Strain Name:
B6.129-Sox2tm1Lpev/Mmnc
Stock Number:
037525-UNC
Citation ID:
RRID:MMRRC_037525-UNC
Other Names:
Sox2EGFP Reporter

Strain Information

Sox2tm1Lpev
Name: SRY (sex determining region Y)-box 2; targeted mutation 1, Larysa Pevny
Synonyms: Sox2-GFP, SOX2-EGFP
Type: Allele
Species: Mus musculus (mouse)
Chromosome: 3
Alteration at locus: Targeted Mutation
Sox2
Name: SRY (sex determining region Y)-box 2
Synonyms: Sox-2, ysb, lcc
Type: Gene
Species: Mouse
Chromosome: 3
Alteration at locus: Targeted Mutation
NCBI: 20674
Homologene: 68298
Genetic Alterations
To develop this mouse, a Sox2-targeting vector was constructed in which the entire open reading frame and 1 kb of the 3' untranslated region was replaced with an EGFP loxP neomycin loxP cassette.
Genotype Determination
  • Genotyping Protocol(s)
  • Center protocol and contact for technical support will be shipped with mice.
  • ES Cell Line
    Not specified
    Phenotype

    Homozygous: Not viable

    Heterozygous: Mice heterozygous for the Sox2-EGFP allele express GFP in populations of cells positive for Sox2.

    Mammalian Phenotype Terms
    Allelic Composition: Sox2tm1Lpev/Sox2+ (Genetic Background: Not Specified )

    Allelic Composition: Sox2tm1Lpev/Sox2tm3Lpev (Genetic Background: involves: 129S/SvEv )

    Allelic Composition: Sox2tm1Lpev/Sox2tm4Lpev (Genetic Background: involves: 129S/SvEv )

    Allelic Composition: Sox2tm1Lpev/Sox2tm2Lpev (Genetic Background: involves: 129S/SvEv * C57BL/6 )

    MeSH Terms
    • Animals
    • Antigens, Differentiation/analysis
    • Antigens, Differentiation/metabolism
    • Cell Differentiation/genetics
    • Cell Lineage/genetics
    • Cell Proliferation
    • Cells, Cultured
    • Central Nervous System/cytology
    • Central Nervous System/embryology
    • Central Nervous System/metabolism
    • Chimera
    • Clone Cells/cytology
    • Clone Cells/metabolism
    • DNA-Binding Proteins/genetics
    • Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental/genetics
    • Genes, Reporter/genetics
    • Green Fluorescent Proteins/genetics
    • HMGB Proteins
    • Immunohistochemistry
    • Mice
    • Mice, Transgenic
    • Neuroglia/cytology
    • Neuroglia/metabolism
    • Neurons/cytology
    • Neurons/metabolism
    • Nuclear Proteins/genetics
    • Pluripotent Stem Cells/cytology
    • Pluripotent Stem Cells/metabolism
    • Promoter Regions, Genetic/genetics
    • SOXB1 Transcription Factors
    • Spheroids, Cellular/cytology
    • Spheroids, Cellular/metabolism
    • Stem Cells/cytology
    • Stem Cells/metabolism
    • Transcription Factors
    Strain Development
    The targeting vector was introduced into ES cells, and targeted ES cell clones were used to generate mouse strains that carried the mutant Sox2-EGFP allele. These mice were developed using a 129 ES cell line. Cells that incorporated the transgene were injected into C57BL/6J blastocysts. The resulting chimeras were backcrossed to a C57BL/6J background.
    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
    • Cell Biology
    • Developmental Biology
    • Internal Organ
    • Neurobiology
    • Reproduction
    • Sensorineural
    Donor
    Ellen Weiss, Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
    Primary Reference

    Ellis P, Fagan BM, Magness ST, Hutton S, Taranova O, Hayashi S, McMahon A, Rao M, Pevny L. SOX2, a persistent marker for multipotential neural stem cells derived from embryonic stem cells, the embryo or the adult. Dev Neurosci. 2004 Mar-Aug;26(2-4):148-65. (Medline PMID:15711057)

    Colony and Husbandry Information

    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
    Breeding Scheme(s)
    • Wild-type (C57BL/6J) female x Heterozygous male or reciprocal mating
    Generation
    N5+
    Overall Breeding Performance
    Good
    Viability and Fertility: Female Male Comments
    Homozygotes are viable: No No
    Homozygotes are fertile: No No
    Heterozygotes are fertile: Yes Yes
    Age Reproductive Decline: Undetermined >12 months
    Average litter size
    5-9
    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.

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    MMRRC Item # Description Distribution Fee / Unit (US $)
    *Shipping & Handling not included*
    Units Notes
    037525-UNC-RESUS Litter recovered from cryo-archive $2,914.00 / Non-Profit Litter Recovered litter4; additional fees for any special requests.
    Cryopreserved material may be available upon request, please inquire to mmrrc@med.unc.edu for more information.

    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.

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