Description

Strain Information

Type Mutant Stock; Targeted Mutation; Additional information on Genetically Engineered Mutant Mice. Species laboratory mouse Generation ?pN1   Donating Investigator David Clapham,   HHMI/Children's Hospital

Description
Mice homozygous for this targeted mutation are viable and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. Male homozygotes are infertile due to a defect in sperm motility. Their sperm fails to develop the hyperactive motility pattern required for fertilization. No morphological differences between wildtype and mutant spermatozoa have been observed. No protein product from the targeted gene is detected in testis tissue. Female homozygotes reproduce normally. This strain may be useful in studies of male infertility.

Development
A targeting vector containing a neomycin resistance gene was used to replace exons 5-8. The construct was electroporated into 129S4/SvJae-derived J1 embryonic stem (ES) cells. Correctly targeted ES cells were injected into C57BL/6 blastocysts. Chimeric animals were crossed with 129S1/Sv. The strain was backcrossed three times to 129S1/Sv by the donating laboratory.

Control Information

	Control
	002448 129S1/SvImJ	(approximate)
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Phenotype

Phenotype Information

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Mammalian Phenotype Terms

      assigned by genotype

Catsper4^tm1Clph/Catsper4^tm1Clph

        involves: 129S4/SvJae

• reproductive system phenotype
• abnormal sperm physiology (MGI Ref ID J:116406)
  • calcium-selective pH sensitive sperm current (I_CatSper) is not detectable
• abnormal sperm motility (MGI Ref ID J:116406)
  • percent motility of mutant sperm decreases more rapidly than wild-type
• asthenozoospermia (MGI Ref ID J:116406)
  • after 90 minutes in viscous conditions, sperm lose their motility compared to wild-type which move more vigorously than initially
• impaired sperm capacitation (MGI Ref ID J:116406)
  • many capacitated sperm cells that can not hyperactivate motility exhibit decreased bending in midpiece of proximal flagellum
• male infertility (MGI Ref ID J:116406)
  • males mated with wild-type females sire no litters
• teratozoospermia (MGI Ref ID J:116406)
  • maximal bending angle of principal bend in midpiece of flagellum is 49% compared to 92% in wild-type

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Research Applications

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

Reproductive Biology Research
Fertility Defects (males only)

Genes & Alleles

Gene & Allele Information

Allele Symbol		Catsper4tm1Clph
Allele Name		targeted mutation 1, David E Clapham
Allele Type		Targeted (knock-out)
Mutation Made By		David Clapham,   HHMI/Children's Hospital
Strain of Origin		129S4/SvJae
ES Cell Line Name		J1
ES Cell Line Strain		129S4/SvJae
Gene Symbol and Name		Catsper4, cation channel, sperm associated 4
Chromosome		4
Gene Common Name(s)		MGC149223; RGD1565213;
Molecular Note		Exons 5-8, including sequences encoding the putative pore region and part of the C-terminus of the protein, have been replaced by a neomycin resistance cassette. [MGI Ref ID J:116406]

Genotyping

Genotyping Information

This strain will not have a genotyping protocol or one is not currently available.

Helpful Links

Optimizing PCR Protocols

References

References

Selected Reference(s)

Qi H; Moran MM; Navarro B; Chong JA; Krapivinsky G; Krapivinsky L; Kirichok Y; Ramsey IS; Quill TA; Clapman DE. 2007. All four CatSper ion channel proteins are required for male fertility and sperm cell hyperactivated motility Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A :. [PubMed: 17227845]  [MGI Ref ID J:116406]

Health & husbandry

Health & Colony Maintenance Information

Currently there no information available for this strain. This may be due to the supply level of this strain.

Purchasing information

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Pricing

Supply Details

Standard Supply

Repository-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
	002448 129S1/SvImJ	(approximate)
Considerations for Choosing Controls
USA, Canada and Mexico - Control Pricing Information for Genetically Engineered Mutant Strains.
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