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The Ple90-EGFP transgene (pEMS1377) was designed with the 1433 bp Ple90 MiniPromoter (derived from a putative upstream regulatory region and a portion of the promoter of the human glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) gene) upstream of a minimal F5 mutant-frt site, an enhanced green fluorescent protein (with mutated TAA->TTA stop), a nuclear localization signal, a second minimal frt site, an SV40 early polyA signal, and a human HPRT complementary sequence (containing exon1, intron1, exon2, and part of intron2). This construct was targeted as a single copy knockin to the Hprtb-m3 mutant locus on the X chromosome via electroporation into mEMS1204 embryonic stem cells (generated from F1 generation male pups born of C57BL/6-congenic females homozygous for a Hprtb-m3 mutation [originally derived from 129P2/OlaHsd-derived E14TG2a embryonic stem cells] X 129S-Gt(ROSA)26Sortm1Sor heterozygous males.
Homozygous: Not evaluated
Heterozygous: These Ple90-EGFP;mEMS1899 mice have the Ple90-EGFP transgene targeted as a single copy "knockin" into the upstream region of hypoxanthine guanine phosphoribosyl transferase (Hprt) locus on the X chromosome. Heterozygous females and hemizygous males are viable and fertile, with the promoter/regulatory regions of the human glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) gene directing expression of enhanced green fluorescent protein (EGFP). These Ple90-EGFP;mEMS1899 mice may be useful in studying GFAP-expressing cells in the brain and diseases affecting the brain.
The donating investigator reports: The expression pattern of the Ple90 MiniPromoter is quite similar to the expression of Ple88; with broad expression in glial cellular profiles throughout the brain and spinal cord. Numerous astroglial profiles are seen in the cortical grey and white matter and in the cerebellum the full extent of Bergmann glial processes are highlighted with anti-EGFP immunocytochemistry. EGFP-immunoreactivity is most prominent in the cell bodies across all regions, with a subpopulation of cells showing a halo of process staining.
Cryo-recovered strains distributed by the MMRRC at JAX are shipped to the customer from the Pathogen & Opportunistic-Free Animal Room G200 - see https://www.jax.org/jax-mice-and-services/customer-support/customer-service/animal-health/health-status-reports.
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 csmmrrc@jax.org 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.
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.
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.