Strain Name:
C57BL6/J-Aqp3m1Btlr/Mmucd
Stock Number:
031872-UCD
Citation ID:
RRID:MMRRC_031872-UCD
Other Names:
phoebus
Major Collection:

Strain Information

Aqp3m1Btlr
Name: aquaporin 3; mutation 1, Bruce Beutler
Synonyms: phoebus
Type: Allele
Species: Mus musculus (mouse)
Chromosome: 4
Alteration at locus: Chemically Induced
Aqp3
Name: aquaporin 3
Type: Gene
Species: Mouse
Chromosome: 4
Alteration at locus: Chemically Induced
NCBI: 11828
HGNC: HGNC:636
Homologene: 21025
Genetic Alterations
An ENU-induced T to C transition occurred at position 202 of the Aqp3 transcript (Genbank Accession NM_016689). The mutation converts valine 43 of the AQP3 protein to an alanine.
Genotype Determination
Phenotype
Homozygous: Homozygous mice display an increased susceptibility to dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis. Homozygotes exhibit increased weight loss and intestinal bleeding relative to wild-type mice beginning on day 3 of 1% DSS treatment, and die approximately 5 days after initiation of DSS treatment. Histological analysis reveals the development of tertiary lymphoid tissue within the wall of the phoebus colon by day 3 of DSS treatment, while wild-type colon appears indistinguishable from that of untreated mice.

Heterozygous: Wild-type.
Mammalian Phenotype Terms
Allelic Composition: Aqp3m1Btlr/Aqp3m1Btlr (Genetic Background: C57BL/6J-Aqp3m1Btlr )

  • mortality/aging
    • increased sensitivity to induced morbidity/mortality [MP:0009763]
  • cardiovascular system
  • digestive/alimentary system
  • growth/size/body
    • increased susceptibility to weight loss [MP:0010180]
  • immune system
    • increased susceptibility to induced colitis [MP:0008537]
    • abnormal gut-associated lymphoid tissue morphology [MP:0002378]
Strain Development
The original mutant was a C57BL/6J G3 ENU-induced mutant; all subsequent crosses to maintain the strain were on a C57BL/6J background only.
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@ucdavis.edu. Older strains may not have this information.
  • Cell Biology
  • Diabetes/Obesity
  • Hematology
  • Immunology and Inflammation
  • Internal/Organ
  • Models for Human Disease; Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Research Tools
Donor
Bruce Beutler, M.D., The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA
Primary Reference

Brandl K, Moresco EY, Murray A, Beutler B. Record for phoebus. MUTAGENETIX, B. Beutler and colleagues, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA.

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@ucdavis.edu.
Coat Color
Black
MMRRC Breeding System
Random intra-strain mating
Breeding Scheme(s)
  • Homozygous female x Homozygous male
  • Heterozygous female x Heterozygous male
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
4-6
Recommended wean age
3 weeks

Order Request Information

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MMRRC Item # Description Distribution Fee / Unit (US $)
*Shipping & Handling not included*
Units Notes
031872-UCD-RESUS Litter recovered from cryo-archive $4,044.00 / Non-Profit Litter Recovered litter4; additional fees for any special requests.
Cryopreserved material may be available upon request, please inquire to mmrrc@ucdavis.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.

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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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