Strain Name:
C57BL/6J-Gsta3tm1Sell/Mmmh
Stock Number:
043612-MU
Citation ID:
RRID:MMRRC_043612-MU
Other Names:
mGSTA3 KO,

Strain Information

Gsta3tm1Sell
Name: glutathione S-transferase, alpha 3; targeted mutation 1, Stewart Sell
Type: Allele
Species: Mus musculus (mouse)
Chromosome: 1
Alteration at locus: Knockout
Gsta3
Name: glutathione S-transferase, alpha 3
Synonyms: Gst2-3
Type: Gene
Species: Mouse
Chromosome: 1
Alteration at locus: Knockout
NCBI: 14859
Homologene: 37355
Genetic Alterations
Mice lacking Gsta3 (Gene ID 14859) were generated by replacement of exons 3–6 with a neomycin resistance cassette (Neo). The Neo fragment of approximately 4 kb was flanked in the targeting vector on the left arm with a 2-kb genomic fragment cut from intron 2 with BglII enzyme, and on the right arm with a 6.7-kb Spe1 genomic fragment that includes exon 7 and surrounding intronic regions. Homologous recombination with the targeting vector was then used to generate the KO mice (produced by Dr Kerri Kluetzman, Transgenic and Gene Knockout Core facility, Wadsworth Center, NY State Department of Health, Albany, NY). These were then analyzed to determine the success of the knockout procedure. Full description in PMID:19850059.
Genotype Determination
ES Cell Line
C57Bl/6J-693 derived from C57BL6J
Phenotype

Homozygous: Mice are normal (wild-type like) except for sensitivity to aflatoxin B1. Whereas WT mice are resistant to AFB1 (up to 60 mg/kg), GSTA3-/- mice develop severe liver injury and die after i.p. injection of only 1 to 1.25 mg/kg AFB1 withing 1-2 days (due to severe liver necrosis).

Hetero/Hemizygous: They are normal (like WT).

Cre-excised Phenotype:

Mammalian Phenotype Terms
Allelic Composition: (Genetic Background: )

Strain Development
The Gsta3 knockout mice have been bred with C57Bl/6J wild-type mice (Jackson Stock #000664) and maintained on a C57BL/6J background. Routinely, homozygous knockout males are bred with homozygous females so that all offspring are expected to be KO mice. For some purposes, KO mice are bred to WT mice, or heterozygous (+/−) mice are mated together. For all offspring, we use PCR screening of the genomic DNA that involves three separate reactions: exon 4 and exon 5 (present only in the WT mice) and Neo (present only in the KO mice). The accuracy of the screens is 100%, since the results of the reactions are always consistent with the expected distribution of the WT and KO Gsta3 gene.
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@missouri.edu. Older strains may not have this information.
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Donor
Stewart Sell, M.D., NY State Department of Health, Wadsworth Center.

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@missouri.edu.
Coat Color
Black
MMRRC Breeding System
Sib-mating
Breeding Scheme(s)
Homozygous males X homozygous females.
Generation
> 25
Overall Breeding Performance
Excellent
Viability and Fertility: Female Male Comments
Homozygotes are viable: Yes Yes
Homozygotes are fertile: Yes Yes
Heterozygotes are fertile: Yes Yes
Age Reproductive Decline: 4 to 6 months Undetermined
Bred to Homozygosity
No
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@missouri.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
043612-MU-RESUS Litter recovered from cryo-archive $2,624.00 / $5,340.00
Non-Profit / For-Profit
Litter Recovered litter4; additional fees for any special requests.
Cryopreserved material may be available upon request, please inquire to mmrrc@missouri.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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