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The transgene contains a human library clone (CTD2333M18) harboring the APOL1 gene, about 25 kB of upstream (including exons 1-5 of the APOL2 gene) and about 65 kB of downstream (including exons 4-41 of the MYH9 gene) sequence. The APOL1 G0 sequence was modified to include the amino acids E150, I228, and K255, which is identical to the G1 haplotype. (J:322919)
APOL1 transgenic mice were generated using a bacterial artificial chromosome (BAC) containing a human library clone(CTD2333M18) inside a pBeloBac11 vector (BACPAC Resource Center, Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute). The 100,104 bp clone contained the APOL1gene as well as ∼25 kB of upstream (including exons 1-5 of theAPOL2gene) and ∼65 kB of downstream (including exons 4-41 of the MYH9gene) sequence. The APOL1 genotype of this APOL1 BAC was determined to be G0.Next, a G1 BAC was created using site-directed mutagenesis (S342G and I384M forG1). This G1 BAC was introduced into fertilized FVB/NJ oocytes by pronuclear injection and founders were selected. As it had been derived from a G0 BAC comprising p.E150K, the original APOL1 G1 BAC, has a K residue at aa position150.To create a mouse with the same G1 coding sequence haplotype that exists in humans, CRISPR mutagenesis was performed on the G1 pronuclear stage zygotes to change the K at aa position 150to E, generating the native G1 line. The BAC integration site for this mouse was determined by DNA sequencing to be in a non-coding region within chromosome 4 (chr4:3789915-37905148) by using whole-genome sequencing.
McCarthy GM, Blasio A, Donovan OG, Schaller LB, Bock-Hughes A, Magraner JM, Suh JH, Tattersfield CF, Stillman IE, Shah SS, Zsengeller ZK, Subramanian B, Friedman DJ, Pollak MR. Recessive, gain-of-function toxicity in an APOL1 BAC transgenic mouse model mirrors human APOL1 kidney disease. Dis Model Mech. 2021 Aug 1;14(8):dmm048952. doi: 10.1242/dmm.048952. Epub 2021 Aug 5. (Medline PMID: 34350953)
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Limited quantities of breeder mice (up to 2 males and 2 females or 4 mice) per investigator per month are available from a live colony, usually available to ship in under 12 weeks. Larger quantities may be available, please contact the distributing center directly at mmrrc@ucdavis.edu for more details.
Cryopreserved material may be available upon request, please inquire to mmrrc@ucdavis.edu for more information.
The donor or their institution limits the distribution to non-profit institutions only.
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.
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.
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.