STRAIN INFORMATION


Family Identifier
NMF166
Synonym(s)
B6;129-nmf166/J; JR#5043
Synopsis
Lens extrusion cataract and deep anterior chamber.
Gene Symbol
nmf166 (View MGI Record)
Gene
Neuroscience mutagenesis facility166
Allele Symbol
nmf166 (View MGI Record)
Allele
Neuroscience mutagenesis facility166
Abnormal Assay(s)
Assay: Slit lamp eye exam

   Domain(s): Eye/Vision
Phenotype Description
Routine eye examination at 12 weeks of age revealed deep anterior chambers, lens extrusion cataracts, and angle dysgenesis in NMF166 mutants (n=29 eyes examined). Male or female mutants have been produced, although so far males have not mated successfully.
Pathology Report
Standard pathology work-up on two mutants (84 or 90 days of age) revealed bilateral cataracts and retinal rosettes. Atrophic testes and a lack of sperm (sperm apoptosis in the epididymis) were also noted.
HERITABILITY AND MAPPING INFORMATION
Background Strain
B6;129
Heritability Mode
Recessive
Heritability Status
Proven; 4 heterozygote by heterozygote matings produced 20 affected mice in a total of 60 progeny. However, penetrance was low in a mapping cross with CAST (1/34 affected) showing that genetic background is important.
Chromosome
4
Molecular Interval
between D4Mit111(25.1 cM) and D4Mit234
STATUS INFORMATION
Mutant Status
Cryopreserved Embryos
Comments
Please note: 1- While this mutation is available, it has not yet be chromosomally mapped - an important part of determining whether it is allelic with a previously characterized mutation; 2- this mutant mouse line is derived from embryonic stem cells treated with ethylmethanesulfonate (EMS). (19) NMF166 have been requested by and distributed to 1 investigator.
Contact e-Mail Address
nmf-mice@jax.org