Strain Name: |
B6C3Fe a/a-Pitpnavb/J |
|---|---|
Stock Number: |
000246 |
Availability: | Repository-Cryopreserved |
Price and Supply Information | |
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| Former Name |
B6C3Fe a/a-Pitpnvb/J (Changed: 14-MAR-05
) |
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B6C3Fe-a/a-Pitpnvb (Changed: 15-DEC-04
) | |
| Genes & Alleles | Pitpna; Pitpnavb; a; |
Type JAX® GEMM® Strain - Mutant Strain Additional information on JAX® GEMM® Strains. Type JAX® GEMM® Strain - Spontaneous Mutation Species laboratory mouse Generation N14 Strain Description
Mice homozygous for the vibrator spontaneous mutation (Pitpnvb) are recognizable at 10 to 12 days of age by a fine rapid tremor. This is followed by a degenerative phase in which there is progressive development of ascending motor paralysis and coarse cerebellar tremor, and finally a terminal phase in which there is loss of consciousness and death. Death occurs by 30 days of age in vibrator mutant mice on an inbred genetic background but many derived from outcrosses may live to 6 months. Mammary glands in homozygotes exhibit underdeveloped alveolar and ductal structures and the fat pad is composed predominantly of brown adipose tissue (Monaco et al., 2004). Neutral lipids are increased two to four fold in the livers of homozygotes (Monaco et al., 2004). The expression of phosphatidylinositol transfer protein alpha is decreased 65-85% compared to wildtype littermates (Monaco et al., 2004).Strain Development
The vibrator mutation arose spontaneously in the DBA/2J strain.
Mammalian Phenotype Terms assigned by genotype |
| Allele Symbol | Pitpnavb | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Allele Name | vibrator | ||
| Common Name(s) | vb; | ||
| Strain of Origin | DBA/2J | ||
| Gene Symbol and Name | Pitpna, phosphatidylinositol transfer protein, alpha | ||
| Chromosome | 11 | ||
| Gene Common Name(s) | MGC99649; PITPN; PITPalpha; Pitp alpha; Pitpn; VIB1A; phosphatidylinositol transfer protein; vb; vibrator; | ||
| General Note | Homozygotes are recognizable at 10 to 12 days of age by a fine rapid tremor. This is followed by a degenerative phase in which there is progressive development of ascending motor paralysis and coarse cerebellar tremor, and finally a terminal phase in which there is loss of consciousness and death. Selected neurons in spinal cord and later in brainstem and cerebellum show progressive degenerative changes featuring dilated cisternae of endoplasmic reticulum in cell bodies, dendrites, and axons, with eventual severe intracellular vacuolization and some cell death. Homozygotes with an inbred genetic background die by 30 days old, but many derived from outcrosses may live to 6 months (J:6896). | ||
| Molecular Note | The vibrator mutation appeared spontaneously at the Jackson Laboratory in 1961. Genomic sequences from mutant and wild-type mice showed this allele comprises an intracisternal A particle retroposon insertion in intron 4 at nucleotide 20,156. A P1 clone,4232, of ~ 76 kb completely complemented the mutation. [MGI Ref ID J:40754] | ||
| Allele Symbol | a | ||
| Allele Name | nonagouti | ||
| Allele | Control | |
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| Pitpnavb | Untyped from the colony | |
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| Strain Name: | B6C3Fe a/a-Pitpnavb/J |
| Stock Number: | 000246 |
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| Cryorecovery Fee | $2470.00 | ||||
| Standard Supply | Repository-Cryopreserved. Must Be Recovered. Please refer to pricing and supply notes for further information. |
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| Supply Notes |
Cryorecovery of Strains Needing Progeny Testing. The recovery process begins when a signed agreement form is returned to the Customer Service Department after order placement. Although results vary by strain, at least two untested males and two untested females (two pairs) will be recovered, typically within 15 weeks of our receipt of the signed agreement form. If the first recovery attempt is unsuccessful or only one pair is recovered, a second recovery will be done, extending the overall recovery time to approximately 25 weeks. However, all pups recovered will be sent. Progeny testing is required to identify the genotype of mice of this strain, as a genotyping assay is not available. This type of testing involves breeding the recovered animals and assessing the phenotype of the offspring in order to identify animals carrying the mutation of interest. We can perform the progeny testing for you as a service or we can ship all recovered animals (at least two untested pairs) to you for progeny testing at your facility. If you perform the progeny testing, there is NO guarantee that a carrier will be identified. If we perform progeny testing as a service, additional breeding time will be required. In this case, when a male and female (one pair) are identified that carry the mutation, they and their offspring will be shipped. Delivery time for strains requiring progeny testing often exceeds 25 weeks and may take 12 months or more due to the difficulties in breeding some strains. The progeny testing cost is in addition to the recovery cost and is based on the number of boxes used and the time taken to produce the mice identified as carrying the mutation. Please note that identified pairs may not reflect the mating scheme utilized by The Jackson Laboratory prior to cryopreservation of the strain. Mating schemes are sometimes modified for successful cryopreservation. Please contact Customer Service for more information on the cost of progeny testing for a strain: Tel: 1-800-422-6423 or 1-207-288-5845. Cryorecovery to establish a Dedicated Supply for greater quantities of mice |
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