more information please see the full descriiption on the strain data sheet
002309	NOD.129P2(B6)-B2m^tm1Unc/J	Repository-Cryopreserved
	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. Other traits of B2M deficient mice include: NK cell deficiency, NK1⁺ T cells deficiency and decreased levels of serum Ig. Some forms of lupus autoimmunity are severely reduced. (Christianson, J Immunol 156:4932-9, 1996). Hemachromatosis has been noted in certain genetic backgrounds (Rothenberg BE, Voland JR, Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 93:1529-34, 1996). The B2m^tm1Un mutation backcrossed to the NOD/Lt strain serves as a MHC class I-negative, CD8⁺ deficient diabetes resistant stock ..... For more information please see the full descriiption on the strain data sheet
002573	NOD.129P2(B6)-Il2^tm1Hor/DvsJ	Repository-Cryopreserved

003355	NOD.Cg-B2m^tm1Unc Tg(B2M)55Hpl/Dvs	Repository-Cryopreserved

004548	NOD.Cg-B2m^tm1Unc Tg(B2M)55Hpl Tg(HLA-A2.1)1Enge/DvsJ	Repository-Cryopreserved

005346	NOD.Cg-Il10^tm1Cgn Casp1^tm1Sesh/LtJ	Repository-Cryopreserved
	Mice homozygous for the Il10 and Casp1 targeted mutations are viable and fertile when housed under SPF conditions. NOD/Lt mice deficient for both of these genes develop type 1 diabetes at a rate equivalent to the parental strains. The Il10 targeted mutation also renders this NOD/Lt stock susceptible to colitis (although not as severe as other strains of Il10 deficient mice) when maintained under standard housing conditions.
004291	NOD.Cg-Il10^tm1Cgn Il4^tm1Cgn/DvsJ	Repository-Cryopreserved
	Mice homozygous for the Il10 and Il4 targeted mutations are viable and fertile when housed under SPF conditions. NOD/Lt mice deficient for both of these genes develop type 1 diabetes at a rate equivalent to the parental strain. The Il10 ^tm1Cgn mutation also renders this NOD/Lt stock susceptible to colitis (although not as severe as other strains of Il10 deficient mice) when maintained under standard housing conditions.
004266	NOD.Cg-Il10^tm1Cgn/DvsJ	Repository-Cryopreserved
	Mice homozygous for the Il10^tm1Cgn targeted mutation are viable and fertile when housed under SPF conditions. This mutant develops type 1 diabetes at the same rate as the NOD/Lt parental strain. The Il10 ^tm1Cgn mutation also renders this NOD/Lt stock susceptible to colitis (although not as severe as other strains of Il10 deficient mice) when maintained under standard housing conditions.
004655	STOCK Gata1^tm2Sho/J	Repository-Cryopreserved
	Mice that are homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. Reduced levels of gene product (mRNA) is detected by RT-PCR analysis. Mutant mice are thrombocytopenic and anemic at birth. Adult mutant mice have enlarged spleens and exhibit thrombocytopenia due to arrested megakaryocyte maturation which results in increased megakaryocytes in spleen and bone marrow. Platelet number in adult mutant mice is only 10% of wildtype. Erythroblast and mast cell differentiation is defective as indicated by increased apoptotic rates and accumulation of progenitors. Mutant mice display an enhanced response and recovery to experimentally induced acute and chronic erythropoiesis stimulation. At 15 months of age, homozygous female and heterozygous male mutant mice begin to develop idiopathic myelofibrosis-like symptoms including: anemia, tear-drop poikilocytes, progenitor cells in the blood, collagen fibers and o ..... For more information please see the full descriiption on the strain data sheet
000791	WB.Cg-f/J	Repository-Cryopreserved

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Stock Number	Strain Name Strain Description	Standard Supply
003947	B6.129P2-Epb4.2^tm1Llp	Research Strain

003423	BXSB.129P2(B6)-B2m^tm1Unc/Dcr	Research Strain
	BXSB mice develop spontaneous autoimmune disease characterized by moderate lymph node and spleen enlargement, hemolytic anemia, hypergammaglobulinemia, and immune complex glomerulonephritis. The disease process in BXSB is strikingly accelerated in males, which live little more than a third as long as females. The acceleration is due to the presence of the Yaa gene on the Y chromosome. Characteristics of mice homozygous for the B2m^tm1Unc targeted mutation include a lack of 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: ..... For more information please see the full description on the strain data sheet
003425	SJL.129P2(B6)-B2m^tm1Unc/Dcr	Research Strain
	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).

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Stock Number	Strain Name Strain Description	Standard Supply
006775	NOD.Cg-Foxp3^sf/DoiJ	On Hold
Scurfy mice develop an X-linked lymphoproliferative disease resulting from defective T cell tolerance. By 3 weeks of age, Foxp3-deficient NOD mice suffer massive lymphoproliferation and inflammatory infiltration in lungs, liver, skin, pancreas, kidneys, stomach, colon, fat and muscles and die by three weeks of age. At 14 days of age, NOD.Foxp3-deficient mice developed exocrine pancreatitis and occasional peri-insulitis; however invasive insulitis and diabetes were not observed. In a NOD.Foxp3-deficient, BDC2.5 TCR transgenic model, mice experienced markedly decreased lymphoproliferation, yet 100% were diabetic by 20 days of age. This congenic NOD scurfy model is useful to study the role of Foxp3-dependent regulatory T cells on diabetes development.
000684	NZB/BlNJ	On Hold
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).
005730	129S6.CB(B6)-Del(1)1Brk Gpi1^b/Gpi1^c/BrkMdfJ	Under Development for Cryo
Homozygous mice develop microcytic anemia, sparse hair, enlarged spleens and a slight cardiomegaly. Males are infertile. Homozygous mice on the C57BL/6J background develop hydrocephalus and less than 5% survive beyond 6 days. On the 129 background, 95% of mice survive to adulthood.
008656	B6.Cg-Kitl^Sl-gb/MbeJ	Under Development for Production
The 120 Kb deletion in the spontaneous mutation, grizzle belly, represents the smallest complete deletion among the Kit ligand (Steel) alleles. Mice homozygous for the mutation die just before or after birth. Mice that survive to postnatal day 1 display a substantial decrease in peripheral red blood cells (RBC) and a severe anemia. Heterozygotes exhibit a mild anemia, and some decrease in peripheral RBC. In the homozygous embryo there is an absence of primordial germ cells (PGCs) by E11.5; an intermediate number of PGCs are found in the heterozygote. Like the other mutations at the Steel locus, this allele causes abnormal pigmentation. Heterozygotes can be identified by a head spot and light belly. This strain may be useful for research in hematopoiesis, pigmentation and gametogenesis.

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