STRAIN INFORMATION


Family Identifier
NMF192
Synonym(s)
C57BL/6J-nmf192/J; JR#5008
Synopsis
Retinal spots, mottled retinae.
Gene Symbol
nmf192 (View MGI Record)
Gene
neuroscience mutagenesis facility192
Allele Symbol
nmf192 (View MGI Record)
Allele
neuroscience mutagenesis facility192
Abnormal Assay(s)
Assay: Indirect ophthalmoscopy

   Domain(s): Eye/Vision

Assay: Eye histology

   Domain(s): Eye/Vision
Phenotype Description
Routine ophthalmoscopic examination revealed mutants with retinal spots or mottled retinae. Because the phenotype shows similarities to the rd1 phenotype, allele testing with rd1 is in progress. Male mutants do not breed well, and the colony is maintained through heterozygote matings.
Pathology Report
Histology performed on a single eye surgically removed from a mutant at 186 days of age, revealed severe photoreceptor degeneration. Additional pathology is in progress.
HERITABILITY AND MAPPING INFORMATION
Background Strain
C57BL/6J
Heritability Mode
Recessive
Heritability Status
Proven; 2 heterozygote matings produced 3 affected mice in a total of 11 progeny.
STATUS INFORMATION
Mutant Status
Cryopreserved Embryos
Comments
Please note:1- While this mutation is available, it has not yet been chromosomally mapped - an important part of determining whether it is allelic with a previously characterized mutation; 2- The majority of frozen NMF embryos is obtained through matings between homozygous (or heterozygous) mutant males and wild-type females; if recovery of mutants is requested, the mice will be shipped as soon as possible following wean without further phenotype or genotype testing. NMF embryos are supplied subject to the General Terms and Conditions of Sale posted at www.jaxmice.jax.org. For prices or further information, please inquire at srp@jax.org or nmf-mice@jax.org; 3- (44) NMF192 have been requested by and distributed to 4 investigators.
Contact e-Mail Address
nmf-mice@jax.org