Strain Name:
B6.129S1-Artm1(AR)Dmr/Mmnc
Stock Number:
037109-UNC
Citation ID:
RRID:MMRRC_037109-UNC
Other Names:
12Q-h/mAR, AR12Q

Strain Information

Artm1(AR)Dmr
Name: androgen receptor; targeted mutation 1, Diane M Robins
Synonyms: AR12Q, 12Q
Type: Allele
Species: Mus musculus (mouse)
Chromosome: X
Alteration at locus: Knock-In
Ar
Name: androgen receptor
Type: Gene
Species: Mus musculus (mouse)
Chromosome: X
Alteration at locus: Knock-In
NCBI: 11835
HGNC: HGNC:644
Homologene: 28
AR
Name: androgen receptor
Type: Gene
Species: Homo sapiens (human)
Chromosome: X
Alteration at locus: Knock-In
Genetic Alterations
12Q-h/mAR mice were created by recombining a DNA fragment encompassing human androgen receptor (AR) amino acids 31 to 484 were inserted into the mouse locus. This allele contains 12 glutamine residues in the N terminal. Transient cre expression removed a floxed neo from the recombined locus.
Genotype Determination
  • Genotyping Protocol(s)
  • Center protocol and contact for technical support will be shipped with mice.
  • ES Cell Line
    CJ7 derived from 129S1/Sv-Oca2+ Tyr+ Kitl+
    Phenotype

    Homozygous: No observable phenotype.

    Hemizygous: This gene is X-linked. Altered tumor susceptibility.

    MeSH Terms
    • Alleles
    • Animals
    • Base Sequence
    • DNA, Recombinant/genetics
    • Female
    • Gene Expression
    • Humans
    • In Vitro Techniques
    • Male
    • Mice
    • Mice, Inbred C57BL
    • Mice, Transgenic
    • Neoplasms, Experimental/etiology
    • Peptides/chemistry
    • Peptides/genetics
    • Phenotype
    • Prostate/anatomy & histology
    • Prostate/physiology
    • Prostatic Neoplasms/etiology
    • Receptors, Androgen/chemistry
    • Receptors, Androgen/genetics
    • Receptors, Androgen/physiology
    • Recombinant Proteins/chemistry
    • Recombinant Proteins/genetics
    • Recombinant Proteins/metabolism
    • Testis/anatomy & histology
    • Testis/physiology
    Strain Development
    Correctly targeted CJ7 ES cells were injected into C57BL/6J blastocyts to create chimeric animals. Male chimeras were bred to C57BL/6J females, and daughters carrying the targeted allele were bred to C57BL/6J males. The heterozygous 12Q-h/mAR females were backcrossed to C57BL/6J males for 10 generations, then bred to homozygosity by breeding to 12Q-h/mAR males.
    Suggested Control Mice
    Wild-type littermates or C57BL/6J mice
    MMRRC Genetic QC Summary
    The MMRRC Centers have developed a genetic QC pipeline using MiniMUGA array genotyping to provide additional information on strain backgrounds for MMRRC congenic and inbred strains. For more information on when data may be available, or to request genotyping for a strain of interest, please contact mmrrc@med.unc.edu. Older strains may not have this information.
    • Cancer
    • Endocrine Deficiency
    • Models for Human Disease
      • Prostate cancer
    • Neurobiology
    • Reproduction
    • Research Tools
    Donor
    Diane Robins, Ph.D., University of Michigan Medical School.
    Primary Reference

    Albertelli MA, Scheller A, Brogley M, Robins DM. Replacing the Mouse Androgen Receptor with Human Alleles Demonstrates Glutamine Tract Length-Dependent Effects on Physiology and Tumorigenesis in Mice. Mol Endocrinol. 2006 Jun;20(6):1248-60. Epub 2006 Apr 6. (Medline PMID: 16601069)

    Colony and Husbandry Information

    These three strains were developed together and are all reported in the reference listed above.

    Colony Surveillance Program and Current Health Reports

    Mice recovered from a cryo-archive will have health surveillance performed on recipient females. Health reports will be provided prior to shipment. If you require additional health status information, please email mmrrc_health@med.unc.edu.
    Coat Color
    Black
    MMRRC Breeding System
    Backcross or Sib-mating
    Breeding Scheme(s)
    • Backcross:
      • Wild-type (C57BL/6J) female x Hemizygous male or reciprocal mating
    • Sib-mating:
      • Wild-type female x Hemizygous male littermate or reciprocal mating
      • Homozygous female x Hemizygous male littermate
    Generation
    N10
    Overall Breeding Performance
    Good
    NOTE: "Hemizygote" as used here refers to males carrying a mutation on the X Chromosome or mice of either sex carrying an inserted transgene with no homologous allele on the other chromosome.
    Viability and Fertility: Female Male Comments
    Homozygotes are viable: Yes X-linked
    Homozygotes are fertile: Yes X-linked
    Hetero/Hemizygotes are fertile: Yes Yes
    Age Reproductive Decline: 5 months 8 months
    Average litter size
    4-6
    Recommended wean age
    3-4 weeks

    Order Request Information

    Limited quantities of breeder mice (recovered litter) are available from a cryoarchive; recovered litter usually available to ship in 3 to 4 months.

    Cryopreserved material may be available upon request, please inquire to mmrrc@med.unc.edu for more information.

    Distribution of this strain requires submission of the MMRRC Conditions of Use (COU). A link to the COU web form will be provided via email after an order has been placed; the form should be completed then or the email forwarded to your institutional official for completion.

    The donor or their institution limits the distribution to non-profit institutions only.

    Additional charges may apply for any special requests. Shipping costs are in addition to the basic distribution/resuscitation fees. Information on shipping costs and any additional charges will be provided by the supplying MMRRC facility.

    Click button to Request this one strain. (Use the MMRRC Catalog Search to request more than one strain.)
    MMRRC Item # Description Distribution Fee / Unit (US $)
    *Shipping & Handling not included*
    Units Notes
    037109-UNC-EMBRYO Cryo-preserved embryos $1,404.00 / Non-Profit Aliquot Approximate quantity2 : 20-40 embryos / aliquot
    037109-UNC-SPERM Cryo-preserved spermatozoa $564.00 / Non-Profit Aliquot Approximate quantity3
    037109-UNC-RESUS Litter recovered from cryo-archive $2,914.00 / Non-Profit Litter Recovered litter4; additional fees for any special requests.

    Some MMRRC strains were submitted by the donor as cryopreserved germplasm, and because these strains were not cryopreserved by the MMRRC, we have not assessed the quality, nor genotype, of this material. Our expertise in reviving mice from various qualities of frozen sperm and embryos, using methods like IVF and ICSI, gives us confidence in successful recoveries in most cases. However, due to the uncertain quality of these samples, we'll limit revival attempts to two per order. Additional attempts are available for a fee, on top of standard charges, if requested. It's important to note that some strains may lack the expected mutation, so we can't assure successful order fulfillment until we attempt to revive the strain.

    1 The distribution fee covers the expense of rederiving mice from a live mouse; you will receive the resulting litter. The litter will contain at minimum one mutant carrier; the actual number of animals and the gender and genotype ratios will vary. (Typically, multiple breeder pairs can be established from the recovered litter.) Prior to shipment, the MMRRC will provide information about the animals recovered. If you anticipate or find that you need to request specific genotypes, genders or quantities of mice in excess of what is likely from a resuscitated litter, you may discuss available options and pricing with the supplying MMRRC facility.

    2 An aliquot contains a sufficient number of embryos (in one or more vials or straws and based on the transfer success rate of the MMRRC facility) to transfer into one to three recipients. The MMRRC makes no guarantee concerning embryo transfer success experienced in the recipient investigator's laboratory. Neither gender nor genotype ratios are guaranteed.

    3 An aliquot is one straw or vial with sufficient sperm to recover at least one litter of mice, as per provided protocols, when performed at the MMRRC facility. The MMRRC makes no guarantee concerning the success of these procedures when performed outside the MMRRC facilities.

    4 The distribution fee covers the expense of resuscitating mice from the cryo-archive; you will receive the resulting litter. The litter will contain at minimum one mutant carrier; the actual number of animals and the gender and genotype ratios will vary. (Typically, multiple breeder pairs can be established from the recovered litter.) Prior to shipment, the MMRRC will provide information about the animals recovered. If you anticipate or find that you need to request specific genotypes, genders or quantities of mice in excess of what is likely from a resuscitated litter, you may discuss available options and pricing with the supplying MMRRC facility.

    To request material from the MMRRC: Please fill out our on-line request form (accessible from the catalog search results page, or click the Request this Strain button in the fees section). If you have questions or need assistance completing this form, you may call Customer Service at (800) 910-2291 (in USA or Canada) or (530) 757-5710 (international calls). Before you call, please have with you: the MMRRC item number, quantity needed, Bill-to and Ship-to contact information.