Strain Name:
MRL.129(Cg)-Igkctm1(IGKC)Mnz/Mmnc
Stock Number:
036919-UNC
Citation ID:
RRID:MMRRC_036919-UNC
Other Names:
MRL/MpJ Igkappa-hCkappa/hCkappa

Strain Information

Igkctm1(IGKC)Mnz
Name: immunoglobulin kappa constant; targeted mutation 1, Michel C Nussenzweig
Synonyms: Igkappah, hCkappa
Type: Allele
Species: Mus musculus (mouse)
Chromosome: 6
Alteration at locus: Knock-In
Igkc
Name: immunoglobulin kappa constant
Type: Gene
Species: Mouse
Chromosome: 6
Alteration at locus: Knock-In
NCBI: 16071
HGNC: HGNC:5716
Genetic Alterations
The mouse immunoglobulin kappa chain constant region was replaced with the human IGKC coding sequence. A targeting vector contained the human IGCK coding sequence, a floxed neomycin cassette (5'), and a polymerase II promoter driven diptheria toxin gene (DTA)(3'). A floxed neo selection was removed via cre recombinase.
Genotype Determination
  • Genotyping Protocol(s)
  • Center protocol and contact for technical support will be shipped with mice.
  • ES Cell Line
    Not specified
    Phenotype

    Homozygous: Mice homozygous for this targeted replacement of the mouse gene are viable and fertile. There is an abnomal enlarge lymph nodes physiology detected [MP:0000702] when the mice are 4-5 month old (Related to MRL/MpJ background) There is an abnomal skin dermitis physiology detected when the mice are 4-5 month old (Related to MRL/MpJ background).

    Heterozygous: Mice heterozygous for this targeted replacement of the mouse gene are viable and fertile. There is an abnomal enlarge lymph nodes physiology detected [MP:0000702] when the mice are 4-5 month old(Related to MRL/MpJ background). There is an abnomal skin dermitis physiology detected when the mice are 4-5 month old (Related to MRL/MpJ background).

    Mammalian Phenotype Terms
    Allelic Composition: Igkctm1(IGKC)Mnz/Igkc+ (Genetic Background: Not Specified )

    MeSH Terms
    • Animals
    • Autoimmune Diseases/genetics
    • Autoimmune Diseases/immunology
    • B-Lymphocytes/immunology
    • Bone Marrow Cells/immunology
    • Immune Tolerance/immunology
    • Immunoglobulin Heavy Chains/genetics
    • Immunoglobulin Heavy Chains/immunology
    • Immunoglobulin Light Chains/genetics
    • Immunoglobulin Light Chains/immunology
    • Mice
    • Mice, Inbred C57BL
    • Mice, Transgenic
    • Receptors, Antigen, B-Cell/immunology
    Strain Development

    The targeted vector was electroporated into the 129/Sv-derived ES cells. The mutant mice were crossed to a C57BL/6 background EIIA-Cre strain to remove the floxed neomycin cassette. This strain was maintained on a mixed 129 and C57BL/6 background (B6;129-IgkCtm1(IGKC)Mnz/J). Then, this strain was backcrossed to MRL/MpJ mice for 6 generations.

    A sample from this MMRRC strain was analyzed using the Mouse Universal Genotyping Array (MUGA) and MMRRC computational tools were used to assess the genetic background. A summary of the data can be found here.

    MMRRC Strain Reference Strains Genomic makeup (Mb)
    Strain Name MMRRC ID # Reference 1 Reference 2 Ref 1 Ref 2 Het Unknown
    MRL.129(Cg)-Igkctm1(IGKC)Mnz/Mmnc 36919 MRL/MpJ 129S1/SvImJ 2369 89 91 35
    Suggested Control Mice
    Wild-type littermates
    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.
    • Developmental Biology
    • Immunology and Inflammation
    • Research Tools
    Donor
    Patrick Wilson, Ph.D., University of Chicago.
    Primary Reference

    Andrews SF, Zhang Q, Lim S, Li L, Lee JH, Zheng NY, Huang M, Taylor WM, Farris AD, Ni D, Meng W, Luning Prak ET, Wilson PC. Global analysis of B cell selection using an immunoglobulin light chain-mediated model of autoreactivity. J Exp Med. 2013 Jan 14;210(1):125-42. (Medline PMID: 23267014)

    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
    White
    Other
    These mice provide a convenient means to assess receptor editing on a lupus prone background. These mice are on the lupus-prone MpJ background but have a gene replacement to express a human rather than a mouse Igkappa constant region gene. This gene acts as a biomarker of receptor editing.
    MMRRC Breeding System
    Sib-mating
    Breeding Scheme(s)
    • Wild-type female x Heterozygous male littermate or reciprocal mating
    • Homozygous female x Homozygous male littermate
    Generation
    6
    Overall Breeding Performance
    Good
    Viability and Fertility: Female Male Comments
    Homozygotes are viable: Yes Yes
    Homozygotes are fertile: Yes Yes
    Heterozygotes are fertile: Yes Yes
    Age Reproductive Decline: 5 months 5 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
    036919-UNC-SPERM Cryo-preserved spermatozoa $564.00 / Non-Profit Aliquot Approximate quantity3
    036919-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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