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| Stock Number |
Strain Name Strain Description |
Standard Supply |
| 000659 | C3H/HeJ | Level 1 |
| C3H/HeJ mice are used as a general purpose strain in a wide variety of research areas including cancer, immunology and inflammation, sensorineural, and cardiovascular biology. C3H/HeJ mice and all other Jackson substrains are homozygous for the retinal degeneration 1 mutation (Pde6brd1), which causes blindness by weaning age. There is also a high incidence of hepatomas in C3H mice (reportedly 72-91% in males at 14 months, 59% in virgin females, 30-38% in breeding females). Despite the lack of exogenous mouse mammary tumor virus (MMTV), virgin and breeding females may still develop some mammary tumors later in life. C3H/HeJ 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. 00066
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| 000671 | DBA/2J | Level 1 |
| DBA/2J is a widely used inbred strain that is valuable in a large number of research areas, including cardiovascular biology, neurobiology, and sensorineural research. Its characteristics are often contrasted with those of the C57BL/6J inbred strain (Stock No. 000664). DBA/2J mice show a low susceptibility to developing atherosclerotic aortic lesions (20 to 350 um2 atherosclerotic aortic lesions /aortic cross-section) following 14 weeks on an atherogenic diet (1.25% cholesterol, 0.5% cholic acid and 15% fat). They also exhibit high-frequency hearing loss beginning roughly at the time of weaning/adolescence (between three to four weeks of age) and becoming severe by two to three months of age. This strain possesses three recessive alleles that cause progressive cochlear pathology initially affecting the organ of Corti. Decreasing anteroventral cochlear nucleus volume decreases and neuron loss parallel the progression of peripheral
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| 001800 | FVB/NJ | Level 1 |
| FVB/NJ was inbred for the Fv1b allele which confers sensitivity to the Friend leukemia virus B strain. Due to the prominent pronuclei in their fertilized eggs and the large litter size, FVB/NJ mice are commonly used for transgenic injection. Compared to many other inbred strains, FVB/NJ is highly susceptible to asthma-like airway responsiveness with significant generation of antigen-specific IgE. Despite having the H2q MHC haplotype, FVB/NJ are resistant to collagen-induced arthritis. This resistance stems from coding polymorphisms in Tcra-V11.1 and a genomic deletion of some Tcrb-V genes that includes Tcrb-V8.2. FVB/NJ have higher than average activity, anxiety, and basal body temperature, low stress-induced hyperthermia, and are homozygous for the Pde6brd1 allele, which results in early onset retinal degeneration. Although FVB/N typically do not develop spontaneous tumors, they are highly susceptible to chemic
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| 001303 | NOD.CB17-Prkdcscid/J | Level 1 |
| Mice homozygous for the severe combined immune deficiency spontaneous mutation (Prkdcscid, commonly referred to as scid) are characterized by an absence of functional T cells and B cells, lymphopenia, hypogammaglobulinemia, and a normal hematopoietic microenvironment. Normal antigen-presenting cell, myeloid, and NK cell functions are strain dependent. scid mice carry a DNA repair defect and a defect in the rearrangement of genes that code for antigen-specific receptors on lymphocytes. Most homozygotes have no detectable IgM, IgG1, IgG2a, IgG2b, IgG3, or IgA. Thymus, lymph nodes, and splenic follicles are virtually devoid of lymphocytes. scid mice accept allogeneic and xenogeneic grafts making them an ideal model for cell transfer experiments. Some scid mice will spontaneously develop partial immune reactivity. scid mice that have serum Ig levels greater than 1 ug/ml are considered "leaky." scid leakiness is highly strain depen
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| 001976 | NOD/ShiLtJ | Level 1 |
| Diabetes in NOD/ShiLtJ mice is characterized by insulitis, a leukocytic infiltrate of the pancreatic islets. Marked decreases in pancreatic insulin content occur in females at about 12 weeks of age and several weeks later in males. Onset of diabetes is marked by moderate glycosuria and by a non-fasting plasma glucose higher than 250 mg/dl. Diabetic mice are hypoinsulinemic and hyperglucagonemic, indicating a selective destruction of pancreatic islet beta cells. Susceptibility to IDDM in NOD/ShiLtJ mice is polygenic, and environment, including housing conditions, health status, and diet, exerts a strong effect on penetrance. NOD/ShiLtJ females are more widely used than males because the onset of IDDM symptoms occurs earlier and with a higher incidence (90-100% by 30 weeks of age). NOD/ShiLtJ males develop IDDM at a frequency of between 40-60% by 30-40 weeks of age. Male mice are useful for certain applications, including pharmaceutical studies, "accelerated transfer" of IDDM, and some <
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| 000646 | A/J | Level 2 |
| Developed by LC Strong in 1921 from a cross between a Cold Spring Harbor albino and a Bagg albino, the A inbred strain is used widely used in cancer and immunology research. It is highly susceptible to cortisone-induced congenital cleft palate. It has a high incidence of spontaneous lung adenomas, and lung tumors readily develop in response to carcinogens. A high percentage of mammary adenocarcinomas (a large proportion of acinar-type) develop in multiparous females. Rare spontaneous myoepitheliomas arising from myoepithelial cells of various exocrine glands have been observed in The Jackson Laboratory substrains. A/J mice fed an atherogenic diet (1.25% cholesterol, 0.5% cholic acid, and 15% fat) fail to develop atherosclerotic aortic lesions in contrast to several highly susceptible strains of mice (e.g. C57BL/6J, Stock No. 000664; C57L/J, Stock No. 000668, C57BR/c
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| 000648 | AKR/J | Level 2 |
| Originally inbred at the Rockefeller Institute, AKR mice are widely used in cancer research for their high leukemia incidence (60-90%) and in immunology as a source of the Thy1.1 (theta AKR) antigen. AKR/J mice are viremic from birth, and express the ecotropic retrovirus AKV in all tissues. The hair interior defect (hid) mutation, a strain characteristic of AKR mice, causes alterations in hair development that is only evident microscopically. Adrenocortical lipid depletion (ald) in AKR mice is caused by a mutation in sterol O-acyltransferase 1 (Soat1), and leads to a truncated SOAT1 protein. AKR/J mice are relatively resistant to aortic lesion formation on a semi-synthetic high fat diet and are hyporesponsive to diets containing high levels of fat and cholesterol. | ||
| 002287 | B6.129S7-Ifngtm1Ts/J | Level 2 |
| Mice homozygous for the Ifngtm1Ts targeted mutation are viable and fertile. Homozygotes appear normal in a "clean" environment but display reduced macrophage function in response to pathogens. Specifically, macrophages show impaired production of antimicrobial products and reduced expression of MHC II antigens. There is also uncontrollable proliferation of splenocytes from homozygotes in response to mitogens and alloantigens and a reduced resting natural killer cell activity. | ||
| 001011 | CBA/CaHN-Btkxid/J | Level 2 |
| CBA/CaHN-Btkxid/J mice have a mutation in the Bruton's tyrosine kinase gene (Btk), and are a model of human X-linked immunodeficiency. They have a B-lymphocyte-specific defect that results in an inability to launch an antibody response to thymus-independent type II antigens, although they do produce normal amounts of antibody in response to some protein antigens. They have low serum IgM and IgG3 and a reduced number of B-cells. Moreover, the B-cells that are present have a reduced surface IgM to IgD ratio, which suggests a disorder in B-cell maturation. | ||
| 001803 | CBySmn.CB17-Prkdcscid/J | Level 2 |
| Mice homozygous for the severe combined immune deficiency spontaneous mutation (Prkdcscid, commonly referred to as scid) are characterized by an absence of functional T cells and B cells, lymphopenia, hypogammaglobulinemia, and a normal hematopoietic microenvironment. Normal antigen-presenting cell, myeloid, and NK cell functions are strain dependent. scid mice carry a DNA repair defect and a defect in the rearrangement of genes that code for antigen-specific receptors on lymphocytes. Most homozygotes have no detectable IgM, IgG1, IgG2a, IgG2b, IgG3, or IgA. Thymus, lymph nodes, and splenic follicles are virtually devoid of lymphocytes. scid mice accept allogeneic and xenogeneic grafts making them an ideal model for cell transfer experiments. Some scid mice will spontaneously develop partial immune reactivity. scid mice that have serum Ig levels greater than 1 ug/ml are considered "leaky." scid leakiness is highly strain depen
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| 100410 | WBB6F1/J-KitW/KitW-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. KitW-v homozygotes resemble KitW 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. KitW/KitW-v double heterozygotes are viable but sterile because of germ cell deficiency. They are also mast cell deficient. KitW/KitW-v double heterozygotes lack intermediate cells, derived from melanoblasts, in the stria vascularis resulting in endocochlear degeneration, loss of endocochlear potential, and hearing impairment. | ||
| 000461 | B10.D2-Hc0 H2d H2-T18c/oSnJ | Level 3 |
| This congenic strain carries the H2d haplotype from DBA/2J following six generations of backcrossing to C57BL/10Sn. This strain still carries the Hc0 allele from DBA/2J, making them serum C5 deficient. Mice have increased susceptibility to certain pathogens and impaired chemotactic responses of neutrophils. Allograft rejection is prolonged. The following inbred strains are also homozygous for the Hc0 allele: A/HeJ (Stock No. 000645), AKR/J (Stock No. 000648), DBA/2J (Stock No. 000671), NOD/LtJ (Stock No. 001976), NZB/BlNJ (Stock No. 000684), and SWR/J (Stock No. 000689). | ||
| 000463 | B10.D2-Hc1 H2d H2-T18c/nSnJ | Level 3 |
| 000458 | B10.PL-H2u H2-T18a/(73NS)SnJ | Level 3 |
| 002251 | B6.129P2-Il10tm1Cgn/J | Level 3 |
| Mice homozygous for the Il10tm1Cgn 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
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| 002288 | B6.129S2-Igh-6tm1Cgn/J | Level 3 |
| Mice homozygous for the Igh-6tm1Cgn targeted mutation are viable and fertile. Homozygous mutant mice lack mature B-cells. There is no expression of membrane-bound IgM, although some B-cells may be produced using a C gene other than mu. It may be useful as a model for B-cell immunodeficiency found in humans. Also known as muMT. | ||
| 002650 | B6.129S2-Il6tm1Kopf/J | Level 3 |
| Mice homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable and fertile. No gene product (mRNA) is detected by RT-PCR analysis of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) challenged macrophages. Bioassay and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) analysis of serum from LPS-challenged homozygotes reveals no detectable protein activity. These interleukin 6 (IL6) mutant mice show defects in responses to various viruses and in inflammatory responses to tissue damage or infection. Of note, IL6-mutant mice may be available on different genetic backgrounds including mixed B6;129S2 (Stock No. 002254), C57BL/6J (Stock No. 002650), and BALB/cByJ. | ||
| 002216 | B6.129S7-Rag1tm1Mom/J | Level 3 |
| Mice homozygous for the Rag1tm1Mom mutation produce no mature T cells or B cells. Their phenotype can be described as a "non-leaky" severe combined immune deficiency (Prkdcscid/Prkdcscid) (Prkdcscid mice produce some B cells and IgM). They have no CD3+ or T cell receptor (TCR) alpha-beta positive cells. The thymus of the mutant mice contains 15 to 130 times fewer cells than heterozygous or wildtype siblings. The thymocytes are CD8-CD4- and most are IL2 receptor-positive. Neither the spleen nor the bone marrow contain any IgM or IgD staining cells, indicating an absence of mature B cells. These and other data suggest that B cell and T cell development has been arrested at an early stage. Macroscopically, the mutants are indistinguishable from heterozygotes or normal wildtype siblings. | ||
| 001913 | B6.CB17-Prkdcscid/SzJ | Level 3 |
| Mice homozygous for the severe combined immune deficiency spontaneous mutation (Prkdcscid, commonly referred to as scid) are characterized by an absence of functional T cells and B cells, lymphopenia, hypogammaglobulinemia, and a normal hematopoietic microenvironment. Normal antigen-presenting cell, myeloid, and NK cell functions are strain dependent. scid mice carry a DNA repair defect and a defect in the rearrangement of genes that code for antigen-specific receptors on lymphocytes. Most homozygotes have no detectable IgM, IgG1, IgG2a, IgG2b, IgG3, or IgA. Thymus, lymph nodes, and splenic follicles are virtually devoid of lymphocytes. scid mice accept allogeneic and xenogeneic grafts making them an ideal model for cell transfer experiments. Some scid mice will spontaneously develop partial immune reactivity. scid mice that have serum Ig levels greater than 1 ug/ml are considered "leaky." scid leakiness is highly strain depen
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| 003303 | C.Cg-Tg(DO11.10)10Dlo/J | Level 3 |
| Mice carrying the MHC class II restricted rearranged T cell receptor transgene, Tg(DO11.10)10Dlo, react to ovalbumin (OVA) peptide antigen. Intraperitoneal administration of OVA to transgenic mice results in a rapid deletion of the immature CD4+ CD8+ TCRlo thymocytes with progression to mature thymocytes. Apoptosis of cortical thymocytes within 20 hours of treatment indicates that apoptosis in important in the development of antigen-induced tolerance. Use of this rearranged T cell receptor transgene requires H2d background. | ||
| 004326 | C3Bir.129P2(B6)-Il10tm1Cgn/Lt | Level 3 |
| Mice homozygous for the Il10tm1Cgn 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
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| 004194 | C57BL/6-Tg(TcraTcrb)425Cbn/J | Level 3 |
| These transgenic mice express the mouse alpha-chain and beta-chain T-cell receptor that pairs with the CD4 coreceptor and is specific for chicken ovalbumin 323-339 in the context of I-A b. Homozygous mice are viable and fertile. In these mice there is a four-fold increase in the CD4 to CD8 peripheral T-cell ratio, and lymph node T-cells demonstrate a dose-dependent proliferative response to the specific ovalbumin ligand. These transgenic mice are useful for studying in vivo T-cell biology such as TCR-ligand interactions, T-cell activation, thymic selection, cross-presentation of antigens, process of thymic selection and central and peripheral T-cell tolerance and induction. | ||
| 005557 | NOD.Cg-Prkdcscid Il2rgtm1Wjl/SzJ | Level 3 |
| The NOD.Cg-Prkdcscid Il2rgtm1Wjl/SzJ mice, commonly known as NOD scid gamma (NSG), do not express the Prkdc gene nor the X-linked Il2rg gene. NSG mice are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. Histological examination of lymphoid tissues reveals absence of lymphoid cells and some cystic structures in the thymus, an absence of follicles in the spleen and markedly diminished celluarity of lymph nodes. NSG mice are deficient in mature lymphocytes, serum Ig is not detectable and natural killer (NK) cell cytotoxic activity is extremely low. These mice are resistant to lymphoma development even after sublethal irradiation treatment. These mutant mice have been shown to readily support engraftment of human CD34+ hematopoietic stem cells and represent a superior, long-lived model suitable for studies employing xenotransplantation strategies. Please note that the NSG carries the tr
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| 002050 | NOR/LtJ | Level 3 |
| NOR/LtJ mice are insulitis resistant and diabetes free. NOR/LtJ mice still exhibit peripheral T-lymphocyte accumulation and defective peritoneal macrophage responses characteristic of NOD/LtJ mice. NOR/ShiLtJ mice are matched at the diabetogenic H2g7 complex to NOD/ShiLtJ. | ||
| 002019 | NU/J | Level 3 |
| The two main defects of mice homozygous for the nude spontaneous mutation (Foxn1nu, formerly Hfh11nu) are abnormal hair growth and defective development of the thymic epithelium. Although the mice appear hairless, they are born with functional but faulty hair growth follicles. Hair growth cycles and patterns are evident especially in pigmented mice but the faulty follicles do not allow the hair to properly erupt. Homozygous pups can be identified as young as 24 hours by their lack of whiskers or poorly developed, crinkled whiskers. Nude mice are also athymic caused by a developmental failure of the thymic anlage. Consequently, homozygous nude mice lack T cells and suffer from a lack of cell-mediated immunity. However there is not a defect in T-cell precursors, and under the right conditions some functional mature T cells can be found especially in adult mice. Because of a defect in helper T-cell activity, responses to thymus-dependent antigens when d
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| 000689 | SWR/J | Level 3 |
| SWR/J mice are used widely in research as a general purpose strain. Aging mice exhibit a high incidence of lung and mammary gland tumors. They also develop extreme polydipsia and polyuria (nephrogenic diabetes insipidus) with increasing age. SWR/J mice are highly susceptible to experimental allergic encephalomyelitis (EAE). Germline deletion of about 50% of T-cell receptor V beta-chain gene segments and a T-cell receptor V alpha polymorphism are responsible for the resistance of SWR/J mice to collagen type II-induced arthritis. SWR/J mice show an intermediate susceptibility to developing atherosclerotic aortic lesions (1670 to 1690 um2 atherosclerotic aortic lesions/aortic cross-section) following 14 weeks on an atherogenic diet (1.25% cholesterol, 0.5% cholic acid and 15% fat). SWR/J mice have been recommended for generation and propogation of transgenic mice because they are high responders to exogenous hormones, have large and prominant pronuclei with good resistance to l
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| 004650 | B6.129-Tlr2tm1Kir/J | Level 4 |
| Mice that are homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. No gene product (protein) is detected by Western blot analysis of isolated peritoneal macrophages. Bone marrow derived macrophages do not respond to spirochete (Borrelia burgdorferi) lipoprotein challenge, although non-lipoprotein sonicate stimulates activation. Arthritis due to B. burgdorferi infection, as assessed by rear ankle swelling, is more severe in mutant mice. Tissues of infected mutants can contain up to 100 times higher bacteria levels than those found in wildtype littermates. Elevated spirochete numbers persist 8 weeks post-infection. Homozygotes do not produce TNF-alpha or IL-6, and do not develop symptoms of illness when treated with leptospiral (Leptospira interrogans) lippolysaccharide (LPS). This mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of host response to bacterial endotoxins such as septic shock. | ||
| 002087 | B6.129P2-B2mtm1Unc/J | Level 4 |
| Mice homozygous for the B2mtm1Unc 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
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| 002118 | B6.129P2-Tcrbtm1Mom/J | Level 4 |
| Mice homozygous for the Tcrbtm1Mom targeted mutation are viable and fertile. Mice are deficient in alpha beta T-cell receptor. The total number of cells in the thymus is ~8% that of wildtype; CD4+CD8+ cells ~6% of wildtype. The proportion of CD4-CD8- (IL2 receptor positive) cells increases to about 50% of the total cell number. Alpha beta thymocyte differentiation is blocked at an earlier stage than the Tcratm1Mom strain. There is normal differentiation of gamma delta thymocytes. Mice may develop inflammatory bowel disease beginning at ~4-6 months of age. | ||
| 002120 | B6.129P2-Tcrdtm1Mom/J | Level 4 |
| Mice homozygous for the Tcrdtm1Mom targeted mutation are viable and fertile. Gamma delta T-cell receptor expression is deficient in all adult lymphoid and epithelial organs. There is normal development of the alpha beta T-cell lineage. Patterns of CD4+CD8- and CD4-CD8+ alpha beta T-cells are apparently normal. Mice do not develop inflammatory bowel disease. | ||
| 002663 | B6.129S2-Cd4tm1Mak/J | Level 4 |
| Mice homozygous for the Cd4tm1Mak targeted mutation have a significant block in CD4+ T-cell development; 90% of their circulating T-cells are CD8+. Cell surface expression of CD4 protein is not detected on thymocytes and lymph node cells from homozygous mice. Homozygous mutant mice also show a Class II restricted deficit in helper T-cell activity and other T-cell responses. This mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of T cell development, susceptibility to viral infection and inflammation. | ||
| 002116 | B6.129S2-Tcratm1Mom/J | Level 4 |
| Mice homozygous mice for the Tcratm1Mom targeted mutation are viable and fertile. They are deficient in the alpha beta T-cell receptor. The thymus is devoid of CD4+CD8- and CD4-CD8+ cells. Normal numbers of CD4+CD8+ cells are retained without the IL2 receptor. There are normal numbers of CD4-CD8- cells. ~1% of the thymocytes express the gamma delta TCR. Mice may develop inflammatory bowel disease beginning at ~4-6 months of age. | ||
| 002365 | B6.129S6-Cybbtm1Din/J | Level 4 |
| Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) is a recessive disorder characterized by a defective phagocyte respiratory burst oxidase, life-threatening pyogenic infections and inflammatory granulomas. Gene targeting was used to generate mice with a null allele of the gene involved in X-linked CGD, which encodes the 91 kD subunit of the oxidase cytochrome b. Affected hemizygous male mice lack phagocyte superoxide production, manifest an increased susceptibility to infection with Staphylococcus aureus and Aspergillus fumigatus and have an altered inflammatory response in thioglycollate peritonitis. This animal model should aid in developing new treatments for CGD and in evaluating the role of phagocyte-derived oxidants in inflammation. | ||
| 000819 | B6.Cg-Foxn1nu/J | Level 4 |
| The two main defects of mice homozygous for the nude spontaneous mutation (Foxn1nu, formerly Hfh11nu) are abnormal hair growth and defective development of the thymic epithelium. Although the mice appear hairless, they are born with functional but faulty hair growth follicles. Hair growth cycles and patterns are evident especially in pigmented mice but the faulty follicles do not allow the hair to properly erupt. Homozygous pups can be identified as young as 24 hours by their lack of whiskers or poorly developed, crinkled whiskers. Nude mice are also athymic caused by a developmental failure of the thymic anlage. Consequently, homozygous nude mice lack T cells and suffer from a lack of cell-mediated immunity. However there is not a defect in T-cell precursors, and under the right conditions some functional mature T cells can be found especially in adult mice. Because of a defect in helper T-cell activity, responses to thymus-dependent antigens when
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| 003008 | B6;129S-Tnftm1Gkl/J | Level 4 |
| Mice homozygous for the Tnftm1Gkl targeted mutation are viable and fertile. Development of both lymph nodes and Peyer's patches is normal, and homozygous mutant mice show no apparent phenotypic abnormalities. Homozygous mice completely lack splenic primary B cell follicles and cannot form organized follicular dendritic cell networks and germinal centers. TNF-deficient mice treated to induce skin carcinogenesis develop significantly less benign and malignant tumors than treated wildtype mice. Nonobese homozygous mutant mice show modest decreases in body weight, epididymal fat depot weight, and percent body fat (statistically significant in males at 28 weeks of age). Further characterization indicates that 28 week old male mutant mice display lower insulin, triglyceride, and leptin levels compared to wildtype controls. Characterization of TNF deficient homozygotes injected with gold-thioglucose (GTG) to induce hyperphagic obesity indicates that the presence of TNF does
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| 002286 | C.129S7(B6)-Ifngtm1Ts/J | Level 4 |
| Mice homozygous for the Ifngtm1Ts targeted mutation are viable and fertile. Homozygotes appear normal in a "clean" environment but display reduced macrophage function in response to pathogens. Specifically, macrophages show impaired production of antimicrobial products and reduced expression of MHC II antigens. There is also uncontrollable proliferation of splenocytes from homozygotes in response to mitogens and alloantigens and a reduced resting natural killer cell activity. | ||
| 003145 | C.129S7(B6)-Rag1tm1Mom/J | Level 4 |
| Mice homozygous for the Rag1tm1Mom mutation produce no mature T cells or B cells. Their phenotype can be described as a "non-leaky" severe combined immune deficiency (Prkdcscid/Prkdcscid) (Prkdcscid mice produce some B cells and IgM). They have no CD3+ or T cell receptor (TCR) alpha-beta positive cells. The thymus of the mutant mice contains 15 to 130 times fewer cells than heterozygous or wildtype siblings. The thymocytes are CD8-CD4- and most are IL-2 receptor positive. Neither the spleen nor bone marrow contain any IgM or IgD staining cells, indicating an absence of mature B cells. These and other data suggest that B cell and T cell development has been arrested at an early stage. Macroscopically, the mutants are indistinguishable from heterozygotes or wildtype siblings. | ||
| 002930 | C.C3-Tlr4Lps-d/J | Level 4 |
| In addition to the Tlr4Lps-d congenic interval from C3H/HeJ, this strain is also congenic for the wild type tyrosinase allele from C3H/HeJ on chromosome 7. This strain provides a tool for analysis of markers in the region and for examining functional effects of Lpsd on BALB/c, a strain susceptible to infection, neoplastic disease including the induction of plasmacytomas and other tumors. | ||
| 001131 | C3SnSmn.CB17-Prkdcscid/J | Level 4 |
| Mice homozygous for the severe combined immune deficiency spontaneous mutation (Prkdcscid, commonly referred to as scid) are characterized by an absence of functional T cells and B cells, lymphopenia, hypogammaglobulinemia, and a normal hematopoietic microenvironment. Normal antigen-presenting cell, myeloid, and NK cell functions are strain dependent. scid mice carry a DNA repair defect and a defect in the rearrangement of genes that code for antigen-specific receptors on lymphocytes. Most homozygotes have no detectable IgM, IgG1, IgG2a, IgG2b, IgG3, or IgA. Thymus, lymph nodes, and splenic follicles are virtually devoid of lymphocytes. scid mice accept allogeneic and xenogeneic grafts making them an ideal model for cell transfer experiments. Some scid mice will spontaneously develop partial immune reactivity. scid mice that have serum Ig levels greater than 1 ug/ml are considered "leaky." scid leakiness is highly strain depe
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| 003831 | C57BL/6-Tg(TcraTcrb)1100Mjb/J | Level 4 |
| These mice contain transgenic inserts for mouse Tcra-V2 and Tcrb-V5 genes. The transgenic T cell receptor was designed to recognize ovalbumin residues 257-264 in the context of H2Kb and used to study the role of peptides in positive selection and the response of CD8+ T cells to antigen. Like most TCR transgenics, these mice are somewhat immunodeficient. | ||
| 000049 | C57BL/6J-KitW-v/J | Level 4 |
| Kit mice possess pleiotropic defects in pigment-forming cells, germ cells, RBC's and mast cells. In addition, they exhibit impaired resistance to parasitic infection and an intrinsic progenitor cell defect. KitW-v homozygotes resemble KitW homozygotes in color, anemia, and germ cells, but many of them survive to maturity. The lack of germ cells in mutant mice leads to the development of some ovarian tumors (mesotheliomas and granulosa cell), associated with an overproduction of pituitary gonadotropic hormone. | ||
| 000629 | C57BL/6J-Lystbg-J/J | Level 4 |
| Mice homozygous for the beige-J spontaneous mutation (Lystbg-J) are identical to the original beige mutation (Lystbg). The phenotype closely resembles Chediak-Higashi disease in man and similar conditions in mink and cattle. Abnormal giant lysosomal granules occur in all tissues with granule-containing cells, including granulocytes, lymphocytes, cells of the liver, kidney, central nervous system, pancreas, and thyroid, and the ducts of most glands; in type II pneumocytes; in mast cells; and in retinal pigment epithelium. Granulocytes from beige homozygous mutant mice mice show defective chemotaxis and reduced bactericidal activity. Beige mice are more susceptible than controls to pneumonitis and to various viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections. Natural killer (NK) cells from beige mice exhibit decreased endogenous cytotoxic activity. Beige mice also have a defective cytotoxic T-cell and cytotoxic antibody response to allogeneic tumor cells. Syn
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| 000711 | CByJ.Cg-Foxn1nu/J | Level 4 |
| The two main defects of mice homozygous for the nude spontaneous mutation (Foxn1nu, formerly Hfh11nu) are abnormal hair growth and defective development of the thymic epithelium. Although the mice appear hairless, they are born with functional but faulty hair growth follicles. Hair growth cycles and patterns are evident especially in pigmented mice but the faulty follicles do not allow the hair to properly erupt. Homozygous pups can be identified as young as 24 hours by their lack of whiskers or poorly developed, crinkled whiskers. Nude mice are also athymic caused by a developmental failure of the thymic anlage. Consequently, homozygous nude mice lack T cells and suffer from a lack of cell-mediated immunity. However there is not a defect in T-cell precursors, and under the right conditions some functional mature T cells can be found especially in adult mice. Because of a defect in helper T-cell activity, responses to thymus-dependent antigens when d
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| 000485 | MRL/MpJ-Faslpr/J | Level 4 |
| Mice homozygous for the lymphoproliferation spontaneous mutation (Faslpr) show systemic autoimmunity, massive lymphadenopathy associated with proliferation of aberrant T cells, arthritis, and immune complex glomerulonephrosis. Starting at about three months of age, levels of circulating immune complexes rise greatly in the MRL-lpr/lpr mouse but not the MRL normal (Hewicker 1990). Onset and severity of symptoms associated with the Faslpr gene is strain-dependent. For example, lymphoproliferation varies greatly with congenic strain C57BL/6J-Faslpr/Faslpr at a 24 fold increase over control lymph node weight, MRL/Mp-Faslpr/Faslpr at 75 fold and congenic strain C3H/HeJ-Faslpr/Faslpr highest at 116 fold increase over control lymph node weight (Morse et al 1985). Variance in renal pathology ranks from extensive in MRL/Mp-Faslpr
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| 002570 | NOD.Cg-Prkdcscid B2mtm1Unc/J | Level 4 |
| Mice homozygous for both the B2mtm1Unc and Prkdcscid (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. | ||
| 000687 | SM/J | Level 4 |
| SM/J mice carry a number of rare polymorphic alleles and are often matched to LG/J (Stock No. 000675), A/J (Stock No. 000646) or NZB/BINJ (Stock No. 000684) for quantitative trait locus analysis. These mice are susceptible to diet-induced obesity and diet-induced atherosclerosis. SM/J mice exhibit a hyperresponsiveness to B cell mitogens (Clark et al. 1981, Engel et al. 1981). A point mutation in Neu1 is responsible for a partial deficiency of lysosomal neuraminadase and may explain the altered immune response (Rottier et al. 1998). Small in size at birth and through weaning, SM/J mice attain a normal body weight as they age. | ||
| 000692 | WB/ReJ KitW/J | Level 4 |
| Kit mice possess pleiotropic defects in pigment-forming cells, germ cells, RBC's and mast cells. In addition, they exhibit impaired resistance to parasitic infection and an intrinsic progenitor cell defect. The lack of germ cells in homozygous mutant mice leads to the development of some ovarian tumors (mesotheliomas and granulosa cell), associated with an overproduction of pituitary gonadotropic hormone. | ||
| 004368 | 129(B6)-Il10tm1Cgn/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice homozygous for the Il10tm1Cgn 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
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| 006050 | 129-Sirt6tm1Fwa/J | Repository- Live |
| Homozygous neonates are smaller than their wildtype and heterozygous littermates. They develop normally until approximately 21 days of age, when they develop an acute and rapid, aging-like degenerative pathology resulting in death by postnatal day 24. Homozygous mutant mice exhibit subcutaneous fat loss, lordokyphosis (hunchbacked spine) with osteopenia (30% loss of bone mineral density), colitis, and severe lymphopenia due to increased lymphocyte apoptosis. At day 12, mice have reduced insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-1) levels in serum, and develop severe hypoglycemia. Mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs) prepared from homozygous embryos exhibit reduced proliferation, defective base excision repair function, as indicated by increased sensitivity to alkylating agents and ionizing radiation, and increased chromosomal aberrations. The donating investigators report that no gene product (mRNA or protein) is detected by RT-PCR or immuoblot analysis of tissues, MEFs or embryonic stem cells f
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| 008243 | 129-Tff3tm1Dkpy/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice homozygous for this intestinal trefoil factor (ITF or Tff3) mutant allele are viable and fertile with no RNA or protein expression of the targeted gene in the gastrointestinal tract. Homozygous mice exhibit impaired physiological migration of intestinal epithelium to the mucosal surface, have impaired mucosal healing and increased susceptibility to dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)- induced colitis, and are more susceptible to chemotherapy and radiation-induced mucositis. These intestinal trefoil factor (ITF or Tff3) mutant mice may be useful in studying gastrointestinal tract injury (including inflammatory bowel diseases), maintenance of the mucosal barrier, migration and turnover of the intestinal epithelium, and therapies for colon cancer. | ||
| 000645 | A/HeJ | Repository- Live |
| Developed by LC Strong in 1921 from a cross between a Cold Spring Harbor albino and a Bagg albino, the A inbred strain is used widely used in cancer and immunology research. It is highly susceptible to induction of congenital cleft palate by cortisone. It has a high incidence of spontaneous lung adenomas and lung tumors readily develop in response to carcinogens. High percentage of mammary adenocarcinomas (a large proportion acinar type) develop in multiparous females. Rare spontaneous myoepitheliomas arising from myoepithelial cells of various exocrine glands have been observed in The Jackson Laboratory substrains. A small percent (4%) of nonproductive males are hermaphrodites. An additional 17% of nonproductive males have abnormally small testes containing no sperm. | ||
| 000647 | A/WySnJ | Repository- Live |
| Developed by LC Strong in 1921 from a cross between a Cold Spring Harbor albino and a Bagg albino, the A inbred strain is used widely used in cancer and immunology research. It is highly susceptible to induction of congenital cleft palate by cortisone. It has a high incidence of spontaneous lung adenomas and lung tumors readily develop in response to carcinogens. High percentage of mammary adenocarcinomas (a large proportion acinar type) develop in multiparous females. Rare spontaneous myoepitheliomas arising from myoepithelial cells of various exocrine glands have been observed in The Jackson Laboratory substrains. Unlike A/J mice, A/WySnJ mice carry a spontaneous mutation in Tnfrsf13c and exhibit a significant loss of mature B cells (Miller, et al., 1991, Lentz et al., 1996, Shulga-Morskaya et al., 2004). | ||
| 002250 | B10.129P2(B6)-Il10tm1Cgn/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice homozygous for the Il10tm1Cgn 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
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| 002249 | B10.129S2(B6)-Igh-6tm1Cgn/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice homozygous for the Igh-6tm1Cgn targeted mutation are viable and fertile. Homozygous mutant mice lack mature B-cells. There is no expression of membrane-bound IgM, although some B-cells may be produced using a C gene other than mu. It may be useful as a model for B-cell immunodeficiency found in humans. Also know as muMT. | ||
| 002761 | B10.Cg-Tg(TcrAND)53Hed/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice carrying the (TcrAND)53Hed transgene express a rearranged T-cell receptor (V alpha 11.1 / V beta 3) specific for the carboxy-terminal fragment of pigeon cytochrome c and the Ek molecule, resulting in a major subpopulation of T cells restricted to class II MHC proteins. There are an abnormally high percentage of mature CD4+CD8- cells. The peripheral T-cell population is almost exclusively CD4+. The original C57BL/6 and SJL mixed background strain (Stock number 002408) was backcrossed to C57BL/10 to create this strain. Both strains are fixed for H2b. Because C57BL/10 mice do not express I-E, this mouse must be crossed to a strain that expresses I-Ek to study the interaction of the transgenic T-cell receptor with the pigeon cytochrome c antigen. The lack of I-Ek expression in the transgenic line allows it to serve as a universal donor for crossing the transgene onto other strains expressing I-Ek<
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| 004742 | B6(Cg)-Ncf1m1J/J | Repository- Live |
| Peritoneal neutrophils and macrophages, bone marrow cells and neutrophils isolated from bone marrow of mice homozygous for Ncf1m1J fail to produce superoxide upon stimulation in vitro with N-formyl-methionyl-leucyl-phenylalanine (fMLP) or phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA), as determined by kinetic spectrophotometric analysis of cytochrome c reduction. Western blot analysis detected no full-length NCF1/p47phox protein in cells from these mice; a faint band of slightly smaller molecular size than the wild type NCF1 protein was observed on probing with antibodies to NCF1. To exclude the possibility that the NCF1 protein is produced in cells of mutant mice but is degraded rapidly by endogenous proteases, bone marrow cells were isolated and samples prepared for western blot analysis in the presence of diisopropyl fluorophosphate (DFP); no difference was observed upon analysis of freshly prepared cell lysates made with and without DFP, indicatin
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| 007212 | B6(Cg)-Tnfrsf13ctm1Mass/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice that are homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. No gene product (mRNA or protein) is detected by RT-PCR or FACS analysis of spleen tissue and cells, respectively. Homozygotes have reduced numbers of mature recirculating bone marrow and splenic B cells. B cell development is arrested between the transitional IgM+ (T1 + T2) and IgMlow (T3) stages. Homozygotes exhibit diminished antigen-specific antibody responses with decreased levels of IgM, IgG1, IgG2, IgG2b and IgG3. This mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of B cell development and differentiation. | ||
| 006353 | B6.129-Btlatm1Kmm/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice that are homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. No gene product (mRNA) is detected by Northern blot analysis of splenocytes isolated from homozygous animals. Mutant mice exhibit increased sensitivity to antigen-induced experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE), a mouse model of multiple sclerosis). T-cell proliferation is enhanced in response to antigen challenge. Although acute experimental allergic airway inflammation intensity is only slightly increased, the response duration is significantly prolonged. This mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of immune response and autoimmunity, and in transplantation studies.
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 var
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| 006942 | B6.129-Cd33tm1Ajv/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice that are homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. No expression of the targeted gene's protein product is detected on the cell surface, as determined by flow cytometry analysis of hematopoietic cell populations in blood and lymphoid organs from homozygotes. Homozygotes exhibit a slight decrease in the mean erythrocyte count and hematocrit and an increase in the mean concentration of serum aspartate aminotransaminase. Experimentally induced peritonitis and systemic inflammation results in reduced immunological response. This mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of glycosidic molecular interactions and function, hematopoiesis and immune response. This strain was transferred from the collection of the Consortium for Functional Glycomics. | ||
| 003173 | B6.129-Cd47tm1Fpl/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable, fertile, and display no obvious phenotypic abnormalities. Homozygous mutant mice display normal blood counts except for a reduction in the CD3+ fraction of peripheral lymphocytes. Integrin-associated protein (IAP; CD47) expression in heterozygous mice was approximately 40% of wildtype. Intraperitoneal injection of virulent Escherichia coli kills IAP-deficient mice, indicating a defect in the host defense pathway. This response appears to be secondary to both delayed polymorphonuclear leukocyte (PMN) migration to the site of infection and to defective activation at the site. | ||
| 006412 | B6.129-Il12btm1Lky/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice homozygous for this bicistronic "yet40" allele are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. The IRES-EYFP is inserted downstream of the endogenous stop codon, allowing for normal expression of the endogenous gene and simultaneous EYFP reporter expression. ELISA assays confirm that p40 protein is expressed at similar levels in homozygous mutant and wildtype mice. The EYFP reporter marks dendritic cell (DC) and macrophage lineage cells that produce p40 following stimulation with toll-like receptor (TLR) ligands both in vivo and in vitro. These mice may be useful for labeling activated IL12/23 p40 expressing cells in studies of immunology and immunity, TLR signal cascades, cancer immunity, and vaccine development. | ||
| 005867 | B6.129-Indotm1Alm/J | Repository- Live |
| Homozygous mice are viable and fertile with normal immune system development and function. They exhibit no spontaneous autoimmune disorders. No gene product (mRNA or protein) from the targeted gene is detected in the epididymis. At embryonic day 10.5, endogenous protein is absent from all cells at the maternal-fetal interface when both parents are homozygous for the targeted gene. Allogeneic and syngeneic pregnancy outcomes are unaffected by this mutation. In contrast to wildtype, anti-proliferative treatments (CTLA4-Ig, IFNalpha, or CpG-ODN) do not suppress T cell expansion both in vivo and in vitro. In addition, homozygous dendritic cells isolated from lymph nodes draining (induced) tumor sites have no suppressor activity. These mice may be useful in studies of pregnancy and reproductive immunology (tryptophan degradation, T cell activation, clonal expansion) as well as autoimmune disease, tissue transplantation, fostering, acquired tolerance/T cell anergy, and immunosu
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| 008451 | B6.129P(Cg)-Ptprca Cx3cr1tm1Litt/LittJ | Repository- Live |
| Mice that are homozygous for the CX3CR1-GFP targeted mutation are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. RT-PCR analysis of lymphoid tissue from homozygotes detects mutant gene product (mRNA) and no wild type gene product (mRNA). Flow cytometric analysis of peripheral blood cells identified a subset of green fluorescent cells not observed in wild type mice. Enhanced Green Fluorescent Protein (EGFP), but not the endogenous gene, is expressed in monocytes, dendritic cells, NK cells, and brain microglia, mimicking endogenous gene expression. The same subset of peripheral blood cells isolated from heterozygote mice express detectable levels of EGFP. Immunohistochemical analysis of spleen and peripheral nerve tissue from homozygotes does not detect EGFP. These mice also express the CD45.1 (Ly5.1 or Ptprca) allele, which is atypical for the C57BL/6 congenic background, and this marker may be used to track donor cell popul
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| 005582 | B6.129P-Cx3cr1tm1Litt/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice that are homozygous for the CX3CR1-GFP targeted mutation are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. RT-PCR analysis of lymphoid tissue from homozygotes detects mutant gene product (mRNA) and no wild type gene product (mRNA). Flow cytometric analysis of peripheral blood cells identified a subset of green fluorescent cells not observed in wild type mice. Enhanced Green Fluorescent Protein (EGFP), but not the endogenous gene, is expressed in monocytes, dendritic cells, NK cells, and brain microglia, mimicking endogenous gene expression. The same subset of peripheral blood cells isolated from heterozygote mice express detectable levels of EGFP. Immunohistochemical analysis of spleen and peripheral nerve tissue from homozygotes does not detect EGFP. These CX3CR1-GFP mutant mice may be useful in studies of leukocyte migration and trafficking, as well as for transplantation studies.
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| 006621 | B6.129P2(C)-Ccr7tm1Rfor/J | Repository- Live |
| Homozygous mice are viable and fertile and show delayed primary B or T cell immune responses. Lymph nodes from homozygous mice are devoid of naive T cells and dendritic cells (DCs), but the T cell populations in the blood, the red pulp of the spleen, and in the bone marrow are greatly expanded. Secondary lymph organs exhibit morphological abnormalities, and adoptive transfer experiments demonstrate impaired B- and T-cell migration. In a model of acute allogeneic tumor rejection, homozygous mice fail to reject subcutaneously injected MHC class I mismatched tumor cells, and cytotoxic activity of allospecific T cells is severely compromised. These mutant mice (along with CXCR5-deficient mice - Stock No. 006659) - may be useful in immunological studies of chemokine receptors, including T- and B-cell function in primary and adaptive immune responses, entry of lymphocytes and dendritic cells into secondary lymphoid organs (and their hom
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| 006785 | B6.129P2(C)-Cd19tm1(cre)Cgn/J | Repository- Live |
| Homozygous mutant mice are viable, fertile, normal in size, and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. Homozygotes have a deficiency in the B-1 subset of B-lymphocytes along with a concomitant reduction in serum IgM. Their ability to respond to T-cell-dependent antigens is severely impaired, and they fail to form splenic germinal centers. In addition to disrupting the targeted gene, the targeting construct also introduced a cre cassette into exon 2 of the targeted gene, effectively placing cre expression under the control of the endogenous promoter. The Cd19 promoter specifically directs cre expression at the earliest stages and throughout B-lymphocyte development and differentiation. Although homozygous mutant mice are Cd19-deficient, heterozygous mice are phenotypically normal, and can be used for specific deletion of loxP-flanked (floxed) targets in B-lymphocytes.
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| 007572 | B6.129P2(Cg)-Rorctm2Litt/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice homozygous for this Rorc(γtGFP (or RORγt)GFP) mutant allele are viable and fertile. While Rorcγ mRNA is detected in liver in Rorc(γ)tGFP homozygotes, mRNA and protein for the thymus-specific isoform (Rorcγt) encoded by the targeted allele are not detected in the thymus. EGFP expression reports Rorc(γt) transcription in the thymi of adult Rorc(γt)GFP mice. Homozygous mice exhibit abnormal lymph node, Peyer's patch, and lymphoid tissue inducer (LTi) cell development. Mice with Rorcγt-deficient T cells lack tissue-infiltrating proinflammatory T-helper cells (Th17 cells), and are protected from induced autoimmune disease (EAE) on this genetic background. The donating investigator also reports increased thymoma incidence with age in homozygotes. These RorcγtGFP mutant mice may be useful in studying immune system homeostasis, T cell repertoire selection, CD4/CD8 double positive (CD4+/CD8 For more information please see the full descriiption on the strain data sheet | ||
| 005090 | B6.129P2-Ccl5tm1Hso/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice that are homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. No gene product (mRNA) is detected by Northern blot analysis of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stimulated peritoneal exudates cells. Homozygous mice have a reduced number of CD44 high CD4+ splenic T-cells. Delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH) response (swelling) is impaired in homozygous mice sensitized with subcutaneous injection of keyhole limpet hemocyanin or bovine purified protein derivative. Immunohistochemical analysis of the DTH treated footpads reveals that the numbers of infiltrating macrophages is decreased, while infiltrating CD4+ and CD8+ T cells numbers remain unchanged. In vitro T cell proliferation, IFN-gamma and IL2 production is diminished. This mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of delayed-type hypersensitivity and inflammatory responses. | ||
| 004657 | B6.129P2-Icosltm1Mak/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice that are homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. No gene product (protein) is detected by flow cytometry analysis of spleen cells. Homozygotes exhibit severely impaired T cell dependent B cell immunological responses, with defective B-cell isotype switching to IgG1 and IgE, and impaired T cell production of IL-4 and IL-10. Basal IgG1 serum levels are decreased in mutant mice. Following induction of allergic airway disease (AAD), an experimental model for asthma, IgE levels remain lower than wildtype levels. Antigenic challenges elicit reduced splenic germinal center size and number formation. This mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of T cell dependent B cell immunological responses and T cell activation. | ||
| 004130 | B6.129P2-Il18tm1Aki/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice that are homozygous null for the Il18 gene are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. No Il18 gene product (mRNA or protein) is detected. Homozygous null mice exhibit reduced levels of interferon gamma in response to heat killed bacteria and lipopolysaccharide. IL-12 levels in the serum are similar to wild type after LPS challenge, indicating that the decreased interferon gamma response in Il18 deficient mice is not due to low induction of IL-12. Il18 deficient mice also exhibit diminished natural killer cell activity and impaired T helper lymphocyte response. | ||
| 004131 | B6.129P2-Il18r1tm1Aki/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice that are homozygous null for the Il18r1 gene are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. No Il18r1 mRNA is detected. Homozygous Il18r1 null mice are similar in phenotype to IL-18-deficient mice. They show reduced binding of IL-18 on the surface of Th1 cells, and exhibit decreased levels of interferon gamma production in response to IL-18. Natural killer cell activity is also diminished and the T helper lymphocyte response in impaired. | ||
| 004781 | B6.129P2-Lyz2tm1(cre)Ifo/J | Repository- Live |
| This strain expresses Cre recombinase from the endogenous Lyzs locus. When crossed with a strain containing loxP site flanked sequence of interest, Cre-mediated recombination results in deletion of the targeted gene in the myeloid cell lineage, including monocytes, mature macrophages, and granulocytes. Mice that are homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. This strain represents an effective tool for generating myeloid cell-specific targeted mutants. | ||
| 002122 | B6.129P2-Tcrbtm1Mom Tcrdtm1Mom/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice homozygous for both the Tcrbtm1Mom and the Tcrdtm1Mom targeted mutations express no alpha beta T-cell receptor nor any gamma delta T-cell receptor. Under certain housing conditions homozygous mutant mice develop mild inflammatory bowel disease. | ||
| 006301 | B6.129S-Id3tm1Zhu/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice that are homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. No gene product (mRNA) is detected by Northern blot analysis from spleen tissue. Homozygotes exhibit reduced basal IgG1 and IgG2a levels. When challenged with keyhole limpet hemocyanin coupled to DNP, production of IgG2a and IgG3 was 10% and 6% of the wildtype response after primary and secondary challenges, respectively. DNP-Ficoll challenge results in a 90% reduction of IgM and IgA production. Cultured B-cells have diminished proliferation in response to surface IgM stimulation. Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eyes) occurs in 10% of homozygotes aged 6 to 10 months, and in 80% of mice more than 1 year in age. Tear and saliva flow volume is reduced. Histological analysis reveals lymphocyte infiltration and tissue degradation in lachrymal and salivary glands. Mutants older than 1 year in age produce autoantibodies, anti-SSA and anti-SS
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| 005540 | B6.129S-Tnftm1Gkl/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable and fertile. Development of both lymph nodes and Peyer's patches is normal, and homozygous mutant mice show no apparent phenotypic abnormalities. Homozygous mice completely lack splenic primary B cell follicles and cannot form organized follicular dendritic cell networks and germinal centers. TNF-deficient mice treated to induce skin carcinogenesis develop significantly less benign and malignant tumors than treated wildtype mice. Nonobese homozygous mutant mice show modest decreases in body weight, epididymal fat depot weight, and percent body fat (statistically significant in males at 28 weeks of age). Further characterization indicates that 28 week old male mutant mice display lower insulin, triglyceride, and leptin levels compared to wildtype controls. Characterization of TNF deficient homozygotes injected with gold-thioglucose (GTG) to induce hyperphagic obesity indicates that the presence of TNF does not affect the degree of obe
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| 005763 | B6.129S1-Nod2tm1Flv/J | Repository- Live |
| Homozygous mice are viable and fertile with normal lymphoid and myeloid cellularity and no intestinal inflammation up to 6 months of age. Homozygotes do not express the targeted gene in spleen or intestinal crypts. Null mice, as well as antigen presenting cells derived from them, lack the protective immunity (IgG1, interleukin-6, and NF-kappaB-related responses) normally afforded by endogenous protein recognition of its ligand, bacterial muramyl dipeptide (MDP). Mice homozygous for the mutation have increased susceptibility to oral (intragastric) bacterial challenge and diminished cryptdins. This mouse may be useful in studies of Crohn's disease and other inflammatory bowel diseases, innate immunity, signal transduction, and bacterial susceptibility. | ||
| 005977 | B6.129S2(C)-Stat6tm1Gru/J | Repository- Live |
| Homozygous mice are viable and fertile with no behavioral abnormalities. Homozygotes do not express the endogenous protein in thymus and peripheral lymphoid organs. In contrast to controls, IL-4 treated lymphocytes show no induction of MHC class II or IL-4 receptor genes and have severly impaired proliferative responses. Further, homozygous mice have a defective IgE response. While T-helper 1 (Th1) cell differentiation is unimpaired in homozygous splenocytes, Th2 cell differentiation is almost completely abrogated despite IL-4 or IL-13 incubation. Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG)-induced experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) is more severe in homozygous mice compared to wildtype. This mouse may be useful in studies of Th2 cell differentiation, Th2-mediated diseases, asthma, cytokine/chemokine function, signal transduction and transcription factors, and diseases of the central nervous system such as multiple sclerosis. | ||
| 006659 | B6.129S2(Cg)-Cxcr5tm1Lipp/J | Repository- Live |
| Homozygous (CXCR5-deficient) mice are viable and fertile. Multiple lymphoid organs lack detectable levels of targeted protein expression using flow cytometry, and RNA transcripts are also absent in spleen cells. Homozygous mutant mice exhibit a complex pattern of lymph node (LN) developmental defects (e.g. deficient in inguinal, iliac and parathymic LN, but apparently normal mesenteric LN) accompanied by impaired Peyer's patch development. In addition, CXCR5-deficient mice show a completely disorganized splenic microarchitecture, lacking segregated T- and B-cell areas within the splenic white pulp. These mutant mice (along with CCR7-deficient mice: Stock No. 006621) may be useful in immunological studies of chemokine receptors, including T- and B-cell function in primary and adaptive immune responses, entry of lymphocytes and dendritic cells into secondary lymphoid organs and their homing to T- and B-cell zones therein.
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| 003239 | B6.129S2-Ciitatm1Ccum/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable and fertile when housed under specific pathogen-free conditions. Mice do not express conventional MHC class II molecules on the surface of splenic B cells and dendritic cells. In addition, interferon gamma stimulated peritoneal macrophages and somatic tissues from homozygous mutant mice do not express MHC class II molecules. The levels of invarient chain and H2m gene transcripts are substantially decreased in class II transactivator deficient mice. Homozygous mice have very few mature CD4 T cells in the periphery despite MHC class II expression in the thymus. | ||
| 003584 | B6.129S2-H2dlAb1-Ea/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice that are homozygous null for MHC class II genes H2-Ab1, H2-Aa, H2-Eb1, H2-Eb2, H2-Ea are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. MHC class II gene products (mRNA or protein) are not detected. A dramatic decrease is observed in the number of CD4 positive T cells in thymus, spleen and lymph nodes. This strain should serve as a suitable recipient of xenogenic Class II MHC transgenes allowing the engineering of mouse models of human MHC Class II-associated diseases. In an attempt to offer alleles on well-characterized or multiple genetic backgrounds, alleles are frequently moved to a genetic background different from that on which an allele was first characterized. This is the case for the strain above. It should be noted that the phenotype could vary from that originally described. We will modify the strain description if necessary as published results become available. | ||
| 004321 | B6.129S2-Mapk9tm1Flv/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice that are homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. No gene product, mRNA or protein, is detected. Mutant mice have normal T cell and B cell development, ratio of CD4+ and CD8+ T cells in the spleen, and numbers of peripheral B cells. Although differentiation of precursor CD4+ T cells into effector Th2 cells is normal, Th1 cell differentiation is impaired. Treatment with IFN-gamma and IL-12 during precursor CD4+ T cell differentiation results in normal Th1 cell development. Primary murine embryonic fibroblasts prepared from mutant embryos have decreased viability and increased genomic DNA fragmentation with UV irradiation. This mutant mouse strain represents a model that may be useful in studies related to signal transduction. | ||
| 002944 | B6.129S2-Tap1tm1Arp/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice homozygous mice for the Tap1tm1Arp targeted mutation are viable and fertile. They are defective in the stable assembly and intracellular transport of class I molecules. They show severely reduced levels of class I surface molecules. They lack CD4-8+ T cells. This phenotype is similar to the mouse RMA-S cell line and human beings with TAP1 and TAP2 deficiencies. This strain should be housed under pathogen free conditions similar to the Prkdcscid/Prkdcscid mouse or any other immunodeficient strain. | ||
| 003641 | B6.129S4-C3tm1Crr/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice homozygous for the C3 (complement component C3) targeted mutation are viable and fertile. Homozygous mutants exhibit an increased susceptibility to lethal infection by Group B streptococci. Reductions in peritoneal mast cell degranulation, production of tumor necrosis factor alpha, neutrophil infiltration and bacterial clearance have also been reported in these mice. Homozygotes also demonstrate a profound defect in antibody response to T cell dependent antigens. They show a diminished level of peanut agglutin+ germinal centers and a failure in isotype switching despite normal B cell signalling in vitro. | ||
| 006087 | B6.129S4-Cxcl10tm1Adl/J | Repository- Live |
| Homozygous mice are viable, fertile, and have no overt morphological or developmental abnormalities. No endogenous gene expression is observed in bone marrow-derived macrophages before or after IFN-gamma stimulation. Homozygous mice have defective T cell responses, including impaired proliferation and IFN-gamma secretion following antigenic challenge (129Sv background). In experimental models of T helper-1 (Th1)-mediated immune responses, homozygous-deletion leads to diminished immune function; contact hypersensitivity is reduced (129Sv background) and diminished threshold for disease expression in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE, human model of multiple sclerosis) (C57BL/6 background). After injection with a neurotropic coronavirus MHV, null mice (on a B6;129Sv background) exhibit impaired viral clearance, decreased CD4+/CD8+ infiltration into the brain, and are protected from viral-induced demyelination. Similarly, homozygous mice (on a C57BL/6 ba
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| 002867 | B6.129S4-Icam1tm1Jcgr/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice homozygous for the Icam1tm1Jcgr targeted mutation are viable and fertile. The phenotype is similar to C57BL/6J-Icam1tm1Bay (Stock No. 002127) but are reported to be less leaky. Characteristics include longer lifespan and nephritis with no apparent lung involvement. | ||
| 002952 | B6.129S4-Il2ratm1Dw/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice homozygous for the Il2ratm1Dw targeted mutation are are characterized by a lymphoproliferative disorder, hemolytic anemia, and an inflammatory bowel disease beginning at approximately 9 weeks of age; also known as p55 gene chain, Ly43, CD25. | ||
| 008102 | B6.129S4-Ltb4r1tm1Adl/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice homozygous for this BLTR (BLT1)-deficient allele are viable and fertile. Northern blot analysis of neutrophils, macrophages, lymph nodes, lungs, and
spleens isolated from homozygous mice show absence of the normal transcript and presence of the expected larger transcript (due to the insertion of the neomycin resistance cassette in exon 2 of the targeted gene), albeit at lower levels than the wild type transcript. Homozygous disruption of this allele confers impaired leukocyte function (chemotaxis, recruitment, firm adhesion). For example, homozygotes exhibit substantially diminished recruitment of eosinophils in a model of peritonitis, effector T cells in a model of allergic pulmonary inflammation, and neutrophils in a model of rheumatoid arthritis. As the G protein-coupled receptor BLTR/BLT1 is expressed on myeloid leukocytes (including neutrophils, macrophages, eosinophils, T cell lymphomas, and effector T cells (TH1 CD4+ cells, TH2 CD4+ cells, and effecto
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| 006198 | B6.129S4-Matktm1Sor/J | Repository- Live |
| Homozygotes are viable and fertile with no behavioral abnormalities. The donating investigator reports homozygous mutants have no endogenous protein expression. Homozygous mice have an approximately 2-fold increase in the primitive hematopoietic stem cell population SPKLS (c-Kit+, Lin-, Sca-1+ in combination with side population cells). Homozygous deficiency also leads to the hyperproliferation of pre-B cells in the presence of Interleukin-7, and impaired IFN-gamma production in lymph and spleen cells upon in vivo antigen challenge. These mutant mice may be useful in studying tyrosine phosphorylation of hematopoietic cells, primitive/early hematopoietic populations, immune cell signaling, and regulation of immunological responses. | ||
| 006122 | B6.129S4-Mbl1tm1Kata Mbl2tm1Kata/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice homozygous for both mannose-binding lectin (MBL)-A and MBL-C targeted mutations (termed MBL-null) are viable, fertile, and normal in size with no obvious developmental defects. Histological examination of multiple organs from 6-10 week old mice shows no abnormalities. MBL-null mice have no endogenous gene expression in liver (the principal site of MBL synthesis) and no protein detectable in serum. While the classical complement pathway is unaffected in MBL-null mice, the lectin-dependent complement pathway is non-functional. MBL-null mice have increased mortality following intravenous injection of S. aureus associated with abnormal serum levels of TNFalpha and IL-6 (decreased at 2h, elevated at 24h post injection). Cyclophosphamide-induced febrile neutropenic MBL-null mice inoculated with S. aureus have greatly increased susceptibility to abscess formation in kidney, liver, and lung (but not spleen). These same treated mice also have persistent bacteremia despite a r
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| 008076 | B6.129S4-Traf1tm1Tsi/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice homozygous for the TRAF1 mutant allele (TRAF1-/-) are viable and fertile. No protein expression from the targeted gene is observed in CD40-stimulated splenocytes isolated from homozygous mice. Homozygous mice on a C57BL/6 congenic background (B6-TRAF1-/-) have abnormal memory T cell survival and impaired influenza virus CD8 T cell responses. Activated B6-TRAF1-/- T cells accumulate increased levels of proapoptotic BH3-only family member Bim, particularly the most toxic isoform, Bims. The donating investigator reports that B6-TRAF1 mutant mice may be difficult to breed and gain more weight than BALB/c-TRAF1 mutant mice. Homozygous mice on a BALB/c congenic background (BALB/c-TRAF1-/-) exhibit acute liver injury and elevated serum liver enzymes following intratracheal TNF-alpha treatment. Furthermore, activated TRAF1-/- T cells have significantly increased expression of Th2 cytokines (IL-4, IL-5 and IL-13) that el
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| 006133 | B6.129S4-Vdrtm1Mbd/J | Repository- Live |
| Heterozygous mice are phenotypically indistinguishable from wildtype siblings. Homozygous mice are viable and fertile with normal survival until approximately 14 months. RNA isolated from the intestine and kidney show a truncated deletion of the second zinc finger coding region followed by a premature termination codon, resulting in the absence of receptor protein. Homozygous mice exhibit an identical phenotype as the human disease hereditary vitamin D-dependent rickets type II (HVDDR). As early as 21 days of age, mutant mice demonstrate hypocalcemia, hypophosphatemia, hyperparathyroidism, increased serum parathyroid hormone, abnormal blood mineral levels, and growth retardation. In addition, renin and plasma angiotensin II levels are increased. Homozygous mice are hypertensive and exhibit cardiachypertrophy. At 4 weeks of age, homozygous mice exhibit perioral and periorbital alopecia that progresses over the entire body by 4 months of age. Rickets and osteomalacia develop by 35 days.
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| 006413 | B6.129S6-Erap1tm1Luc/J | Repository- Live |
| Homozygous mutant mice are viable and fertile. The absence of mRNA in splenocyte and of protein in hepatocyte lysates is confirmed via RT-PCR and immunoblot, respectively. Homozygous mutants display reduced cell surface expression of MHC class Ia and Ib molecules, altered presentation of self- and foreign-antigens, and defective CD8+ T-cell responses against class I-presented antigens. These mutant mice may be useful in immunological studies exploring ERAP1's role in vivo in optimizing peptides for presentation by MHC class I molecules. In an attempt to offer alleles on well-characterized or multiple genetic backgrounds, alleles are frequently moved to a genetic background different from that on which an allele was first characterized. It should be noted that the phenotype could vary from that originally described. We will modify the strain description if necessary as published results become available. | ||
| 004648 | B6.129S6-Tbx21tm1Glm/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice that are homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable, fertile and normal in size. No gene product (mRNA or protein) is detected in isolated lymph node T cells by Northern or Western blot analysis. T cells from the homozygotes do not produce the TH1-type cytokine interferon gamma and secrete elevated levels of TH2-type cytokines in response to in vitro T cell receptor (TCR) cross-linking and in vivo protein antigen immunization. Additionally, mice homozygous for the targeted mutation on this genetic background are susceptible to Leishmania major infections. Without induced sensitization or challenge, female homozygotes display hyper-responsiveness (AHR) with resulting airway remodeling similar to characteristics of asthma. Histological analysis of lung tissue from female homozygous mice, aged 4 to 6 weeks, reveals eosinophil and lymphocyte infiltration of peribronchial and perivenular tissue, thickening of the subepithelial collagen layer, and increased num
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| 005257 | B6.129S7-Itgaltm1Bll/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice that are homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. No gene product (protein) is detected by flow cytometry analysis of isolated neutrophils. Homozygotes exhibit peripheral leukocytosis due to an increased number of neutrophils. Isolated neutrophils do not exhibit increased adhesion to purified ICAM-1 or to endothelial cells. Neutrophil extravasation in response to TNF-alpha is diminished in mutant mice. Isolated neutrophils show decreased attachment strength to endothelial cells as revealed by shear stress detatchment tests. This mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of leukocyte adhesion deficiency type I (LADI), and neutrophil adhesion and extravasation. | ||
| 006112 | B6.129X1-Ela2tm1Sds/J | Repository- Live |
| Homozygous mice are viable, fertile and phenotypically normal in the absence of inflammatory stress. Homozygotes do not express the targeted gene in bone marrow myeloid cells. Homozygous mice have increased susceptibility to sepsis, morbidity, and mortality following intraperitoneal injection of Gram-negative (e.g. (K. pneumoniae and E. coli), but not Gram-positive (e.g. (S. aureus), bacteria. Despite this, mutant mice are not at increased risk to spontaneous infection. Although neutrophil, T cell, and macrophage migration/recruitment to the site of infection is unaffected in homozygous mutant mice, neutrophils show impaired bactericidal activity. Further, homozygous mice treated with a broad-spectrum inflammatory stimulus (zymosan) have impaired leukocyte firm adhesion and transmigration as well as reduced pro-inflammatory cytokine production. Upon exposure to cigarette smoke, homozygous mice are protected from the accumulation of neutrophils and macrophages in th
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| 004265 | B6.129X1-Mpotm1Lus/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice that are homozygous null for the targeted gene are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. No Mpo gene product (mRNA or protein) is detected. Mutant mice exhibit total white blood cell counts and differentials similar to wildtype mice. Neutrophils and monocytes in periperhal blood and bone marrow have no endogenous peroxidase activity. Superoxide production levels in peritoneal exudate cells of mutant mice are similar to levels found in wildtypes mice. Hypochlorous acid production is undetectable in both isolated leukocytes and peritoneal exudate cells. Mutant mice display impaired fungicidal activity due to myeloperoxidase deficiency. When maintained under hyperlipidemic conditions, mutant mice develop atherosclerotic lesions 50% larger than those seen in control mice. | ||
| 007227 | B6.B10ScN-Tlr4lps-del/JthJ | Repository- Live |
| This spontaneous mutation is a 7 kb deletion in the Tlr4 gene, which results in absence of both mRNA and protein and thus exhibits a defective response to LPS stimulation. The functionally similar Tlr4Lps-d mutation found in C3H/HeJ mice is a point mutation that causes an amino acid substitution. The allele for normal LPS response, Tlr4lps-n, occurs in most other C3H and C57BL/10 substrains and most mouse strains. This strain may be used to study the Toll signalling pathway and susceptibility to Gram-negative bacterial infection. | ||
| 006772 | B6.Cg-Foxp3tm2Tch/J | Repository- Live |
| Homozygous mice are viable and fertile with normal T and B cell development. These "Foxp3EGFP" mice co-express EGFP and the regulatory T cell-specific transcription factor Foxp3 under the control of the endogenous promoter. EGFP expression accurately identifies the Foxp3+ T cell population (more than 97% of Foxp3+ T cells were EGFP+), and Foxp3 mRNA expression strictly segregates with EGFP+ T cells. Due to X-inactivation in females, the number of EGFP+CD4+ T cells found in the peripheral blood of heterozygous females was approximately half that of hemizygote males. CD4+EGFP+ cells also exhibit normal regulatory T cell suppression of effector cell proliferation (following stimulation with anti-CD3 and anti-CD28 monclonal antibodies ). Some EGFP expression is noted in a small population of CD8+ thymocytes. These mutant mice may be useful in immunological studies, including studie
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| 006908 | B6.Cg-Ikbketm1Tman/J | Repository- Live |
| Homozygous IKKepsilon mutant mice are viable and fertile. Homozygous deletion results in a complete loss of the endogenous kinase function in lung, spleen, and embryonic fibroblasts. These mice have increased susceptibility to viral infection due to defective inteferon (IFN) signaling. These IKKepsilon mutant mice may be useful in immunological studies involving IFN signaling and host responses to infection. | ||
| 005051 | B6.Cg-KitW-sh/HNihrJaeBsmJ | Repository- Live |
| Kit mutations affect melanogenesis, hematopoiesis and gametogenesis. The sash mutation affects melanoblast survival. Melanoblast density is severely reduced in homozygotes by E12 (Cable et al., 1995). Homozygote are white with black eyes and some pigment around the ears. Heterozygotes are black with a white sash at the midline. The KitW-sh mutation affects Kit expression in a tissue specific manner. Kit expression is abolished in mast cells and mutant mice have a mast cell deficit (Tono et al., 1992, Berrozpe et al., 1999). However, young animals (<4 weeks) have been reported to have mast cells in skin (Yamakazi et al., 1994). KitW-sh mRNA is expressed normally in the cerebellum and is weakly expressed in testis and spleen (Tono et al., 1992). In contrast to the KitW and KitW-v mutations, KitW-sh germ cells and erythrocytes are not affected. Homozygtes have some
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| 007745 | B6.Cg-Mirn155tm1.1Rsky/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice homozygous for this loss-of-function/reporter allele (bic/mir-155-/-) are viable and fertile. The lacZ reporter allows the detection of bic promoter transcriptional activity using fluorescence activated cell sorting (FACS). In homozygotes, miR-155 expression is undetectable in activated splenic B cells. In heterozygotes, approximately 60% of germinal center (GC) B cells express the lacZ reporter whereas the vast majority of the non-GC B cells do not. Homozygous mice exhibit a reduced fraction of GC B cells in the gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT; including Peyer's patches (PPs) and mesenteric lymph nodes (mLNs)). In addition, bic/miR-155-/- B cells exhibit deficient tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and lymphotoxin-α (LT-α) cytokine production. Homozygous mice show impaired T cell-dependent antibody responses, and their T cells show a TH2 cytokine bias (an increased percentage of interleukin-4 (IL-4) producing cells and a decreased percentage of interferon-γ (IFN-&
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| 006097 | B6.Cg-Nfkb1tm1Bal/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice homozygous for the Nfkb1tm1Bal targeted mutation are viable and fertile. Homozygous mutant mice exhibit defective B cell responses, defective responses to infection, and also defects in basal and specific antibody production. These mice may be useful in studies of inflammation and immune responses and signal transduction. 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. | ||
| 006259 | B6.Cg-Pepcb Ptprca Tg(UBC-scFv)2Nemz/J | Repository- Live |
| "Kappa-macroself Ag#2" transgenic mice express a membrane-bound "macroself" superantigen with specificity for the mouse immunoglobulin kappa light chain (IgΚ). Hemizygous mice are viable and fertile. The transgene is expressed in virtually all cells tested, including lymphoid tissue and bone marrow. B cells expressing the IgΚ-macroself superantigen are absent from the peripheral lymphoid organs while Igl+ B cell numbers are substantially increased. Although bone marrow B cell numbers are unchanged, total peripheral B cell populations are reduced by approximately one half. These mice also express the CD45.1 (Ly5.1 or Ptprca) allele, which is atypical for this C57BL/6 (B6) congenic background, and this marker may be used to track donor cell populations in bone marrow transplantation studies with B6 (CD45.2: Ptprcb) mice.
These "kappa-macroself Ag#2" transgenic mice may be useful to study B cell receptor editing and B cell tolerance in a polyclona
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| 004369 | B6.Cg-Rag1tm1Mom Ins2Akita/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice homozygous for the Rag1 targeted mutation and heterozygous for the Akita spontaneous display the diabetes phenotype in the absence of B and T cells and unlike single Akita mice, double mutants do not reject allografts. Mice heterozygous for only the Akita spontaneous mutation are viable and fertile. (Homozygotes typically die by 12 weeks of age from extreme hyperglycemia.) Symptoms in heterozygous mutant mice include hyperglycemia, hypoinsulinemia, polydipsia, and polyuria, beginning at approximately 3-4 weeks of age. The diabetic phenotype is more severe and progressive in heterozygous males than in females. Obesity and insulitis do not accompany diabetes. This double mutant strain is ideally suited for use in allogeneic or xenogeneic islet or stem cell transplantation protocols because the mice are severely immunocompromised and spontaneously develop diabetes at a young age. | ||
| 004201 | B6.Cg-Selplgtm1Fur/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice that are homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. No targeted allele product (mRNA or protein) is detected by Northern blot or immunoassay. Mutant mice exhibit mild neutrophilia. Impaired early neutrophil migration in thioglycolate-induced peritonitis is followed by a delayed recovery to nearly normal levels. Although early trauma-induced leukocyte adhesion and migration is greatly reduced and in vivo leukocyte rolling (leukocyte-endothelial cell interaction) in postcapillary venules is severely decreased, cytokine-induced/E selectin-mediated leukocyte rolling is only slightly reduced in the mutant mice. This mutant mouse strain represents a model that may be useful in studies of leukocyte adhesion and migration in the inflammatory response. | ||
| 005023 | B6.Cg-Thy1a/Cy Tg(TcraTcrb)8Rest/J | Repository- Live |
| This transgenic strain carries a rearranged T cell receptor transgene specific for the mouse homologue (pmel-17) of human SILV (gp100), an enzyme involved in pigment synthesis that is expressed by the majority of malignant melanoma cells including B16 melanoma, as well as by normal melanocytes. The strain is also homozygous for the T lymphocyte specific Thy1a (Thy1.1) allele. CD8+ T cells express a Tcra-V1/Tcrb-V13- transgenic TCR that recognizes an epitope of pmel-17 corresponding to amino acids 25-33 of gp100 presented by H2-Db MHC class I molecules. Greater than 95% of the CD8+ T cells in transgenic mice expressed the transgenic TCR based on the expression of Vbeta13, amounting to about 20% of all splenocytes. T cells in blood and spleen generally expressed baseline levels of the activation/effector markers CD25, CD44, and CD69, indicating that most of the transgenic cells were in the naive state. These transgenic mice in conjunction with the poor
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| 005698 | B6.Cg-Tg(Gfap-Tk)7.1Mvs/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice hemizygous for the transgenic insert are viable, normal in size, and do not display any behavioral abnormalities. Transgenic males are infertile. Proliferating cells that express the herpes simplex virus thymidine kinase (HSV-TK) transgene will metabolize ganciclovir (GCV) to toxic nucleotide analogues and undergo cell death. Transgene-derived HSV-TK is present exclusively in cells expressing endogenous Gfap. This coexpression occurs in brain astrocytes and adult neural stem cells, enteric glia, hepatic stellate cells, and unknown cells in heart, lung, kidney, adrenal, and spleen. Chronic GCV treatment for 21 days depletes GFAP-positive adult neural stem cells from forebrain proliferative zones. GCV treatment eliminated growth of primary multipotent neurospheres cultured from the germinal zones of postnatal and adult, but not early embryonic, transgenic mice. Notably, the same treatment prevented growth of secondary multipotent neurospheres from all three developmental stag
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| 000160 | B6.D2-KitlSl-d/J | Repository- Live |
| The multiple steel mutations (KitlSl) 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 (KitlSl-d/KitlSl-d) and compounds of steel and steel Dickie (KitlSl/KitlSl-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
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| 006495 | B6;129-Trp53bp1tm1Jc/J | Repository- Live |
| Homozygous "53BP1"-deficient mice are viable and fertile, but exhibit retarded growth and generate reduced litter sizes. Protein from the targeted gene is not detected in the testes (by immunoblot) or in mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs) (by immunofluorescence). Homozygotes are immunocompromised, hypersensitive to whole-body irradiation, and develop thymic lymphomas with higher frequency (8%) compared to wildtype by 4-7 months of age. MEFs from homozygous mutant mice have a defective DNA damage response with impaired Chk2 activation. These mutant mice may be useful in studies of the immune system, cancer, tumor suppression, and DNA damage response pathways. | ||
| 002849 | B6;129P-Nfkb1tm1Bal/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice homozygous for the Nfkb1tm1Bal targeted mutation are viable and fertile. Homozygous mutant mice exhibit defective B cell responses, defective responses to infection, and also defects in basal and specific antibody production. | ||
| 003374 | B6;129S2-H2dlAb1-Ea/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice that are homozygous null for MHC class II genes H2-Ab1, H2-Aa, H2-Eb1, H2-Eb2, H2-Ea are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. MHC class II gene products (mRNA or protein) are not detected. A dramatic decrease is observed in the number of CD4 positive T cells in thymus, spleen and lymph nodes. This strain should serve as a suitable recipient of xenogenic Class II MHC transgenes allowing the engineering of mouse models of human MHC Class II-associated diseases. | ||
| 002254 | B6;129S2-Il6tm1Kopf/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable and fertile. No gene product (mRNA) is detected by RT-PCR analysis of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) challenged macrophages. Bioassay and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) analysis of serum from LPS-challenged homozygotes reveals no detectable protein activity. These interleukin 6 (IL6) mutant mice show defects in responses to various viruses and in inflammatory responses to tissue damage or infection. Of note, IL6-mutant mice may be available on different genetic backgrounds including mixed B6;129S2 (Stock No. 002254), C57BL/6J (Stock No. 002650), and BALB/cByJ (Stock No. 001026). | ||
| 002852 | B6;129S4-Jak3tm1Ljb/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice homozygous for the Jak3tm1Ljb mutation are viable and fertile. B cell development is blocked at pre-B resulting in a significant decrease in peripheral IgM+ B cells. The thymus is small but T cell development is relatively normal. There are increased numbers of CD4+ Cd8- cells in some homozygotes. Proliferative responses to mitogenic signals are defective and Il2 receptor signaling is blocked. The overall phenotype results in a severely immunocompromised mouse. | ||
| 002096 | B6;129S7-Rag1tm1Mom/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice homozygous for the Rag1tm1Mom mutation produce no mature T cells or B cells. Their phenotype can be described as a "non-leaky" severe combined immune deficiency (Prkdcscid/Prkdcscid) (Prkdcscid mice produce some B cells and IgM). They have no CD3+ or T cell receptor (TCR) alpha-beta positive cells. The thymus of the mutant mice contains 15 to 130 times fewer cells than heterozygous or wildtype siblings. The thymocytes are CD8-CD4- and most are IL2 receptor positive. Neither the spleen nor bone marrow contain any IgM or IgD staining cells, indicating an absence of mature B cells. These and other data suggest that B cell and T cell development has been arrested at an early stage. Macroscopically, the mutants are indistinguishable from heterozygotes or normal wildtype siblings. | ||
| 003723 | B6;129X1-Il15ratm1Ama/J | Repository- Live |
| Il15ra mediates the high-affinity binding of Il15, a pleiotropic cytokine implicated in the development of innate immune cells. Mice that are homozygous null for Il15ra are viable and fertile. They are lymphopenic as result of decreased proliferation and homing of lymphocytes to peripheral lymph nodes. As a result, marked hypocellularity of lymph nodes is observed. Deficiencies are seen in levels of natural killer cells, natural killer T cells, CD8+ T lymphocytes, TCR delta/gamma intraepithelial lymphocytes and memory phenotype CD8+ T cells. | ||
| 000231 | B6C3Fe a/a-Csf1op/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice homozygous for the osteopetrosis spontaneous mutation (Csf1op) are viable and exhibit osteopetrosis. The osteoclasts are the primary cell type affected in homozygous mutant mice. This results in a generalized macrophage deficiency, monocytopenia, and defective bone remodeling. Homozygous mutant mice also have abnormal calcium regulation, impaired dental growth and female mice fail to lactate. Total leukocyte counts are reduced and marrow cells are decreased to one-tenth of normal control mice. Homozygous mutant mice have a deficient microglia and macrophage response, and therefore may be useful tools to study the role of glia in neurological disease if mated to transgenic models of neurodegenerative disease. | ||
| 004333 | C.129P2(B6)-Il10tm1Cgn/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice homozygous for the Il10tm1Cgn 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
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| 007806 | C.129S(B6)-Stat5atm1Mam/J | Repository- Live |
| Mice homozygous for the targeted mutation are viable, develop normally, and are fertile, but females do not lactate. Mammary ductal development through pregnancy is normal, but lobuloalveolar development is severely reduced, and milk is not secreted even after prolonged suckling. Levels of the closely-related STAT5B protein are also markedly reduced in STAT5A-deficient mice, but STAT5B protein levels increase and phosphorylation is evident after 3 days of suckling. Expression of several milk protein genes is unaffected in homozygous mutants, but whey acidic protein expression is severely reduced. Homozygous males exhibit abnormal prostate morphology and an increase in probasin secretion. Immmunological defects exhib | ||