Strain Name:
C57BL/6J-Tg(GFAP-CHRM3*)6Kdmc/Mmnc
Stock Number:
042286-UNC
Citation ID:
RRID:MMRRC_042286-UNC
Other Names:
Gfap-hM3Dq,

Strain Information

GFAP
Name: glial fibrillary acidic protein
Type: Gene
Species: Homo sapiens (human)
Chromosome: 17
CHRM3
Name: cholinergic receptor muscarinic 3
Type: Gene
Species: Homo sapiens (human)
Chromosome: 1
Tg(GFAP-CHRM3*)6Kdmc
Name: transgene insertion 6, Kevin D McCarthy
Synonyms: GFAP-DREADD 3, GFAP-Gq-DREADD, GFAP-hM3Dq
Type: Transgene
Species: Homo sapiens (human)
Chromosome: random insertion
Alteration at locus: Transgenic
Genetic Alterations
The coding sequence for HA-tagged, human CHRM3 (huhM3Dq) was cloned into the plasmid pTg1 (courtesy of R. Thresher, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH), USA). The 2.2kB human GFAP promoter from pGfa2Lac1 (courtesy of M. Brenner, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL, USA) was placed upstream of the intron-HA-hM3Dq-pA sequence in pTg1.
Genotype Determination
  • Genotyping Protocol(s)
  • Center protocol and contact for technical support will be shipped with mice.
  • Phenotype

    Homozygous: Same as Wild-type

    Hetero/Hemizygous: Same as Wild-type

    MeSH Terms
    • Animals
    • Astrocytes/metabolism
    • Astrocytes/physiology
    • Autonomic Nervous System/metabolism
    • Autonomic Nervous System/physiology
    • Calcium/metabolism
    • Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein/metabolism
    • Inositol 1,4,5-Trisphosphate/metabolism
    • Ligands
    • Mice
    • Mice, Knockout
    • Mice, Transgenic
    • Motor Activity/physiology
    • Neuroglia/metabolism
    • Neuroglia/physiology
    • Neurons/metabolism
    • Neurons/physiology
    • Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled/metabolism
    • Signal Transduction/physiology
    Strain Development
    DNA construct was injected into C3H/C57 hybrid embryos by the Animal Models Core Facility at UNC-CH. Backcrossed 10 generations with C57Bl/6J (Jax Strain #000664)
    Suggested Control Mice
    Wild-type littermates
    MMRRC Genetic QC Summary
    Genetic QC analysis (GQC) was performed on representative samples from the donor submission and provides a baseline reference. Regardless of the material ordered (live mice, sperm, embryos, resuscitated animals), the provided material is guaranteed to contain the primary genetic alteration of interest; however, the composition of the genetic background may vary (See Reproducibility sections of the report for details). The impact of genetic background on previously reported phenotypes has not been evaluated. GQC analysis was done on two XY samples EM0574 and DB0038 at the time of importation and the conclusions are consistent in all samples. The results of the analysis are congruent with the SDS and DB0038 is the representative sample selected for the report. The background is C57BL/6J and there is no evidence of a secondary background. The mitochondrial and Y genomes are consistent with C57BL/6J. None of the constructs detectable by MUGA are present.

    The genome of the MMRRC: 42286 strain is 100 % inbred and 100% congenic at the strain level. The level of congenicity estimated by miniMUGA is consistent with the number of backcross generations reported in the SDS (10 generations).
    MiniMUGA Sample Report
    • Cardiovascular
    • Cell Biology
    • Neurobiology
    • Research Tools
    • Sensorineural
    Donor
    Dr. Kenny McCarthy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 

    Primary Reference

    Agulhon C, Boyt KM, Xie AX, Friocourt F, Roth BL, McCarthy KD. Modulation of the autonomic nervous system and behaviour by acute glial cell Gq protein-coupled receptor activation in vivo. J Physiol. 2013 Nov 15;591(22):5599-609. (Medline PMID: 24042499)

    Xie AX, Lee JJ, McCarthy KD. Ganglionic GFAP + glial Gq-GPCR signaling enhances heart functions in vivo. JCI Insight. 2017 Jan 26;2(2):e90565. (Medline PMID: 28138563)

    Colony and Husbandry Information

    Breeders kept on high-fat diet. Breeder chow but not necessary.

    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
    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: Undetermined Undetermined
    Homozygotes are fertile: Undetermined Undetermined
    Hetero/Hemizygotes are fertile: Yes Yes
    Age Reproductive Decline: 8 to 12 months 8 to 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.

    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.

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    MMRRC Item # Description Distribution Fee / Unit (US $)
    *Shipping & Handling not included*
    Units Notes
    042286-UNC-RESUS Litter recovered from cryo-archive $2,914.00 / $4,837.00
    Non-Profit / For-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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