STOCK Megf8tm1.2Ddg/J

Cat. No.: CEMM-07250563

This strain carries a floxed allele of Megf8, identified as a novel modifier of BMP4 (bone morphogenetic protein 4) signaling in trigeminal ganglion (TG) neurons. Cre excision of the floxed region creates a knockout of the gene.
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Status Live Mouse
Frozen Embryo
Age 4 weeks
12 weeks
Customized Age
Sex Male
Female
GENETICS
Allele Symbol
Megf8tm1.2Ddg
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Allele Name
targeted mutation 1.2
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Allele Attributes
Conditional ready (e.g. floxed); No functional change
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Gene Symbol
Megf8
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Gene Name
multiple EGF-like-domains 8
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Chromosome
7
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Strain of Origin
129S6/SvEvTac
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Molecular Note
The final exon was flanked by a loxP site and an FRT flanked neomycin resistance cassette with a 3' loxP site. Flp-mediated recombination removed the selection cassette and left the last exon floxed.
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HUSBANDRY
Suggested Controls
Wild-type from the colony
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Breeding Considerations
Homozygotes and heterozygotes are viable and fertile.
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For Research Use Only.
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