Search Criteria: Research Area is "Internal/Organ Research: Other Organ Defects (Zuckerkanl)"
| Stock Number |
Strain Name Strain Description |
Standard Supply |
| 003266 | B6;129S7-Epas1tm1Rus/J | Repository-Cryopreserved |
| Mice homozygous for the Epas1tm1Rus targeted mutation develop normally until embryonic day 11.5. Beginning at embryonic day 12.5 the ratio of homozygous embryos begins to decline and by day 16.5 there are no viable mutant embryos. Overall morphological development, including the circulatory system, is normal. Of particular interest however, is a pronounced bradycardia in homozygous mutant mice. Catecholamine levels in homozygous mutant mice are also significantly lower than wildtype controls. Administration of the catecholamine precursor DOPS to pregnant females rescues approximately 40% of mutant embryos. Embryos that survive to birth appear runted, fail to nurse, and die within 24 hours of birth. These results suggest a pivotal role of EPAS1 in catecholamine homeostasis. Heterozygous mice from this strain contain a modified lacZ gene in the targeting construct. This characteristic makes this strain useful as a marker for endothelial cells. | ||
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