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Former Names RIII/NhsJ (Changed: 15-DEC-04 ) RIII/Sa (Changed: 15-DEC-04 ) Type Inbred Strain; Additional information on Inbred Strains. Visit our online Nomenclature tutorial. Species laboratory mouse H2 Haplotype g Generation ?+F6p
Generation DefinitionsAppearance
albino
Related Genotype: A/A Tyrc/ Tyr cDescription
The original RIII strain was known for its high incidence of hormone-dependent mammary tumors transmissible by milk-born MMTV. The RIII/ImrNhsJ substrain is reported to show a pattern of virus expression and tumor incidence similar to the RIII strain (Sarkar, et al. 2004). RIII/ImrNhsJ mice carry the following endogenous MMTV loci: Mtv-6, 8, 14, 17 and possibly 21 (Popken-Harris, et al. 2001). Exogenous MMTV infection leads to the deletion of CD4+ Vbeta-2 and Vbeta-8 peripheral and central T cells (Uz-Zaman, et al. 2003). It is possible to modulate mammary tumor incidence using high and low calorie diets (Li, et al. 1994). RIII/ImrNhsJ mice infected with exogenous MMTV may be useful for studies of human breast cancer activated by insertional mutagenesis.NOTE: Mice distributed by The Jackson Laboratory are not infected with MMTV. Regrettably, we do not have a source for the virus.
Development
The original RIII line was inbred at the Institut du Radium, Paris by Dobrovolskia-Zavadskaia in 1928 (Hilkens, et al. 1981). This substrain was transferred to Dr. Moore at the Institute of Medical Research (Imr) in Camden, New Jersey in 1950, then to Dr. Nural H. Sarkar (Nhs) at the Medical College of Georgia in 1974. Dr. Sarker donated this strain to The Jackson Laboratory in 2004.
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Phenotypic Data
Festing Inbred Strain Characteristics: RIII
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Research Applications
This mouse can be used to support research in many areas including:
Cancer Research
Increased Tumor Incidence
Mammary Gland Tumors
Sarkar NH; Golovkina T; Uz-Zaman T. 2004. RIII/Sa Mice with a High Incidence of Mammary Tumors Express Two Exogenous Strains and One Potential Endogenous Strain of Mouse Mammary Tumor Virus. (Erratum v 78(7):3803) J Virol 78(2):1055-62. [PubMed: 14694140] [MGI Ref ID J:87504]
Uz-Zaman T; Ignatowicz L; Sarkar NH. 2003. Mouse mammary tumor viruses expressed by RIII/Sa mice with a high incidence of mammary tumors interact with the V beta-2- and V beta-8-specific T cells during viral infection. Virology 314(1):294-304. [PubMed: 14517082] [MGI Ref ID J:85844]
Animal Health Reports
Production of mice from cryopreserved embryos or sperm occurs in a maximum barrier room, G200.Colony Maintenance
Breeding & Husbandry To maintain viral infectivity and high viral titer, the donating investigator recommends maintaining the strain by sibling matings of the third gestation or higher. Virgin mice fed a standard diet develop tumors at an incidence of 60-70% by 10-12 months, breeding mice develop tumors at an incidence of 90-100% (Li, et al 1994). Virgin mice on a high calorie (16 kcal/day) low fat (5% corn oil) diet have an increased tumor incidence of 73% (Li, et al 1994).
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Cryopreserved Mice - Ready for Recovery
Animals Provided
Price (US dollars $) Cryorecovery* $2250.00 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 on the strain data sheet 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.
Progeny testing is not required.
The average number of mice provided from recovery of our cryopreserved strains is 10. The total number of animals provided, their gender and genotype will vary. 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. Please inquire if larger numbers of animals with specific genotype and genders are needed. Animals typically ship between 11 and 14 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 Mice - Ready for Recovery
Animals Provided
Price (US dollars $) Cryorecovery* $2925.00 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 on the strain data sheet 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.
Progeny testing is not required.
The average number of mice provided from recovery of our cryopreserved strains is 10. The total number of animals provided, their gender and genotype will vary. 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. Please inquire if larger numbers of animals with specific genotype and genders are needed. Animals typically ship between 11 and 14 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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