Strain Name:

B6.129S7-Efnb2tm1And/J

Stock Number:

006039

Availability:

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Description

Strain Information

Type Congenic; Mutant Strain; Targeted Mutation;
Additional information on Genetically Engineered Mutant Mice.
Specieslaboratory mouse
GenerationN3+2F1PN1
 
Donating Investigator David Anderson,   California Institute of Technology

Description
Mice homozygous for this targeted mutation show growth retardation and enlargement of the heart at embryonic day 10 (E10), with 100% lethality occurring around E11. Reporter protein expression patterns are consistent with arterial, but not venous, expression of the endogenous gene; prominent lacZ signal is observed in hindbrain and somites, with lower levels in aorta and heart as early as E8.25. Expression in the yolk sac was first detected at E8.5, and is also observed in nephrogenic mesoderm and branchial arches. Homozygous embryos show defective angiogenic remodeling at the capillary plexus stage in both yolk sac and head. Endothelial vessel support cell differentiation of the yolk sac is also defective. Homozygotes lack myocardial trabecular extensions, and capillary ingrowth into the neural tube does not occur. Heterozygous mice are viable, fertile, exhibit no behavioral defects, and have identical lacZ expression patterns. These mutant mice may be useful in studying the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying vasculogenesis and angiogenesis, the topography of neovascularization, and adult neovascularization, including tumor angiogenesis.

The developmental abnormalities in homozygous mice closely resemble those observed for mutant mice bearing a lacZ-expressing null mutation of the ephrin B2 receptor (see Stock No. 006044 Ephb4tm1And).

Development
A targeting vector was designed with a tau-lacZ coding sequence immediately followed by a PGKneo gene. This sequence was inserted in-frame after the translational start ATG and replaced the latter portion of exon 1 of the endogenous gene. The construct was microinjected into 129S7/SvEvBrd-derived AB1 embryonic stem (ES) cells. Correctly targeted ES cells were injected into blastocysts and the resulting chimeric males were bred to C57BL/6 females. Heterozygous mice were bred to C57BL/6 for at least 3 generations before arriving at The Jackson Laboratory. Upon arrival, heterozygotes were bred with C57BL/6J for more than two generations.

Control Information

  Control
   Wild-type from the colony
   000664 C57BL/6J
 
  Considerations for Choosing Controls

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005831   B6.129P2-Ppm1ftm1Dgen/J
005827   B6.129P2-Ptch2tm1Dgen/J
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Strains carrying other alleles of Efnb2
006042   B6.129S7-Efnb2tm2And/J
007843   B6;129S4-Efnb2tm2Sor/J
View Strains carrying other alleles of Efnb2     (2 strains)

Additional Web Information

Congenic Nomenclature
Fluorescent Proteins/lacZ Systems

Phenotype

Phenotype Information

View Mammalian Phenotype Terms

Mammalian Phenotype Terms
      assigned by genotype

The following phenotype information may relate to a genetic background differing from this JAX® Mice strain.

Efnb2tm1And/Efnb2tm1And

        involves: 129S7/SvEvBrd
  • lethality-prenatal/perinatal
  • embryonic lethality during organogenesis (MGI Ref ID J:75288)
    • all homozygotes die by E11
  • embryogenesis phenotype
  • abnormal vitelline vasculature (MGI Ref ID J:75288)
    • at E9.5, intercalation bidirectional growth of arteries and veins in the yolk sac is absent in mutants across the anterior-posterior compared to heterozygous controls
    • defects in yolk sac angiogenesis are apparent at 9.0, becoming prominent at E9.5
    • in the anterior region of the yolk sac, there is a block to remodeling at the capillary plexus stage for arterial and venous vessels at E9-9.5
    • support cells in mutants are more rounded in appearance in contrast to the elongated support cells associated with the endothelial vessels in control heterozygotes at E10 and 10.5
    • in contrast to heterozygote yolk sacs, capillary diameter appears relatively uniform between E9.5 through E10.5 rather than increasing; mutant capillaries fail to delaminate from the basal endodermal layer
  • embryonic growth retardation (MGI Ref ID J:75288)
    • apparent by E10
  • growth/size phenotype
  • embryonic growth retardation (MGI Ref ID J:75288)
    • apparent by E10
  • cardiovascular system phenotype
  • *normal* cardiovascular system phenotype (MGI Ref ID J:75288)
    • formation of major vessels in the trunk of the embryo is normal
    • iintersomitic vessels originating from the dorsal aorta form normally at E9.5
    • abnormal cardiac muscle morphology (MGI Ref ID J:119151)
      • marker analysis indicates that ventricular myocardial differentiation is impaired
      • failure of myocardial trabecular formation (MGI Ref ID J:75288)
        • at E10, myocardial trabecular extensions are absent
    • abnormal cardinal vein morphology (MGI Ref ID J:75288)
      • anterior branches of the anterior cardinal vein form but are slightly dilated
    • abnormal endocardium morphology (MGI Ref ID J:75288)
      • between E8.5 and 9 primitive endocardium is only mildly perturbed compared to controls
      • at E10, the endocardium shows pronounced disorganization
    • abnormal heart ventricle morphology (MGI Ref ID J:119151)
      • marker analysis indicates that ventricular myocardial differentiation is impaired
      • however, ventricular cell proliferation is normal
    • abnormal vasculogenesis (MGI Ref ID J:75288)
      • embryonic angiogenesis is defective such that the capillary bed in the heads of mutant embryos appears dilated and apparently arrested at the primary plexus stage
      • anterior-most branches of the internal carotid artery fail to develop
      • capillary ingrowth into the neural tube fails to occur; endothelial cells remain associated with the surface of the developing spinal cord
    • enlarged heart (MGI Ref ID J:75288)
      • heart is enlarged in E10 embryos
  • muscle phenotype
  • abnormal cardiac muscle morphology (MGI Ref ID J:119151)
    • marker analysis indicates that ventricular myocardial differentiation is impaired
    • failure of myocardial trabecular formation (MGI Ref ID J:75288)
      • at E10, myocardial trabecular extensions are absent
View Research Applications

Research Applications
This mouse can be used to support research in many areas including:

Cardiovascular Research
Vascular Defects

Developmental Biology Research
Embryonic Lethality (Homozygous)
Internal/Organ Defects (heart: vasculature)
Internal/Organ Defects (vasculature)

Research Tools
lacZ Expression
Cancer Research (endothelial cell marker for neovascularization)
Cardiovascular Research (endothelial cell marker (lacZ) for neovascularization)
Cardiovascular Research (endothelial cell marker for neovascularization)
Developmental Biology Research
Genetics Research (Tissue/Cell Markers: endothelial cell markers for neovascularization)
Genetics Research (Tissue/Cell Markers: endothelial cells)

Genes & Alleles

Gene & Allele Information

Allele Symbol Efnb2tm1And
Allele Name targeted mutation 1, David J Anderson
Allele Type Targeted (Reporter)
Common Name(s) EphrinB2LacZ; EphrinB2tlacz; ephrin-B2tlacZ;
Mutation Made By David Anderson,   California Institute of Technology
Strain of Origin129S7/SvEvBrd-Hprt1<+>
ES Cell Line NameAB1
ES Cell Line Strain129S7/SvEvBrd-Hprt1<+>
Site of ExpressionlacZ expression is detected in hindbrain and somites, with lower levels detected in aorta and heart at embryonic day 8.25 (E8.25). Expression is detected in the yolk sac at E8.5 and is also detected in nephrogenic mesoderm and branchial arches.
Gene Symbol and Name Efnb2, ephrin B2
Chromosome 8
Gene Common Name(s) ELF-2; EPLG5; Epl5; HTKL; Htk-L; LERK-5; LERK5; MGC126226; MGC126227; MGC126228; NLERK-1; eph-related receptor tyrosine kinase ligand 5;
Molecular Note The targeting strategy involved deleting the signal sequence and fusing a tau-lacZ PGK-neomycin cassette in frame with the initiation codon. There was no expression of endogenous mRNA by in situ hybridization in homozygous mutant animals. Heterozygous embryos expressed beta-galactosidase in a pattern that was indistinguishable from the endogenous expression pattern. [MGI Ref ID J:75288]

Genotyping

Genotyping Information

Genotyping Protocols

Efnb2tm1And, SEP PCR, vers. 1

Helpful Links

Optimizing PCR Protocols

References

References

Selected Reference(s)

Wang HU; Chen ZF; Anderson DJ. 1998. Molecular distinction and angiogenic interaction between embryonic arteries and veins revealed by ephrin-B2 and its receptor Eph-B4. Cell 93(5):741-53. [PubMed: 9630219]  [MGI Ref ID J:75288]

Additional References

Efnb2tm1And related

Gerety SS; Anderson DJ. 2002. Cardiovascular ephrinB2 function is essential for embryonic angiogenesis. Development 129(6):1397-410. [PubMed: 11880349]  [MGI Ref ID J:74909]

Grego-Bessa J; Luna-Zurita L; del Monte G; Bolos V; Melgar P; Arandilla A; Garratt AN; Zang H; Mukouyama YS; Chen H; Shou W; Ballestar E; Esteller M; Rojas A; Perez-Pomares JM; de la Pompa JL. 2007. Notch signaling is essential for ventricular chamber development. Dev Cell 12(3):415-29. [PubMed: 17336907]  [MGI Ref ID J:119151]

Hayashi S; Asahara T; Masuda H; Isner JM; Losordo DW. 2005. Functional ephrin-B2 expression for promotive interaction between arterial and venous vessels in postnatal neovascularization. Circulation 111(17):2210-8. [PubMed: 15851594]  [MGI Ref ID J:109693]

Krebs LT; Shutter JR; Tanigaki K; Honjo T; Stark KL; Gridley T. 2004. Haploinsufficient lethality and formation of arteriovenous malformations in Notch pathway mutants. Genes Dev 18(20):2469-73. [PubMed: 15466160]  [MGI Ref ID J:93125]

Lavine KJ; Kovacs A; Ornitz DM. 2008. Hedgehog signaling is critical for maintenance of the adult coronary vasculature in mice. J Clin Invest 118(7):2404-14. [PubMed: 18568073]  [MGI Ref ID J:137685]

Lavine KJ; Long F; Choi K; Smith C; Ornitz DM. 2008. Hedgehog signaling to distinct cell types differentially regulates coronary artery and vein development. Development 135(18):3161-71. [PubMed: 18725519]  [MGI Ref ID J:138814]

Mallory BP; Mead TJ; Wiginton DA; Kulkarni RM; Greenberg JM; Akeson AL. 2006. Lymphangiogenesis in the developing lung promoted by VEGF-A. Microvasc Res 72(1-2):62-73. [PubMed: 16806288]  [MGI Ref ID J:129289]

Sorensen LK; Brooke BS; Li DY; Urness LD. 2003. Loss of distinct arterial and venous boundaries in mice lacking endoglin, a vascular-specific TGFbeta coreceptor. Dev Biol 261(1):235-50. [PubMed: 12941632]  [MGI Ref ID J:85366]

Health & husbandry

Health & Colony Maintenance Information

Colony Maintenance

Breeding & HusbandryWhen maintaining a live colony, these mice are bred as heterozygotes. Homozygous mice die in utero.

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Pricing, Supply Level & Notes, Controls, General Terms & Conditions

Pricing

Pricing for USA, Canada and Mexico shipping destinations View International pricing
Weeks of AgePrice*Gender
Cryorecovery Fee $1900.00
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Weeks of AgePrice*Gender
Cryorecovery Fee $2470.00
*Price(s) in US dollars ($)

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Standard SupplyRepository-Cryopreserved. Must Be Recovered. Please refer to pricing and supply notes for further information.
Supply Notes
  • Cryorecovery - Standard.
    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 males and two females (two pairs) will be provided, 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 delivery time to approximately 25 weeks. At least one member of each pair will be of known genotype and will carry the mutation if it is a mutant strain. Please note that 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. Price represents a repository maintenance fee, which includes the cost of recovery of the strain from the cryopreservation resource and the periodic replacement of the frozen embryos used for recovery.

    Cryorecovery to establish a Dedicated Supply for greater quantities of mice.
    One to two pairs will be recovered to establish a Dedicated Supply of mice. Price by quotation. For more information on Dedicated Supply, please contact JAX® Services, Tel: 1-800-422-6423 or 1-207-288-5845.

  • This strain is included in the Induced Mutant Resource Colony collection.

Control Information

  Control
   Wild-type from the colony
   000664 C57BL/6J
 
  Considerations for Choosing Controls
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No Warranty

MICE, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS”. THE LABORATORY EXTENDS NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, WITH RESPECT TO MICE, PRODUCTS OR SERVICES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT, TRADEMARK, OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS.

In case of dissatisfaction for a valid reason and claimed in writing by a purchaser within ninety (90) days of receipt of MICE, products or services, The Jackson Laboratory will, at its option, provide credit or replacement for the MICE or product received or the services provided.

No Liability

In no event shall The Jackson Laboratory, its trustees, directors, officers, employees, and affiliates be liable for any causes of action or damages, including any direct, indirect, special, or consequential damages, arising out of the provision of MICE, products or services, including economic damage or injury to property and lost profits, and including any damage arising from acts or negligence on the part of The Jackson Laboratory, its agents or employees. In purchasing or receiving MICE, products or services from The Jackson Laboratory, purchaser or recipient, or any party claiming by or through them, expressly releases and discharges The Jackson Laboratory from all such causes of action or damages, and further agrees to defend and indemnify The Jackson Laboratory from any costs or damages arising out of any third party claims.

MICE and biological materials are to be used in a safe manner and in accordance with all applicable governmental rules and regulations.

The foregoing represents the General Terms and Conditions applicable to The Jackson Laboratory’s MICE, products and services. In addition, special terms and conditions of sale of certain MICE, products and services may be set forth separately in The Jackson Laboratory web pages, catalogs, price lists, contracts, and/or other documents, and these special terms and conditions shall also govern the sale of these MICE, products and services by The Jackson Laboratory, and by its licensees and distributors.

Acceptance of delivery of MICE, products or services shall be deemed agreement to these terms and conditions. No purchase order or other document transmitted by purchaser or recipient that may modify the terms and conditions hereof, shall be in any way binding on The Jackson Laboratory, and instead the terms and conditions set forth herein, including any special terms and conditions set forth separately, shall govern the sale of MICE, products services by The Jackson Laboratory.


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