Strain Name:
B6.129P2-Msh2tm1Mak/Mmjax
Stock Number:
042057-JAX
Citation ID:
RRID:MMRRC_042057-JAX
Other Names:
MSH2,

Strain Information

Msh2tm1Mak
Name: mutS homolog 2; targeted mutation 1, Tak W Mak
Synonyms: MSH2-
Type: Allele
Species: Mus musculus (mouse)
Chromosome: 17
Alteration at locus: Knockout
Msh2
Name: mutS homolog 2
Type: Gene
Species: Mouse
Chromosome: 17
Alteration at locus: Knockout
NCBI: 17685
HGNC: HGNC:7325
Homologene: 210
Genetic Alterations
The mouse exon that corresponds to exon 11 of human MSH2 gene is deleted via Neo insertion in reverse orientation. A percentage of Msh2 (mutS homolog 2) knock-out mice develop lymphoid tumors containing microsatellite instabilities by two months of age. These mice may be useful for studies of the pathogenesis of cancer and as a screen for carcinogenic and anti-cancer agents.
ES Cell Line
E14
Phenotype
The Msh2 (mutS homolog 2) gene encodes a homolog of the E. coli mismatch repair gene mutS. Mutations in Msh2 are associated with hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer (HNPCC). Mice homozygous for the knockout allele are viable and fertile. Beginning at two months of age, some MSH2- mice develop lymphoid tumors containing microsatellite instabilities. Five of the six mice diagnosed with lymphoblastic lymphoma exhibit widely disseminated lymphoma in the spleen, liver and thymus. Mice that develop lymphomas die by 5 months of age. These mice may be useful for studies of the pathogenesis of cancer and as a screen for carcinogenic and anti-cancer agents.
Mammalian Phenotype Terms
Allelic Composition: (Genetic Background: )

MeSH Terms
  • Animals
  • Base Sequence
  • Cell Transformation, Neoplastic/genetics
  • Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis/genetics
  • DNA Repair/genetics
  • DNA, Neoplasm/analysis
  • DNA, Neoplasm/genetics
  • DNA, Satellite/analysis
  • DNA-Binding Proteins/genetics
  • Female
  • Fungal Proteins
  • Gene Targeting
  • Genotype
  • Humans
  • Lymphoid Tissue/pathology
  • Male
  • Meiosis
  • Mice
  • Mice, Knockout
  • Mice, Mutant Strains
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • MutS Homolog 2 Protein
  • Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma/genetics
  • Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma/pathology
  • Species Specificity
Strain Development
A targeting vector containing a PGK-neomycin cassette, in reverse orientation, was used to disrupt an exon that corresponds to human exon 11 resulting in the deletion of 68 base pairs. The construct was electroporated into 129P2/OlaHsd derived E14K embryonic stem (ES) cells. Correctly targeted ES cells were injected into C57BL/6J blastocysts. The resulting chimeric animals were bred to C57BL/6J to achieve germline transmission. The mice were then backcrossed to C57BL/6 for at least 9 generations. Upon arrival, sperm was cryopreserved. To establish a live colony, an aliquot of frozen sperm is used to fertilize C57BL/6J.
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 csmmrrc@jax.org. Older strains may not have this information.
Donor
Mak [Ph.D.], Tak
Primary Reference

Reitmair AH, Schmits R, Ewel A, Bapat B, Redston M, Mitri A, Waterhouse P, Mittrucker HW, Wakeham A, Liu B, et al. MSH2 deficient mice are viable and susceptible to lymphoid tumours. Nat Genet. 1995 Sep;11(1):64-70. (Medline PMID: 7550317)

Colony and Husbandry Information

Cryo-recovered strains distributed by the MMRRC at JAX are shipped to the customer from the Pathogen & Opportunistic-Free Animal Room G200 - see https://www.jax.org/jax-mice-and-services/customer-support/customer-service/animal-health/health-status-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 csmmrrc@jax.org.
Coat Color
Black
Other
N/A
MMRRC Breeding System
Backcross
Generation
N9+
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: Undetermined Undetermined
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 csmmrrc@jax.org 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
042057-JAX-SPERM Cryo-preserved spermatozoa $437.00 / Non-Profit Aliquot Approximate quantity3
042057-JAX-RESUS Litter recovered from cryo-archive $2,022.00 / Non-Profit Litter Recovered litter4; additional fees for any special requests.
Cryopreserved material may be available upon request, please inquire to csmmrrc@jax.org for more information.

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.