Strain Name:
STOCK Tg(Chrna5-cre)NP306Gsat/Mmucd
Stock Number:
036733-UCD
Citation ID:
RRID:MMRRC_036733-UCD
Major Collection:

Strain Information

cre
Name: cre recombinase
Type: Gene
Species: Enterobacteria phage P1 (bacteriophage P1)
Chromosome:
Chrna5
Name: cholinergic receptor, nicotinic, alpha polypeptide 5
Synonyms: Acra5, Acra-5
Type: Gene
Species: Mouse
Chromosome: 9
NCBI: 110835
VEGA: 9
HGNC: HGNC:1959
Homologene: 55485
Tg(Chrna5-cre)NP306Gsat
Name: transgene insertion NP306, GENSAT Project at Rockefeller University
Type: Transgene
Species: Mus musculus (mouse)
Chromosome: UN
Alteration at locus: Transgenic (cre)
Genetic Alterations
Using GENSAT BAC engineering system, the Cre recombinase gene was introduced upstream of the ATG start codon of the gene of interest on a selected BAC clone. The inserted gene has its own ATG start codon and polyadenylation signal. This modification results in the expression of Cre recombinase that is under the control of the promoter and regulatory elements of the gene of interest that are present on the BAC clone. The BAC address for this line is RP24-318N16.
Phenotype
BAC-transgenic images of the central nervous system at various ages of the transgenic mouse can be found on the GENSAT project page. In situ histochemistry images using the BGEM probe are also located on the GENSAT website.
MeSH Terms
  • Animals
  • Axons/metabolism
  • Cell Differentiation
  • Cell Lineage
  • Cell Movement
  • Central Nervous System/cytology
  • Central Nervous System/metabolism
  • Chromosomes, Artificial, Bacterial/genetics
  • Cyclic Nucleotide Phosphodiesterases, Type 1
  • Gene Expression Profiling/methods
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental
  • Gene Library
  • Genes, Reporter/genetics
  • Genetic Vectors/genetics
  • Green Fluorescent Proteins
  • Homeodomain Proteins/genetics
  • Homeodomain Proteins/metabolism
  • LIM-Homeodomain Proteins
  • Luminescent Proteins/analysis
  • Luminescent Proteins/genetics
  • Membrane Glycoproteins/genetics
  • Membrane Glycoproteins/metabolism
  • Mice
  • Mice, Transgenic
  • Nerve Tissue Proteins/genetics
  • Nerve Tissue Proteins/metabolism
  • Neurosciences/methods
  • Phosphoric Diester Hydrolases/genetics
  • Phosphoric Diester Hydrolases/metabolism
  • Synapses/metabolism
  • Transcription Factors
  • Transgenes/genetics
Strain Development
A modified BAC containing cre under control of the gene specific promoter was injected into pronuclei of FVB/N fertilized oocytes. Hemizygous progeny were mated to Crl:CD1(ICR). Mice were crossed with Swiss Webster ROSA26-GFP reporter mice to get the desired expression for testing. MMRRC will breed all these strains to Crl:CD1(ICR) and select for mice with only the cre expression, eliminating the ROSA26-GFP from each line. Mice distributed from these strains will only have cre, and not EGFP.
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
  • Developmental Biology
  • Neurobiology
  • Research Tools
Donor
Nathaniel Heintz, Ph.D., The Rockefeller University, GENSAT and Charles Gerfen, Ph.D., National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental Health
Primary Reference

Gong S, Doughty M, Harbaugh CR, Cummins A, Hatten ME, Heintz N, Gerfen CR. Targeting Cre recombinase to specific neuron populations with bacterial artificial chromosome constructs. J Neurosci. 2007 Sep 12;27(37):9817-23. (Full Text Journal Article).

Gong S, Zheng C, Doughty ML, Losos K, Didkovsky N, Schambra UB, Nowak NJ, Joyner A, Leblanc G, Hatten ME, Heintz N. A gene expression atlas of the central nervous system based on bacterial artificial chromosomes. Nature. 2003 Oct 30;425(6961):917-25. (Medline PMID: 14586460).

Colony and Husbandry Information

In general, GENSAT BAC transgenic mouse lines should be utilized in the hemizygous state. Breeding of the BAC transgene to a homozygous state carries an increased risk of generating an unwanted phenotype for two reasons. First, the transgene inserts at random into the genome. Breeding the transgene to homozygosity results in mice that carry this insertion on both chromosomes, increasing the probability that the insertion will result in an observable phenotype. Second, BAC transgenes may carry passenger genes that are also expressed from the BAC vector. Breeding to homozygosity doubles the number of these genes carried in the transgenic mouse, increasing the possibility that a phenotype will result as a consequence of increased gene dosage. In our experience, observable phenotypes are rare in BAC transgenic mice when carried in the hemizygous state.

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
White
MMRRC Breeding System
Backcross, Sib-mating or Outcross to Crl:CD1(ICR)
Breeding Scheme(s)
  • Backcross:
    • Wild-type (C57BL/6J) female x Hemizygous Tg male or reciprocal mating
  • Sib-mating:
    • Wild-type female x Hemizygous Tg male littermate or reciprocal mating
  • Outcross:
    • Wild-type (Crl:CD1(ICR)) female x Hemizygous Tg male littermate or reciprocal mating
Generation
N1F2
Overall Breeding Performance
Undetermined
NOTE: "Hemizygote" as used here refers to males carrying a mutation on the X Chromosome or mice of either sex carrying an inserted transgene with no homologous allele on the other chromosome.
Viability and Fertility: Female Male Comments
Homozygotes are viable: Undetermined Undetermined
Homozygotes are fertile: Undetermined Undetermined
Hetero/Hemizygotes are fertile: Undetermined Yes
Age Reproductive Decline: Undetermined Undetermined
Average litter size
8
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@ucdavis.edu for more information.

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
036733-UCD-SPERM Cryo-preserved spermatozoa $546.25 / Non-Profit Aliquot Approximate quantity3
036733-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.

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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