Strain Name:
AJ.B6J-Tg(Tcra-Trav14-1/Traj42)1Reddy Tg(Tcrb-Trbv2/Trbd1/Trbj2-5)2Reddy/Mmmh
Stock Number:
069590-MU
Citation ID:
RRID:MMRRC_069590-MU
Other Names:
Cardiac myosin heavy chain alpha 334-352-specific T cell receptor transgenic A/J mice expressing alpha and beta chains, Myhc 334-352/TCR-alpha-beta_A/J

Strain Information

Tg(Tcra-Trav14-1/Traj42)1Reddy
Name: transgene insertion 1, Jay Reddy
Type: Allele
Species: Mus musculus (mouse)
Chromosome: Unknown
Tg(Tcrb-Trbv2/Trbd1/Trbj2-5)2Reddy
Name: transgene insertion 2, Jay Reddy
Type: Allele
Species: Mus musculus (mouse)
Chromosome: Unknown
Tcrb
Name: T cell receptor beta chain
Synonyms: Tib, TCRbeta
Type: Gene
Species: Mus musculus (mouse)
Chromosome: 6
Tcra
Name: T cell receptor alpha chain
Synonyms: Tcr alpha, Tcralpha
Type: Gene
Species: Mus musculus (mouse)
Chromosome: 14
Trav14-1
Name: T cell receptor alpha variable 14-1
Synonyms: Gm5770
Type: Gene
Species: Mouse
Chromosome: 14
NCBI: 436467
Trbv2
Name: T cell receptor beta, variable 2
Synonyms: Tcrb-V4, Gm16752
Type: Gene
Species: Mouse
Chromosome: 6
NCBI: 100124659
Traj42
Name: T cell receptor alpha joining 42
Synonyms: Gm16922
Type: Gene
Species: Mouse
Chromosome: 14
NCBI: 100124346
Trbd1
Name: T cell receptor beta, D region 1
Synonyms: Gm16647, Tcrb-D1
Type: Gene
Species: Mus musculus (mouse)
Chromosome: 6
NCBI: 100125246
Trbj2-5
Name: T cell receptor beta joining 2-5
Synonyms: Gm16975
Type: Gene
Species: Mus musculus (mouse)
Chromosome: 6
NCBI: 100125259
Genetic Alterations

Randomly inserted TCR alpha transgene construct that combines rearranged genomic DNA of Trav14-1*02 and Traj42*01. The promoter driving the expression is described in PMID:3260351. To uniquely identify the associated DNA, please consult the TRAV and TRAJ pages of the International Immunogenetics (IMGT) Information System.

Randomly inserted TCR beta transgene construct that combines rearranged genomic DNA of Trbv2*1, Trbd1, and Trbj2-5. The promoter driving the expression is described in PMID:7714342.To uniquely identify the associated DNA, please consult the TRBV, TRBD, and TRBJ pages of the International Immunogenetics (IMGT) Information System.

Phenotype
T cells from naive mice respond to cardiac myosin peptide fragment 334-352 and the T cells secrete interferon-gamma and interleukin-17 in varied amounts. It was not possible to ascertain the disease phenotype since the transgenic animals presented with breeding issues.
Strain Development

This strain was developed using injection into C57BL/6-derived pronuclei. Subsequent backcrossing to A/J mice produced lines that expressed only the alpha chain (MMRRC:69588) or the beta chain transgene (MMRRC:69589), which were crossed to produce this line expressing both alleles. Total backcross generation: N9.

Suggested Control Mice

A/J (RRID:IMSR_JAX:000646)

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@missouri.edu. Older strains may not have this information.
  • Cardiovascular
  • Immunology and Inflammation
  • Models for Human Disease
  • Research Tools
  • Virology
Donor
Jay Reddy, Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Additional References

Blüthmann H, Kisielow P, Uematsu Y, Malissen M, Krimpenfort P, Berns A, von Boehmer H, Steinmetz M. T-cell-specific deletion of T-cell receptor transgenes allows functional rearrangement of endogenous alpha- and beta-genes. Nature. 1988 Jul 14;334(6178):156-9. doi: 10.1038/334156a0. (Medline PMID: 3260351)

Kouskoff V, Signorelli K, Benoist C, Mathis D. Cassette vectors directing expression of T cell receptor genes in transgenic mice. J Immunol Methods. 1995 Mar 27;180(2):273-80. doi: 10.1016/0022-1759(95)00002-r. (Medline PMID: 7714342)

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@missouri.edu.
Coat Color
White
Eye
Pink
MMRRC Breeding System
Backcross
Generation
N9 (A/J)
Overall Breeding Performance
Poor
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: No No
Homozygotes are fertile: No No
Hetero/Hemizygotes are fertile: Yes Yes
Age Reproductive Decline: 7 to 9 months 7 to 9 months
Bred to Homozygosity
No
Average litter size
4 to 6
Recommended wean age
3 Weeks
Average Pups Weaned
Less than 4

Order Request Information

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Units Notes
069590-MU-SPERM Cryo-preserved spermatozoa $437.00 / Non-Profit Aliquot Approximate quantity3
069590-MU-RESUS Litter recovered from cryo-archive $2,697.00 / Non-Profit Litter Recovered litter4; additional fees for any special requests.
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