Strain Name:
129S6/SvEv(B6)-Map3k4tm1Glj/Mmnc
Stock Number:
032019-UNC
Citation ID:
RRID:MMRRC_032019-UNC

Strain Information

Map3k4tm1Glj
Name: mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 4; targeted mutation 1, Gary L Johnson
Synonyms: MEK4K1361R, MEKK4K1361R
Type: Allele
Species: Mus musculus (mouse)
Chromosome: 17
Alteration at locus: Knock-In
Map3k4
Name: mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 4
Synonyms: D17Rp17, D17Rp17e, MAPKKK4, Mekk4, MTK1, Tas, RP17, T-associated sex reversal
Type: Gene
Species: Mouse
Chromosome: 17
Alteration at locus: Knock-In
NCBI: 26407
VEGA: 17
HGNC: HGNC:6856
Homologene: 31346
Genetic Alterations
Two mutations were generated in exon 21. A silent mutation introduced a SacI site in codon 1357, from CTG to CTC. In codon 1361, a single nucleotide change from AAG to AGG introduced a substitution of lysine for agrginine. The neomycin gene was introduced into intron 21 in the reverse direction.
Genotype Determination
  • Genotyping Protocol(s)
  • Center protocol and contact for technical support will be shipped with mice.
  • ES Cell Line
    TC1/TC-1 derived from 129S6/SvEvTac
    Phenotype
    Homozygous: Embryonic and perinatal lethality due to neural tube, skeletal, and placental defects.

    Heterozygous:
    Similar defects as homozygotes but with reduced penetrance.
    Mammalian Phenotype Terms
    Allelic Composition: Map3k4tm1Glj/Map3k4tm1Glj (Genetic Background: involves: 129S6/SvEvTac * C57BL/6 )

    Allelic Composition: Map3k4tm1Glj/Map3k4+ (Genetic Background: involves: 129S6/SvEvTac * C57BL/6 )

    MeSH Terms
    • Animals
    • Apoptosis
    • Base Sequence
    • Body Patterning/genetics
    • Body Patterning/physiology
    • Bone Development/genetics
    • Bone Development/physiology
    • DNA/genetics
    • Female
    • Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental
    • Gene Expression Regulation, Enzymologic
    • Gene Targeting
    • Humans
    • MAP Kinase Kinase Kinase 4/deficiency
    • MAP Kinase Kinase Kinase 4/genetics
    • MAP Kinase Kinase Kinase 4/physiology
    • MAP Kinase Signaling System
    • Male
    • Mice
    • Mice, Inbred C57BL
    • Mice, Mutant Strains
    • Neural Tube Defects/embryology
    • Neural Tube Defects/enzymology
    • Neural Tube Defects/genetics
    • Neural Tube Defects/pathology
    • Phenotype
    • Phosphorylation
    • Pregnancy
    • Rhombencephalon/abnormalities
    • Rhombencephalon/enzymology
    • Rhombencephalon/pathology
    • p38 Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases/metabolism
    • Activins/genetics
    • Activins/metabolism
    • Cadherins/metabolism
    • Cathepsins/genetics
    • Cathepsins/metabolism
    • Cell Differentiation/physiology
    • Cells, Cultured
    • Embryo, Mammalian/cytology
    • Embryo, Mammalian/physiology
    • Enzyme Activation
    • Extracellular Matrix
    • Fibroblast Growth Factor 4/genetics
    • Fibroblast Growth Factor 4/metabolism
    • JNK Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases/genetics
    • JNK Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases/metabolism
    • MAP Kinase Kinase Kinase 4/metabolism
    • Matrix Metalloproteinase 2/genetics
    • Matrix Metalloproteinase 2/metabolism
    • Mice, Knockout
    • Neuropeptides/genetics
    • Neuropeptides/metabolism
    • Placenta/cytology
    • Signal Transduction/physiology
    • Snail Family Transcription Factors
    • Stem Cells/cytology
    • Stem Cells/physiology
    • Transcription Factors/genetics
    • Transcription Factors/metabolism
    • Transforming Growth Factor beta/genetics
    • Transforming Growth Factor beta/metabolism
    • Trophoblasts/cytology
    • Trophoblasts/physiology
    • Twist-Related Protein 1/genetics
    • Twist-Related Protein 1/metabolism
    • p38 Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases/genetics
    Strain Development

    Original mutant mouse was backcrossed seven times with 129 SVEV. Mice are maintained by heterozygote intercrosses due to lethalitiy of homozygote mutant.

    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
    129S6/SvEv(B6)-Map3k4tm1Glj/Mmnc 32019 129S6 C57BL/6J 2521 26 35 0
    Suggested Control Mice

    Wild-type littermates or 129S6/SvEvTac mice

    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.
    • Apoptosis
    • Cell Biology
    • Developmental Biology
    • Immunology and Inflammation
    • Models for Human Disease
    • Reproduction
    Donor
    Gary L Johnson, Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine.
    Primary Reference
    • Abell AN; Rivera-Perez JA; Cuevas BD; Uhlik MT; Sather S; Johnson NL; Minton SK; Lauder JM; Winter-Vann AM; Nakamura K; Magnuson T; Vaillancourt RR; Heasley LE; Johnson GL, Ablation of MEKK4 kinase activity causes neurulation and skeletal patterning defects in the mouse embryo., Mol Cell Biol 2005 Oct;25(20):8948-59 (Medline PMID: 16199873)
    • Abell, A.N., Granger, D.A., Johnson, N.L., Vincent-Jordan, N., Dibble, C.F.and Johnson, G.L. Trophoblast stem cell maintenance by fibroblast growth factor 4 requires MEKK4 activation of Jun N-terminal kinase. Mol Cell Biol 2009 29: 2748-2761 (Medline PMID: 19289495)

    Colony and Husbandry Information

    The mice have an increased frequency of eye infections; this can be treated with antibiotic ointment.

    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
    Brown
    Other

    Curly/kinky tail in surviving homozygotes. Increased frequency of eye infections. Small litter size.

    MMRRC Breeding System
    Sib-mating
    Breeding Scheme(s)
    • Heterozygous female x Heterozyguos male littermate.
    • Due to placental and developmental defects, a larger breeding colony needed to maintain the colony.
    Generation
    N7
    Overall Breeding Performance
    Poor: Due to shortened reproductive lifespan, future breeding pairs should be saved from the first litter should a second litter is not produced.
    Viability and Fertility: Female Male Comments
    Homozygotes are viable: No No
    Homozygotes are fertile: N/A N/A
    Heterozygotes are fertile: Reduced Reduced
    Age Reproductive Decline: 5 months 5 months
    Average litter size
    2-3
    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.

    The donor or their institution limits the distribution to non-profit institutions only.

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    MMRRC Item # Description Distribution Fee / Unit (US $)
    *Shipping & Handling not included*
    Units Notes
    032019-UNC-RESUS Litter recovered from cryo-archive $2,914.00 / Non-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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