Tg(Dct-lacZ)A12Jkn
Transgene Detail

Summary

• Symbol: Tg(Dct-lacZ)A12Jkn
• Name: transgene insertion A12, Ian Jackson
• MGI ID: MGI:3783632
• Synonyms: Dct-lacZ, DCT-lacZ^tg
• Transgene: Tg(Dct-lacZ)A12Jkn Location: unknown
• Alliance: Tg(Dct-lacZ)A12Jkn page

Transgene origin

• Strain of Origin: (CBA x C57BL/6)F1

Transgene description

• Transgene Type: Transgenic (Reporter)
• Mutation: Insertion
• Mutation details: This transgene contains the Dct promoter driving melanoblast-specific expression of LacZ. Five lines were created with line A12 exhibiting the strongest melanoblast staining. (J:97241)

Disease models

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• Carrying this Mutation: Mouse Strains: 5 strains available Cell Lines: 0 lines available

References

• Original: J:97241 Mackenzie MA, et al., Activation of the receptor tyrosine kinase Kit is required for the proliferation of melanoblasts in the mouse embryo. Dev Biol. 1997 Dec 1;192(1):99-107
• All: 52 reference(s)