Mecp2^tm1.1Bird
Targeted Allele Detail

Summary

• Symbol: Mecp2^tm1.1Bird
• Name: methyl CpG binding protein 2; targeted mutation 1.1, Adrian Bird
• MGI ID: MGI:2137311
• Synonyms: Mecp2^-, MeCP2^Bird, Mecp2^tm1+1Bird, Mecp2^tm1-1Bird
• Gene: Mecp2 Location: ChrX:73070198-73129296 bp, - strand Genetic Position: ChrX, 37.63 cM
• Alliance: Mecp2^tm1.1Bird page

Mutation origin

• Germline Transmission: Earliest citation of germline transmission: J:67910
• Parent Cell Line: E14TG2a (ES Cell)
• Strain of Origin: 129P2/OlaHsd

Mutation description

• Allele Type: Targeted (Null/knockout)
• Mutations: Insertion, Intragenic deletion
• Mutation details: Insertion of a neomycin resistance cassette into the Mecp2 gene introduced loxP sites that flank exons 3 and 4, and added an intron and polyadenylation signal from the human beta globin gene. A CMV-Cre mediated recombination event in the germline then removed exons 3 and 4. Northern blot analysis did not detect Mecp2 mRNA in tissues of mutant male mice (-/y), nor did Western blot analysis detect protein in these tissues. (J:67910)

Disease models

Expression

In Mice Carrying this Mutation:	8 assay results 15 RNA-Seq or microarray experiment(s)
In Structures Affected by this Mutation:	15 anatomical structure(s)

Find Mice (IMSR)

• Mouse strains and cell lines available from the International Mouse Strain Resource (IMSR)
• Carrying this Mutation: Mouse Strains: 1 strain available Cell Lines: 0 lines available
• Carrying any Mecp2 Mutation: 41 strains or lines available

References

• Original: J:67910 Guy J, et al., A mouse Mecp2-null mutation causes neurological symptoms that mimic Rett syndrome. Nat Genet. 2001 Mar;27(3):322-6
• All: 287 reference(s)