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Description
The genotypes of the animals provided may not reflect those discussed in the strain description or the mating scheme utilized by The Jackson Laboratory prior to cryopreservation. Please inquire for possible genotypes for this specific strain.
Strain Information
Former Names B6.129(FVB/N)-Gabra1 (Changed: 15-DEC-04 ) Type Congenic; Mutant Strain; Targeted Mutation; Additional information on Genetically Engineered and Mutant Mice. Visit our online Nomenclature tutorial. Additional information on Congenic nomenclature. Species laboratory mouse Donating Investigator IMR Colony, The Jackson Laboratory Description
These mice possess loxP sites on either side of a Gabra1 exon encoding the second transmembrane domain. Mice that are homozygous for this floxed Gabra1 allele are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. When used in conjunction with a Cre recombinase-expressing strain, this strain is useful in generating tissue-specific mutants of Gabra1.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.
Of note, several strains bearing gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA-A) receptor mutations are available from this donating investigator (Dr. Gregg Homanics, University of Pittsburgh), including Gabra1 (Stock No. 004318), Gabra4 (Stock No. 006874), Gabra6 (Stock No. 002710), Gabrb3 (Stock No. 002711), Gabrd (Stock No. 003725), and Gabrg2 (Stock No. 003137).
Development
A targeting vector was constructed containing a selectable marker cassette (Neo/Tk) flanked by loxP sites. The loxP-flanked cassette was placed approximately 0.6 kb 5' of an exon encoding nucleotides 1307-1509. A third loxP- site was placed approximately 0.8 kb 3' of the same exon. The construct was electroporated into 129X1/SvJ x 129S1/Sv-derived R1 embryonic stem (ES) cells. Correctly targeted ES cells were transiently transfected with a supercoiled cre expression plasmid for the purpose of removing the selectable marker cassette. ES cells that had successfully undergone Cre recombination and no longer retained the cassette but did retain the loxP-flanked exon (F) were injected in C57BL/6J blastocysts. The resulting chimeric animals were crossed to C57BL/6 mice and subsequently made homozygous (F/F). The homozygotes were bred to an actin-Cre general deleter on an FVB/N genetic background. Selected mice that were heterozygous for the flanked exon (F/+) and lacked the cre transgene were obtained and crossed to C57BL/6 animals.
Control Information
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Related Strains
Strains carrying other alleles of Gabra1
010948 B6;129-Gabra1tm4Geh/J View Strains carrying other alleles of Gabra1 (1 strain)
Additional Web Information
Introduction to Cre-lox technology
Phenotype
Phenotype Information
assigned by genotype
The following phenotype information may relate to a genetic background differing from this JAX® Mice strain.
Gabra1tm1Geh/Gabra1tm1Geh
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ * C57BL/6J * FVB/N
- normal phenotype
- no abnormal phenotype detected
- mice are equivalent to wild-type mice (MGI Ref ID J:103381)
This mouse can be used to support research in many areas including:
Gabra1tm1Geh relatedNeurobiology Research
Cre-lox System
loxP-flanked Sequences
Receptor Defects
GABA receptor
Research Tools
Cre-lox System
loxP-flanked Sequences
Neurobiology Research
Neurotransmitter Receptor and Synaptic Vesicle Defects
Genes & Alleles
Gene & Allele Information provided by MGI
| Allele Symbol | Gabra1tm1Geh | ||
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| Allele Name | targeted mutation 1, Gregg E Homanics | ||
| Allele Type | Targeted (Floxed/Frt) | ||
| Mutation Made By | Gregg Homanics, University of Pittsburgh | ||
| Strain of Origin | (129X1/SvJ x 129S1/Sv)F1-Kitl<+> | ||
| ES Cell Line Name | R1 | ||
| ES Cell Line Strain | (129X1/SvJ x 129S1/Sv)F1-Kitl<+> | ||
| Gene Symbol and Name | Gabra1, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) A receptor, subunit alpha 1 | ||
| Chromosome | 11 | ||
| Gene Common Name(s) | ECA4; EJM; EJM5; GABAA alpha 1; Gabra-1; | ||
| Molecular Note | A loxP flanked neomycin and thymidine kinase cassette was inserted 5' to sequences corresponding to nucleotides 1307-1509, and a single loxP site was inserted 3' to these sequences. The loxP flanked neomycin selection cassette was removed in ES cells bytransient Cre recombinase expression prior to the production of chimeric mice, leaving a single loxP site in place of the cassette. [MGI Ref ID J:70505] | ||
Genotyping
Genotyping Information
Genotyping Protocols
Gabra1tm1Geh, Standard PCR
Helpful Links
Genotyping resources and troubleshooting
References
References provided by MGI
Selected Reference(s)
Vicini S; Ferguson C; Prybylowski K; Kralic J; Morrow AL; Homanics GE. 2001. GABA(A) receptor alpha1 subunit deletion prevents developmental changes of inhibitory synaptic currents in cerebellar neurons. J Neurosci 21(9):3009-16. [PubMed: 11312285] [MGI Ref ID J:70505]
Additional References
Gabra1tm1Geh relatedBriatore F; Patrizi A; Viltono L; Sassoe-Pognetto M; Wulff P. 2010. Quantitative organization of GABAergic synapses in the molecular layer of the mouse cerebellar cortex. PLoS One 5(8):e12119. [PubMed: 20711348] [MGI Ref ID J:163757]
Goldstein PA; Elsen FP; Ying SW; Ferguson C; Homanics GE; Harrison NL. 2002. Prolongation of hippocampal miniature inhibitory postsynaptic currents in mice lacking the GABA(A) receptor alpha1 subunit. J Neurophysiol 88(6):3208-17. [PubMed: 12466441] [MGI Ref ID J:103381]
Heldt SA; Ressler KJ. 2010. Amygdala-specific reduction of alpha1-GABAA receptors disrupts the anticonvulsant, locomotor, and sedative, but not anxiolytic, effects of benzodiazepines in mice. J Neurosci 30(21):7139-51. [PubMed: 20505082] [MGI Ref ID J:165047]
Zeller A; Crestani F; Camenisch I; Iwasato T; Itohara S; Fritschy JM; Rudolph U. 2008. Cortical glutamatergic neurons mediate the motor sedative action of diazepam. Mol Pharmacol 73(2):282-91. [PubMed: 17965197] [MGI Ref ID J:148144]
Health & husbandry
The genotypes of the animals provided may not reflect those discussed in the strain description or the mating scheme utilized by The Jackson Laboratory prior to cryopreservation. Please inquire for possible genotypes for this specific strain.
Health & Colony Maintenance Information
Animal Health Reports
Production of mice from cryopreserved embryos or sperm occurs in a maximum barrier room, RG10/RG30.Colony Maintenance
Breeding & Husbandry This strain originated on a B6;129 background, was crossed to a pure FVB/N mouse once (a Cre strain) and then crossed to C57BL/6 animals for at least 6 generations (2/02).Coat color expected from breeding:Black Diet Information LabDiet® 5K52/5K67
Purchasing information
Pricing, Supply Level & Notes, Controls
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Cryopreserved
Cryopreserved Mice - Ready for Recovery
Animals Provided
Price (US dollars $) Cryorecovery* $1980.00 At least two mice that carry the mutation (if it is a mutant strain) will be provided. Their genotypes may not reflect those discussed in the strain description. Please inquire for possible genotypes and see additional details below.
Embryos
Price (US dollars $) Frozen Embryo $1600.00 Standard Supply
Cryopreserved. Ready for recovery. Please refer to pricing and supply notes for further information.
Supply Notes
- Cryopreserved Embryos
Available to most shipping destinations1
This strain is also available as cryopreserved embryos2. Orders for cryopreserved embryos may be placed with our Customer Service Department. Experienced technicians at The Jackson Laboratory have recovered frozen embryos of this strain successfully. We will provide you enough embryos to perform two embryo transfers. The Jackson Laboratory does not guarantee successful recovery at your facility. For complete information on purchasing embryos, please visit our Cryopreserved Embryos web page.
1 Shipments cannot be made to Australia due to Australian government import restrictions.
2 Embryos for most strains are cryopreserved at the two cell stage while some strains are cryopreserved at the eight cell stage. If this information is important to you, please contact Customer Service.- Cryorecovery - Standard.
We will fulfill your order by providing at least two pair of mice, at least one animal of each pair carrying the mutation of interest. The total number of animals provided, their gender and genotype will vary. Please inquire if larger numbers of animals with specific genotype and genders are needed. Animals typically ship between 13 and 16 weeks from the date of your order. If a second cryorecovery is needed in order to provide the minimum number of animals, animals will ship within 25 weeks. IMPORTANT NOTE: The genotypes of animals provided may not reflect the mating scheme utilized by The Jackson Laboratory prior to cryopreservation, or that discussed in the strain description. Please inquire about possible genotypes which will be recovered for this specific strain. The Jackson Laboratory cannot guarantee the reproductive success of mice shipped to your facility. If the mice are lost after the first three days (post-arrival) or do not produce progeny at your facility, a new order and fee will be necessary.Cryorecovery to establish a Dedicated Supply for greater quantities of mice.
Mice recovered can be used to establish a dedicated colony to contractually supply you mice according to your requirements. Price by quotation. For more information on Dedicated Supply, please contact JAX® Services, Tel: 1-800-422-6423 (from U.S.A., Canada or Puerto Rico only) or 1-207-288-5845 (from any location).
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Cryopreserved
Cryopreserved Mice - Ready for Recovery
Animals Provided
Price (US dollars $) Cryorecovery* $2574.00 At least two mice that carry the mutation (if it is a mutant strain) will be provided. Their genotypes may not reflect those discussed in the strain description. Please inquire for possible genotypes and see additional details below.
Embryos
Price (US dollars $) Frozen Embryo $2080.00 Standard Supply
Cryopreserved. Ready for recovery. Please refer to pricing and supply notes for further information.
Supply Notes
- Cryopreserved Embryos
Available to most shipping destinations1
This strain is also available as cryopreserved embryos2. Orders for cryopreserved embryos may be placed with our Customer Service Department. Experienced technicians at The Jackson Laboratory have recovered frozen embryos of this strain successfully. We will provide you enough embryos to perform two embryo transfers. The Jackson Laboratory does not guarantee successful recovery at your facility. For complete information on purchasing embryos, please visit our Cryopreserved Embryos web page.
1 Shipments cannot be made to Australia due to Australian government import restrictions.
2 Embryos for most strains are cryopreserved at the two cell stage while some strains are cryopreserved at the eight cell stage. If this information is important to you, please contact Customer Service.- Cryorecovery - Standard.
We will fulfill your order by providing at least two pair of mice, at least one animal of each pair carrying the mutation of interest. The total number of animals provided, their gender and genotype will vary. Please inquire if larger numbers of animals with specific genotype and genders are needed. Animals typically ship between 13 and 16 weeks from the date of your order. If a second cryorecovery is needed in order to provide the minimum number of animals, animals will ship within 25 weeks. IMPORTANT NOTE: The genotypes of animals provided may not reflect the mating scheme utilized by The Jackson Laboratory prior to cryopreservation, or that discussed in the strain description. Please inquire about possible genotypes which will be recovered for this specific strain. The Jackson Laboratory cannot guarantee the reproductive success of mice shipped to your facility. If the mice are lost after the first three days (post-arrival) or do not produce progeny at your facility, a new order and fee will be necessary.Cryorecovery to establish a Dedicated Supply for greater quantities of mice.
Mice recovered can be used to establish a dedicated colony to contractually supply you mice according to your requirements. Price by quotation. For more information on Dedicated Supply, please contact JAX® Services, Tel: 1-800-422-6423 (from U.S.A., Canada or Puerto Rico only) or 1-207-288-5845 (from any location).
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Standard Supply
Cryopreserved. Ready for recovery. Please refer to pricing and supply notes for further information.
General Supply Notes
- This strain is included in the Induced Mutant Resource Colony collection.
- Genomic DNA is available for this strain from the Mouse DNA Resource.
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