Strain Name:
B6.129S4-Capgtm1Djk/FssMmucd
Stock Number:
036981-UCD
Citation ID:
RRID:MMRRC_036981-UCD
Other Names:
CapG Knockout

Strain Information

Capgtm1Djk
Name: capping actin protein, gelsolin like; targeted mutation 1, David J Kwiatkowski
Synonyms: Capg-
Type: Allele
Species: Mus musculus (mouse)
Chromosome: 6
Alteration at locus: Knockout
Capg
Name: capping actin protein, gelsolin like
Synonyms: gCap39, mbh1
Type: Gene
Species: Mouse
Chromosome: 6
Alteration at locus: Knockout
NCBI: 12332
HGNC: HGNC:1474
Homologene: 37523
Genetic Alterations
The murine Capg genomic fragment was isolated from a murine genomic EMBL3 lambda library constructed from 129Sv genomic DNA using the human CAPG cDNA as a probe. Three pseudogenes were identified in the course of characterizing the authentic Capg locus. An 11-kb KpnI-HindIII Capg genomic fragment containing exons 5–8 was cloned, and an internal BamHI fragment (containing exons 7 and 8) was replaced with a neomycin resistance construct. This fragment was then inserted into a vector containing the herpes simplex virus thymidine kinase gene to provide negative selection. The vector was linearized with SalI and transfected by electrocorporation into 107 J1 ES cells
ES Cell Line
J1 derived from 129S4/SvJae
Phenotype

Homozygous: Susceptible to some infections

Heterozygous: Indistinguishable from wild-type animals

Mammalian Phenotype Terms
Allelic Composition: Capgtm1Djk/Capgtm1Djk (Genetic Background: involves: 129S4/SvJae )

Allelic Composition: Capgtm1Djk/Capgtm1Djk (Genetic Background: involves: 129S4/SvJae * BALB/c * C57BL/6 )

MeSH Terms
  • Actins/metabolism
  • Animals
  • Bone Marrow Cells/cytology
  • Bone Marrow Cells/physiology
  • Cell Movement/physiology
  • Fibroblasts/cytology
  • Fibroblasts/physiology
  • Gelsolin/genetics
  • Intracellular Membranes/physiology
  • Macrophages/cytology
  • Macrophages/physiology
  • Mice
  • Mice, Knockout
  • Microfilament Proteins/genetics
  • Mutagenesis, Site-Directed
  • Neutrophils/cytology
  • Neutrophils/physiology
  • Nuclear Proteins/genetics
  • Phagocytosis/physiology
  • Chemotaxis, Leukocyte
  • Disease Susceptibility
  • Flow Cytometry
  • Lethal Dose 50
  • Listeriosis/immunology
  • Liver/microbiology
  • Macrophages/immunology
  • Mice, Inbred BALB C
  • Mice, Inbred C57BL
  • Microfilament Proteins/physiology
  • Neutrophils/immunology
  • Nuclear Proteins/physiology
  • Phagocytosis
  • Salmonella Infections, Animal/immunology
  • Salmonella typhimurium
  • Spleen/microbiology
Strain Development
One clone demonstrated evidence for homologous recombination, and was injected into BALB/c blastocysts which were then transferred to pseudopregnant foster mothers, and chimeric offspring obtained. F1 mice were crossed to obtain homozygous Capg mutant mice that were backcrossed to C57BL/6 for 20 generations.
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.
  • Cancer
  • Immunology and Inflammation
  • Metabolism
Donor
Frederick Southwick, M.D., Ph.D., University of Florida College of Medicine.
Primary Reference

Witke W, Li W, Kwiatkowski DJ, Southwick FS. Comparisons of CapG and gelsolin-null macrophages: demonstration of a unique role for CapG in receptor-mediated ruffling, phagocytosis, and vesicle rocketing. J Cell Biol. 2001 Aug 20;154(4):775-84. (Medline PMID: 11514591)

Parikh SS, Litherland SA, Clare-Salzler MJ, Li W, Gulig PA, Southwick FS. CapG(-/-) mice have specific host defense defects that render them more susceptible than CapG(+/+) mice to Listeria monocytogenes infection but not to Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium infection. Infect Immun. 2003 Nov;71(11):6582-90. (Medline PMID: 14573680)

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
Backcross
Breeding Scheme(s)

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

Generation
N20
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: 6 months 6 months
Average litter size
4-6
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@ucdavis.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
036981-UCD-EMBRYO Cryo-preserved embryos $1,038.00 / $1,545.65
Non-Profit / For-Profit
Aliquot Approximate quantity2 : 20-40 embryos / aliquot
036981-UCD-SPERM Cryo-preserved spermatozoa $546.25 / $869.88
Non-Profit / For-Profit
Aliquot Approximate quantity3
036981-UCD-RESUS Litter recovered from cryo-archive $4,044.00 / $7,650.23
Non-Profit / For-Profit
Litter Recovered litter4; additional fees for any special requests.

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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