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Rxratm2Ipc
Targeted Allele Detail
Summary
Symbol: Rxratm2Ipc
Name: retinoid X receptor alpha; targeted mutation 2, Pierre Chambon
MGI ID: MGI:2136274
Synonyms: RXR-alpha-
Gene: Rxra  Location: Chr2:27566452-27652969 bp, + strand  Genetic Position: Chr2, 19.38 cM
Alliance: Rxratm2Ipc page
Mutation
origin
Germline Transmission:  Earliest citation of germline transmission: J:20550
Parent Cell Line:  Not Specified (ES Cell)
Strain of Origin:  129/Sv
Mutation
description
Allele Type:    Targeted (Null/knockout)
Mutations:    Insertion, Intragenic deletion
 
Mutation detailsReplacement of exon 4 with a PGK-Neo cassette. Western analysis using a polyclonal antibody directed against the N-terminus failed to detect the protein in homozygous mutant animals. (J:20550)
Phenotypes
Key:
hm homozygous ht heterozygous tg involves transgenes phenotype observed
cn conditional genotype  cx complex: > 1 genome feature ot other: hemizygous, indeterminate,... N normal phenotype
Genotype/
Background:
Allelic Composition
Genetic Background
Cell Line(s)
Allelic CompositionGenetic BackgroundCell Line(s)
involves: 129
 
Rxratm2Ipc/Rxra+
involves: 129
 
involves: 129
 
involves: 129S2/SvPas * C57BL/6
 
involves: 129S2/SvPas * C57BL/6 * SJL
 
involves: 129
 
involves: 129/Sv * 129S2/SvPas
 
involves: 129/Sv * C57BL/6
 
Phenotypes:
Affected Systems
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cardiovascular system
abnormal cardiovascular system morphology
absent third pharyngeal arch artery
abnormal vasculogenesis
cellular
increased keratinocyte proliferation
craniofacial
absent third pharyngeal arch artery
third pharyngeal arch hypoplasia
embryo
embryo phenotype
N
absent third pharyngeal arch artery
third pharyngeal arch hypoplasia
increased rhombomere 5 size
abnormal extraembryonic tissue morphology
growth/size/body
dermal cyst
abnormal postnatal growth/weight/body size
hearing/vestibular/ear
abnormal otic vesicle development
hematopoietic system
abnormal Langerhans cell morphology
homeostasis/metabolism
edema
immune system
abnormal Langerhans cell morphology
skin inflammation
integument
increased keratinocyte proliferation
skin inflammation
diluted coat color
abnormal hair growth
alopecia
delayed hair appearance
thin hypodermis
abnormal hair follicle morphology
abnormal hair follicle melanin granule distribution
disorganized outer root sheath cells
abnormal piliary canal morphology
dilated piliary canal
distorted hair follicle pattern
hair follicle degeneration
abnormal hair cycle anagen phase
abnormal hair cycle telogen phase
abnormal skin morphology
dermal cyst
thick dermal layer
hyperkeratosis
thick epidermis suprabasal layer
pallor
scaly skin
skin lesions
mortality/aging
prenatal lethality
lethality throughout fetal growth and development, complete penetrance
nervous system
increased rhombomere 5 size
pigmentation
diluted coat color
abnormal melanosome morphology
abnormal hair follicle melanin granule distribution
respiratory system
abnormal cricoid cartilage morphology
skeleton
abnormal cricoid cartilage morphology
vision/eye
abnormal eye morphology
abnormal anterior eye segment morphology
abnormal eye development
View phenotypes and curated references for all genotypes (concatenated display).
Expression
In Mice Carrying this Mutation: 27 assay results
In Structures Affected by this Mutation: 11 anatomical structure(s)
Find Mice (IMSR)
Mouse strains and cell lines available from the International Mouse Strain Resource (IMSR)
Carrying this Mutation:  Mouse Strains: 0 strains available      Cell Lines: 0 lines available
Carrying any Rxra Mutation:  30 strains or lines available
Notes
Two ES cell lines were used: D3 and H1
References
Original:  J:20550 Kastner P, et al., Genetic analysis of RXR alpha developmental function: convergence of RXR and RAR signaling pathways in heart and eye morphogenesis. Cell. 1994 Sep 23;78(6):987-1003
All:  16 reference(s)

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last database update
12/10/2024
MGI 6.24
The Jackson Laboratory