Strain Name:
B6.Cg-Tg(Il2-EmGFP,Il21-mCherry)6Wjl/Mmnc
Stock Number:
036902-UNC
Citation ID:
RRID:MMRRC_036902-UNC
Other Names:
BRI 013 856

Strain Information

mRFP
Name: monomeric red fluorescent protein
Type: DNA Segment
Species: Discosoma sp. (mushroom coral)
Chromosome:
Il2
Name: interleukin 2
Synonyms: IL-2
Type: Gene
Species: Mouse
Chromosome: 3
NCBI: 16183
HGNC: HGNC:6001
Homologene: 488
Il21
Name: interleukin 21
Type: Gene
Species: Mouse
Chromosome: 3
NCBI: 60505
HGNC: HGNC:6005
Homologene: 11032
EmGFP
Name: emerald green fluorescent protein
Type: Gene
Species: Aequorea victoria (jellyfish)
Chromosome:
Tg(Il2-EmGFP,Il21-mCherry)6Wjl
Name: transgene insertion 6, Warren J Leonard
Type: Transgene
Species: Mus musculus (mouse)
Chromosome: unknown
Alteration at locus: Transgenic (BAC)
Genetic Alterations
emGFP and mCherry reporter genes, followed by the SV40 poly A site, were inserted into BAC clone (RP23-98I15) vector at the first exon of the Il2 and Il21 genes, respectively, therefore expressing Il2-emGFP and Il21-mCherry.  The founder line contains 6 integrated copies of the reporter construct.
Genotype Determination
  • Genotyping Protocol(s)
  • Center protocol and contact for technical support will be shipped with mice.
  • Phenotype

    Homozygous: mice do not have a phenotype.

    Hemizygous: mice do not have a phenotype.

    MeSH Terms
    • Animals
    • Autoimmune Diseases/genetics
    • Autoimmune Diseases/immunology
    • Autoimmune Diseases/metabolism
    • CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes/immunology
    • CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes/metabolism
    • Cell Proliferation
    • Cells, Cultured
    • Flow Cytometry
    • Interleukin-10/immunology
    • Interleukin-10/metabolism
    • Interleukin-17/immunology
    • Interleukin-17/metabolism
    • Interleukin-1beta/immunology
    • Interleukin-1beta/metabolism
    • Interleukin-2/genetics
    • Interleukin-2/immunology
    • Interleukin-2/metabolism
    • Interleukin-6/immunology
    • Interleukin-6/metabolism
    • Interleukins/genetics
    • Interleukins/immunology
    • Interleukins/metabolism
    • Luminescent Proteins/genetics
    • Luminescent Proteins/metabolism
    • Mice
    • Mice, Inbred C57BL
    • Mice, Knockout
    • Mice, Transgenic
    • Receptors, Interleukin-21/genetics
    • Receptors, Interleukin-21/immunology
    • Receptors, Interleukin-21/metabolism
    • Retina/metabolism
    • Retina/pathology
    • Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction
    • T-Lymphocytes/immunology
    • T-Lymphocytes/metabolism
    • Uveitis/genetics
    • Uveitis/immunology
    • Uveitis/metabolism
    • Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid/immunology
    • CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes/immunology
    • Chemokine CXCL1/biosynthesis
    • Chemokine CXCL1/immunology
    • Interleukin-6/biosynthesis
    • Interleukin-6/deficiency
    • Interleukins/biosynthesis
    • Lung/immunology
    • Lung/pathology
    • Lung/virology
    • Murine pneumonia virus/immunology
    • Murine pneumonia virus/pathogenicity
    • Pneumovirus Infections/immunology
    • Pneumovirus Infections/pathology
    • Th17 Cells/immunology
    Strain Development
    The BAC clones containing the target construct were microinjected into fertilized C57BL/6J x CBA/J oocytes. The founder lines were backcrossed with C57BL/6J for 11 generations. The founder line contains 6 integrated copies of the reporter construct.
    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@med.unc.edu. Older strains may not have this information.
    • Immunology and Inflammation
    Donor
    Warren Leonard, M.D., National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
    Primary Reference

    Wang L, Yu CR, Kim HP, Liao W, Telford WG, Egwuagu CE, Leonard WJ. Key role for IL-21 in experimental autoimmune uveitis. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2011 Jun 7;108(23):9542-7. Epub 2011 May 18. (Medline PMID: 21593413).

    Spolski R, Wang L, Wan CK, Bonville CA, Domachowske JB, Kim HP, Yu Z, Leonard WJ. IL-21 promotes the pathologic immune response to pneumovirus infection. J Immunol. 2012 Feb 15;188(4):1924-32. (Medline PMID: 22238461).

    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_health@med.unc.edu.
    Coat Color
    Black
    MMRRC Breeding System
    Backcross
    Breeding Scheme(s)

    Wild-type (C57BL/6J) female x Hemizygous male or reciprocal mating

    Generation
    N11+
    Overall Breeding Performance
    Excellent
    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: Unknown Unknown
    Homozygotes are fertile: N/A N/A
    Hetero/Hemizygotes are fertile: N/A N/A
    Age Reproductive Decline: Unknown Unknown
    Average litter size
    Unknown
    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
    036902-UNC-SPERM Cryo-preserved spermatozoa $564.00 / $937.00
    Non-Profit / For-Profit
    Aliquot Approximate quantity3
    036902-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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