B6(SJL)-Gabra2tm2.1Uru/J

Cat. No.: CEMM-07251097

Common Name: α2fl
The α2fl mice have loxP sites flanking exon 5 of the Gabra2 gene. These mice may be useful for studying physiologic and therapeutic properties of GABAA α-subunits in such diseases as epilepsy or substance abuse disorders.
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Status Live Mouse
Frozen Embryo
Age 4 weeks
12 weeks
Customized Age
Sex Male
Female
GENETICS
Allele Symbol
Gabra2tm2.1Uru
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Allele Name
targeted mutation 2.1
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Allele Attributes
Conditional ready (e.g. floxed); No functional change
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Gene Symbol
Gabra2
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Gene Name
gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) A receptor
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Chromosome
5
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Strain of Origin
C57BL/6N
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Molecular Note
A loxP site was inserted upstream of exon 5. An FRT flanked neo cassette with a 5' loxP site was inserted downstream of exon 5. Flp-mediated recombination removed the neo cassette and left exon 5 floxed.
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HUSBANDRY
Suggested Controls
C57BL/6J
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Breeding Considerations
When maintaining a live colony, homozygous mice may be bred together.
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Breeding Strategy
Heterozygote x Heterozygote
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For Research Use Only.
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