Strain Data Sheet

RBRC03454

Strain Information

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BRC No.RBRC03454
TypeTargeted MutationCartagena
SpeciesMus musculus
Strain nameMvh KO (=Vas2)
Former Common nameMvh KO (=Vas2)
H-2 Haplotype
ES Cell line
Background strain
Appearance
Strain development
Strain description
Colony maintenance
References
The mouse homolog of Drosophila Vasa is required for the development of male germ cells.
Tanaka S S, Toyooka Y, Akasu R, Katoh-Fukui Y, Nakahara Y, Suzuki R, Yokoyama M, Noce T
Genes Dev., 14(7) 841-853 (2000). 10766740

Health Report

Examination Date / Room / Rack

Gene

Gene SymbolGene NameChr.Allele SymbolAllele NameCommon NamesPromoterDiseases Related to This Gene
Ddx4DEAD box helicase 413Ddx4targeted mutation 1, Toshiaki Noce
Iresinternal ribosomal entry site (EMCV)13
lacZbeta-galactosidase (E. coli)13
neoneomycin resistance gene (E. coli)13mouse phosphoglycerate kinase promoter (PGK promoter)

Phenotype

Annotation by Mammalian phenotyhpe ontology
  • abnormal male germ cell apoptosis(MP:0008280)

  • abnormal oocyte morphology(MP:0001125)

  • abnormal primordial germ cell migration(MP:0002982)

  • abnormal primordial germ cell proliferation(MP:0008390)

  • abnormal spermatocyte morphology(MP:0006379)
    • more 5 phenotypes
  • arrest of male meiosis(MP:0008261)

  • decreased primordial germ cell number(MP:0008392)

  • male infertility(MP:0001925)

  • small seminiferous tubules(MP:0001153)

  • testicular atrophy(MP:0003205)
    • Detailed phenotype data

    Ordering Information

    Donor DNAEncephalomyocarditis virus (EMCV) internal ribosomal entry site (ires), E.coli LacZ, mouse phosphoglycerate kinase promoter (PGK promoter), E. coli Neomycin resistance gene, mouse Ddx4 genomic DNA
    Research applicationFluorescent Proteins/lacZ System
    Specific Term and ConditionsThe BIOLOGICAL RESOURCE shall be used only for academic research purposes by a non-profit organization.
    The RECIPIENT of a non-profit organization must prior contact RIKEN BRC and negotiate with Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation to use the BIOLOGICAL RESOURCE for purposes of other than academic research.
    In publishing the research results to be obtained by use of the BIOLOGICAL RESOURCE in relevant journals and meetings, the RECIPIENT must stipulate the source of the BIOLOGICAL RESOURCE and an acknowledgment to Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation.
    The RECIPIENT agrees that RIKEN BRC informs annually to Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation of RECIPIENT organization, RECIPIENT name, the specific research purpose and the date of distribution.
    DepositorTosiaki Nose (Mitsubishi Kasei Institute of Life Sciences)
    Strain Statusan icon for Frozen spermFrozen sperm
    Strain AvailabilityRecovered litters from cryopreserved sperm (2 to 4 months)
    Cryopreserved sperm (within 1 month)
    Additional Info.Necessary documents for ordering:
    1. Order form (Japanese / English)
    2. Category I MTA: MTA for distribution with RIKEN BRC (Japanese / English)
    3. Acceptance of responsibility for living modified organism (Japanese / English)

    Genotyping protocol -PCR-

    BRC mice in Publications

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