Strain Name:
C57BL/6-Atf2Tg(Gzma-Klra1)7Wum/Mmnc
Stock Number:
000129-UNC
Citation ID:
RRID:MMRRC_000129-UNC

Strain Information

Atf2
Name: activating transcription factor 2
Synonyms: CRE-BP, D130078H02Rik, ATF-2, Creb2, mXBP
Type: Gene
Species: Mouse
Chromosome: 2
NCBI: 11909
HGNC: HGNC:784
Homologene: 31061
Atf2Tg(Gzma-Klra1)7Wum
Name: transgene insertion 7, Wayne M Yokoyama
Synonyms: A-Ly49A transgene, NKD, NK-cell-deficient
Type: Transgene
Species: Mus musculus (mouse)
Chromosome: unknown
Alteration at locus: Transgenic (random, gene disruption)
Genetic Alterations
Ly49A cDNA was inserted into exon 1 of the targeted gene.
Genotype Determination
  • Genotyping Protocol(s)
  • Center protocol and contact for technical support will be shipped with mice.
  • Phenotype
    The number of natural killer cells is reduced in the peripheral tissues of this transgenic strain. The transgenic Ly49A receptor is expressed by all NK cells and some T cells (T cell number is normal).
    MeSH Terms
    • Animals
    • CD3 Complex/metabolism
    • Cell Line
    • Flow Cytometry
    • Immunoglobulins/immunology
    • Interferon-gamma/biosynthesis
    • Interleukin-12/pharmacology
    • Killer Cells, Natural/immunology
    • Killer Cells, Natural/physiology
    • Lipopolysaccharides/pharmacology
    • Lung Neoplasms/immunology
    • Mice
    • Mice, Inbred C57BL
    • Mice, Transgenic
    • Neoplasm Metastasis/immunology
    • Neoplasm Transplantation
    • Spleen/metabolism
    • Time Factors
    Strain Development

    Transgene DNA was micro-injected into the fertilized egg of C57BL/6 background. Resulting transgenic mice backcrossed to C57BL/6.

    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
    C57BL/6-Atf2Tg(Gzma-Klra1)7Wum/Mmnc 129 C57BL/6J 129S1/SvImJ 2582 0 0 0
    Suggested Control Mice
    • Wildtype littermates
    • C57BL/6
    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.
    • Useful animal model for testing the role of NK cells in immune responses to infection or tumor.
    Donor
    Wayne M. Yokoyama, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University
    Primary Reference

    Kim S, Iizuka K, Aguila HL, Weissman IL, Yokoyama WM. In vivo natural killer cell activities revealed by natural killer cell-deficient mice. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2000 Mar 14;97(6):2731-6. (Medline PMID: 10694580)

    Colony and Husbandry Information

    The presence of the transgene must be ascertained in progeny, since homozygous transgenic mice appear to be lethal.

    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 to C57BL/6
    Breeding Scheme(s)
    • Transgenic Female x C57BL/6 Male
    • C57BL/6 Female x Transgenic Male
    Generation
    Unknown
    Overall Breeding Performance
    Good
    Viability and Fertility: Female Male Comments
    Homozygotes are viable: No No
    Homozygotes are fertile: N/A N/A
    Heterozygotes are fertile: Yes Yes
    Age Reproductive Decline: Unknown Unknown
    Average litter size
    3
    Recommended wean age
    3 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
    000129-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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