STRAIN INFORMATION


Family Identifier
NMF131
Synonym(s)
C57BL/6J-nmf131/J; JR#5006
Synopsis
Hyaloid remnants and vitreal fibroplasia with white retinal spots.
Gene Symbol
nmf131 (View MGI Record)
Gene
neuroscience mutagenesis facility131
Allele Symbol
nmf131 (View MGI Record)
Allele
neuroscience mutagenesis facility131
Abnormal Assay(s)
Assay: Indirect ophthalmoscopy

   Domain(s): Eye/Vision
Phenotype Description
Routine ophthalmoscopic examination showed hyaloid remnants and vitreal fibroplasia with white retinal spots in the majority of mutants, and cataracts, corneal scarring, microphthalmia, and/or cataracts in some mutants. The colony can be maintained through regular breeding; however, because of the low penetrance of the phenotype, which requires a large number of animals to be tested, and our limited testing capacity, we chose to cryopreserve the line. NMF131 is not available live; if you are interested in these mutants please inquire about details of availability.
Pathology Report
Standard pathology work-up on 3 mutants (100, 116 or 173 days of age) showed variable retinal and vitreal abnormalities which include retinal dysplasia, topical degeneration and vitreal fibroplasia.
HERITABILITY AND MAPPING INFORMATION
Background Strain
C57BL/6J
Heritability Mode
Recessive
Heritability Status
Proven; 2 heterozygote x heterozygote matings resulted in 4 affected mice in a total of 29 progeny.
STATUS INFORMATION
Mutant Status
Cryopreserved Embryos
Comments
Please note: 1- While this mutation is available, it has not 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.
Contact e-Mail Address
nmf-mice@jax.org