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Phenotypes associated with this allele
Allele Symbol
Allele Name
Allele ID
Stat6tm1Gru
targeted mutation 1, Michael J Grusby
MGI:1888385
Summary 14 genotypes
Jump to Allelic Composition Genetic Background Genotype ID
hm1
Stat6tm1Gru/Stat6tm1Gru 129S2/SvPas-Stat6tm1Gru MGI:3620967
hm2
Stat6tm1Gru/Stat6tm1Gru C.129S2-Stat6tm1Gru MGI:5301101
hm3
Stat6tm1Gru/Stat6tm1Gru C.129S2-Stat6tm1Gru/J MGI:3580504
hm4
Stat6tm1Gru/Stat6tm1Gru involves: 129S2/SvPas MGI:3851530
hm5
Stat6tm1Gru/Stat6tm1Gru involves: 129S2/SvPas * BALB/c MGI:5301100
hm6
Stat6tm1Gru/Stat6tm1Gru involves: 129S2/SvPas * C57BL/6 MGI:5301102
cx7
Cd28tm1Mak/Cd28tm1Mak
Stat6tm1Gru/Stat6tm1Gru
C.129S2(B6)-Cd28tm1Mak Stat6tm1Gru MGI:3047086
cx8
Foxp3tm1Tch/Y
Stat6tm1Gru/Stat6tm1Gru
C.129-Stat6tm1Gru Foxp3tm1Tch MGI:3697518
cx9
Il4tm1.1Wep/Il4+
Stat6tm1Gru/Stat6tm1Gru
C.129-Stat6tm1Gru Il4tm1.1Wep MGI:3818430
cx10
Il4tm1.1Wep/Il4tm1.1Wep
Stat6tm1Gru/Stat6tm1Gru
C.129-Stat6tm1Gru Il4tm1.1Wep MGI:3818431
cx11
Fbn1Tsk/Fbn1+
Stat6tm1Gru/Stat6tm1Gru
involves: 129S2/SvPas * C57BL/10 * DBA/2 MGI:5301099
cx12
Stat6tm1Gru/Stat6+
Tg(Scgb1a1-Il13)2Eli/?
involves: 129S2/SvPas * C57BL/6 * CBA MGI:3832413
cx13
Stat6tm1Gru/Stat6tm1Gru
Tg(Scgb1a1-Il13)2Eli/?
involves: 129S2/SvPas * C57BL/6 * CBA MGI:3832414
cx14
Stat6tm1Gru/Stat6tm1Gru
Tg(Scgb1a1-Il13)2Eli/?
Tg(Scgb1a1-STAT6)1Erle/?
involves: 129S2/SvPas * C57BL/6 * CBA * FVB MGI:3832416


Genotype
MGI:3620967
hm1
Allelic
Composition
Stat6tm1Gru/Stat6tm1Gru
Genetic
Background
129S2/SvPas-Stat6tm1Gru
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Mouse lines carrying:
Stat6tm1Gru mutation (4 available); any Stat6 mutation (53 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
immune system
• IL4 stimulated lymph node cells exhibit an impaired proliferative response
• impaired ability of T lymphocytes to differentiate into Th2 cells
• anti-IgD immunized mice do not show an increase in IgE levels although IgG1 and IgG2a levels increase similar to wildtype sera levels
• spleen cells stimulated with anti-CD3 and cultured with anti-IFNG and IL4 or IL13 do not produce IL4 and IL5

hematopoietic system
• IL4 stimulated lymph node cells exhibit an impaired proliferative response
• impaired ability of T lymphocytes to differentiate into Th2 cells
• anti-IgD immunized mice do not show an increase in IgE levels although IgG1 and IgG2a levels increase similar to wildtype sera levels

cellular
• IL4 stimulated lymph node cells exhibit an impaired proliferative response




Genotype
MGI:5301101
hm2
Allelic
Composition
Stat6tm1Gru/Stat6tm1Gru
Genetic
Background
C.129S2-Stat6tm1Gru
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Mouse lines carrying:
Stat6tm1Gru mutation (4 available); any Stat6 mutation (53 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
neoplasm
• metastasis to lungs of 4T1mammary carcinoma cells is significantly reduced
• CD8+ cell depletion leads to increased metastasis to lungs
• growth rate of injected 4T1mouse mammary carcinoma cells is slowed
• CD8+ cell depletion leads to rapid mammary tumor growth

immune system
• only minor peribronchial leukocyte accumulation in response to chronic Aspergillus fumigatus infection
• delayed presence of T cells in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid with chronic Aspergillus fumigatus infection
• fewer eosinophils in bronchoalveolar fluid of OVA sensitized mice than in controls although still elevated
• develop significant levels of cytotoxic lymphocytes specific for 4T1mouse mammary carcinoma cells
• no detectable IgE whether OVA challenged or not (J:66222)
• chronic Aspergillus fumigatus infection fails to elicit serum IgE (J:74497)
• reduced OVA specific IgG1
• increased OVA specific IgG2a
• levels fail to increase after antigen challenge
• levels fail to increase after antigen challenge

respiratory system
• no increase of mucus in airway epithelial cells with antigen exposure (J:66222)
• OVA sensitized mice fail to develop airway hyperresponsiveness in response to acetylcholine (J:66222)
• airway hyper-responsiveness develops very slowly in response to chronic Aspergillus fumigatus infection compared to controls (J:74497)

homeostasis/metabolism
• higher levels after kidney ischemia
• levels fail to increase after antigen challenge
• levels fail to increase after antigen challenge
• Background Sensitivity: drops when exposed to 4C
• noradrenaline content of adipose tissue is reduced 50-60% with cold exposure
• reduced circulating free fatty acids when exposed to 4C

renal/urinary system

cellular
• only minor peribronchial leukocyte accumulation in response to chronic Aspergillus fumigatus infection
• delayed presence of T cells in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid with chronic Aspergillus fumigatus infection

hematopoietic system
• only minor peribronchial leukocyte accumulation in response to chronic Aspergillus fumigatus infection
• delayed presence of T cells in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid with chronic Aspergillus fumigatus infection
• fewer eosinophils in bronchoalveolar fluid of OVA sensitized mice than in controls although still elevated
• no detectable IgE whether OVA challenged or not (J:66222)
• chronic Aspergillus fumigatus infection fails to elicit serum IgE (J:74497)
• reduced OVA specific IgG1
• increased OVA specific IgG2a
• develop significant levels of cytotoxic lymphocytes specific for 4T1mouse mammary carcinoma cells




Genotype
MGI:3580504
hm3
Allelic
Composition
Stat6tm1Gru/Stat6tm1Gru
Genetic
Background
C.129S2-Stat6tm1Gru/J
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Mouse lines carrying:
Stat6tm1Gru mutation (4 available); any Stat6 mutation (53 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
immune system
• fewer IL4+ and IL9+ cells following differentiation towards Th9 lineage
• IL-4 is unable to prevent decreases in CD8 expression during overnight cultures
• neutralizing antibody titer higher than control following HSV-1 vaccination
• following HSV-1 vaccination
• decrease in IgG3 level following HSV-1 vaccination
• IgG2a and IgG2b levels remain similar to control
• following HSV-1 vaccination
• HSV-1 vaccinated cultured splenocytes secrete high levels of IFNG without stimulation; control cells secret IFNG only when stimulated
• cultured splenocytes secrete high levels of IL2 regardless of HSV-1 stimulation or vaccination; control cells secret IL2 only when stimulated and vaccinated
• cultured splenocytes do not secrete IL4 when stimulated
• increased clearance of virus following HSV-1 infection as compared to controls
• reduced susceptibility to corneal scarring and blepharitis following HSV-1 infection as compared to controls

hematopoietic system
• fewer IL4+ and IL9+ cells following differentiation towards Th9 lineage
• IL-4 is unable to prevent decreases in CD8 expression during overnight cultures
• following HSV-1 vaccination
• decrease in IgG3 level following HSV-1 vaccination
• IgG2a and IgG2b levels remain similar to control
• following HSV-1 vaccination




Genotype
MGI:3851530
hm4
Allelic
Composition
Stat6tm1Gru/Stat6tm1Gru
Genetic
Background
involves: 129S2/SvPas
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Mouse lines carrying:
Stat6tm1Gru mutation (4 available); any Stat6 mutation (53 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
immune system
• T cells from mice immunized with keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH) in CFA (conjugated Freund's adjuvant) produce less IL-4 and interferon gamma than wild-type in response to KLH restimulation; IL-17a levels are comparable to controls

reproductive system
• decrease in alveologenesis at 5dG but not at 15dG

cellular
• decrease in the proliferative potential of luminal progenitor cells in vitro

endocrine/exocrine glands
• decrease in the proliferative potential of luminal progenitor cells in vitro
• increase in the population of cells expressing GATA3, ESR1, and PGR and absence of cells expressing STAT5
• decrease in alveologenesis at 5dG but not at 15dG
• increase in the number of luminal progenitor cells

integument
• decrease in the proliferative potential of luminal progenitor cells in vitro
• increase in the population of cells expressing GATA3, ESR1, and PGR and absence of cells expressing STAT5
• decrease in alveologenesis at 5dG but not at 15dG
• increase in the number of luminal progenitor cells




Genotype
MGI:5301100
hm5
Allelic
Composition
Stat6tm1Gru/Stat6tm1Gru
Genetic
Background
involves: 129S2/SvPas * BALB/c
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Mouse lines carrying:
Stat6tm1Gru mutation (4 available); any Stat6 mutation (53 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
homeostasis/metabolism
• serum TNF alpha levels increase 2-3 fold after ConA injection
• ConA injection fails to cause elevated alanine aminotransaminase levels as it does in controls

liver/biliary system
N
• liver necrosis fails to develop after ConA injection

immune system
N
• IL4 levels fail to increase after ConA injection
• attenuated infiltration of liver after ConA injection compared to controls
• attenuated infiltration of liver after ConA injection compared to controls
• lessened macrophage death after ConA injection compared to controls
• serum TNF alpha levels increase 2-3 fold after ConA injection
• attenuated neutrophil and eosinophil infiltration of liver after ConA injection compared to controls

endocrine/exocrine glands
• mammary glands are normal in 5 week old virgin mice
• reduced side branches and alveolar buds at 5 days of gestation
• development continues to be delayed at 10 and 15 days of gestation
• density of lobuloalveolar structures is diminished: reduced 70% at 5 days, 50% at 10 days, 30% at 15 days

cellular
• attenuated infiltration of liver after ConA injection compared to controls
• attenuated infiltration of liver after ConA injection compared to controls

integument
• mammary glands are normal in 5 week old virgin mice
• reduced side branches and alveolar buds at 5 days of gestation
• development continues to be delayed at 10 and 15 days of gestation
• density of lobuloalveolar structures is diminished: reduced 70% at 5 days, 50% at 10 days, 30% at 15 days

reproductive system
• mammary glands are normal in 5 week old virgin mice
• reduced side branches and alveolar buds at 5 days of gestation
• development continues to be delayed at 10 and 15 days of gestation
• density of lobuloalveolar structures is diminished: reduced 70% at 5 days, 50% at 10 days, 30% at 15 days

hematopoietic system
• attenuated infiltration of liver after ConA injection compared to controls
• attenuated infiltration of liver after ConA injection compared to controls
• lessened macrophage death after ConA injection compared to controls




Genotype
MGI:5301102
hm6
Allelic
Composition
Stat6tm1Gru/Stat6tm1Gru
Genetic
Background
involves: 129S2/SvPas * C57BL/6
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Mouse lines carrying:
Stat6tm1Gru mutation (4 available); any Stat6 mutation (53 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
homeostasis/metabolism
• Background Sensitivity: defects in cold induced thermogenesis




Genotype
MGI:3047086
cx7
Allelic
Composition
Cd28tm1Mak/Cd28tm1Mak
Stat6tm1Gru/Stat6tm1Gru
Genetic
Background
C.129S2(B6)-Cd28tm1Mak Stat6tm1Gru
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Mouse lines carrying:
Cd28tm1Mak mutation (12 available); any Cd28 mutation (52 available)
Stat6tm1Gru mutation (4 available); any Stat6 mutation (53 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
immune system
• Nippostrongylus brasiliensis fecundity was not depressed in experimental infections
• spontaneous Desmodex infections develop in 4-8 months
• severe dermatitis develops as a result of infection




Genotype
MGI:3697518
cx8
Allelic
Composition
Foxp3tm1Tch/Y
Stat6tm1Gru/Stat6tm1Gru
Genetic
Background
C.129-Stat6tm1Gru Foxp3tm1Tch
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Mouse lines carrying:
Foxp3tm1Tch mutation (2 available); any Foxp3 mutation (58 available)
Stat6tm1Gru mutation (4 available); any Stat6 mutation (53 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
mortality/aging
• median survival is increased to 23 days; however the upper limit of survival span is not increased compared to Foxp3 single hemizygotes

immune system
N
• normalized levels of IgE
• increased compared to wild-type but decreased compared to Foxp3 single hemizygotes
• profoundly impaired production of Th2 cytokines and enhanced production of Th1 cytokines

respiratory system
N
• goblet cell metaplasia in the lungs is absent

hematopoietic system
• increased compared to wild-type but decreased compared to Foxp3 single hemizygotes

homeostasis/metabolism




Genotype
MGI:3818430
cx9
Allelic
Composition
Il4tm1.1Wep/Il4+
Stat6tm1Gru/Stat6tm1Gru
Genetic
Background
C.129-Stat6tm1Gru Il4tm1.1Wep
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Mouse lines carrying:
Il4tm1.1Wep mutation (0 available); any Il4 mutation (46 available)
Stat6tm1Gru mutation (4 available); any Stat6 mutation (53 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
immune system
• CD4+ T cells fail to express IL-4 or GFP after in vitro activation under Th2 conditions and instead produce IFN-gamma (8%)
• these in vitro activated T cells also fail to upregulate mRNA encoding for IL-13, IL-5, IL-10, and GATA-3 proteins
• however, in vivo Th2 cell differentiation in response to a parasitic nematode infection is normal with Th2 cell numbers peaking at days 9-12 after primary infection and days 5-7 after secondary infection
• these Th2 cells upregulate mRNA encoding for IL-13, IL-5, and GATA-3 proteins
• normal in vivo Th2 cell differentiation is also observed in the Th2 priming models of allergic airway using either keyhole limpet hemocyanin or OVA sensitization, IgD neutralization, and intradermal ear injection of dead nematodes
• eosinophil recruitment to the airways does not occur during infection with a parasitic nematode compared to controls which has a sizable migration for the first two weeks after primary and secondary infections
• serum IgE is absent 15 days after parasitic nematode infection compared to the 400 ng/ml present in controls
• serum IgE is also absent when the allergic airway model or the IgD neutralization model are induced

hematopoietic system
• CD4+ T cells fail to express IL-4 or GFP after in vitro activation under Th2 conditions and instead produce IFN-gamma (8%)
• these in vitro activated T cells also fail to upregulate mRNA encoding for IL-13, IL-5, IL-10, and GATA-3 proteins
• however, in vivo Th2 cell differentiation in response to a parasitic nematode infection is normal with Th2 cell numbers peaking at days 9-12 after primary infection and days 5-7 after secondary infection
• these Th2 cells upregulate mRNA encoding for IL-13, IL-5, and GATA-3 proteins
• normal in vivo Th2 cell differentiation is also observed in the Th2 priming models of allergic airway using either keyhole limpet hemocyanin or OVA sensitization, IgD neutralization, and intradermal ear injection of dead nematodes
• eosinophil recruitment to the airways does not occur during infection with a parasitic nematode compared to controls which has a sizable migration for the first two weeks after primary and secondary infections
• serum IgE is absent 15 days after parasitic nematode infection compared to the 400 ng/ml present in controls
• serum IgE is also absent when the allergic airway model or the IgD neutralization model are induced




Genotype
MGI:3818431
cx10
Allelic
Composition
Il4tm1.1Wep/Il4tm1.1Wep
Stat6tm1Gru/Stat6tm1Gru
Genetic
Background
C.129-Stat6tm1Gru Il4tm1.1Wep
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Mouse lines carrying:
Il4tm1.1Wep mutation (0 available); any Il4 mutation (46 available)
Stat6tm1Gru mutation (4 available); any Stat6 mutation (53 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
hematopoietic system
• CD4+ T cells fail to express IL-4 or GFP after in vitro activation under Th2 conditions
• these in vitro activated T cells also fail to upregulate mRNA encoding for IL-13, IL-5, IL-10, and GATA-3 proteins
• however, in vivo Th2 cell differentiation in response to a parasitic nematode infection is normal with Th2 cell numbers peaking at days 9-12 after primary infection and days 5-7 after secondary infection
• these Th2 cells upregulate mRNA encoding for IL-13, IL-5, and GATA-3 proteins
• normal in vivo Th2 cell differentiation is also observed in the Th2 priming models of allergic airway using either keyhole limpet hemocyanin or OVA sensitization, IgD neutralization, and intradermal ear injection of dead nematodes
• eosinophil recruitment to the airways does not occur during infection with a parasitic nematode compared to controls which has a sizable migration for the first two weeks after primary and secondary infections
• serum IgE is absent 15 days after parasitic nematode infection compared to the 400 ng/ml present in controls
• serum IgE is also absent when the allergic airway model or the IgD neutralization model is induced

immune system
• CD4+ T cells fail to express IL-4 or GFP after in vitro activation under Th2 conditions
• these in vitro activated T cells also fail to upregulate mRNA encoding for IL-13, IL-5, IL-10, and GATA-3 proteins
• however, in vivo Th2 cell differentiation in response to a parasitic nematode infection is normal with Th2 cell numbers peaking at days 9-12 after primary infection and days 5-7 after secondary infection
• these Th2 cells upregulate mRNA encoding for IL-13, IL-5, and GATA-3 proteins
• normal in vivo Th2 cell differentiation is also observed in the Th2 priming models of allergic airway using either keyhole limpet hemocyanin or OVA sensitization, IgD neutralization, and intradermal ear injection of dead nematodes
• eosinophil recruitment to the airways does not occur during infection with a parasitic nematode compared to controls which has a sizable migration for the first two weeks after primary and secondary infections
• serum IgE is absent 15 days after parasitic nematode infection compared to the 400 ng/ml present in controls
• serum IgE is also absent when the allergic airway model or the IgD neutralization model is induced




Genotype
MGI:5301099
cx11
Allelic
Composition
Fbn1Tsk/Fbn1+
Stat6tm1Gru/Stat6tm1Gru
Genetic
Background
involves: 129S2/SvPas * C57BL/10 * DBA/2
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Mouse lines carrying:
Fbn1Tsk mutation (2 available); any Fbn1 mutation (173 available)
Stat6tm1Gru mutation (4 available); any Stat6 mutation (53 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
immune system
• no Il4 is produced by Th2 cells

integument
N
• no skin fibrosis develops

respiratory system
• emphysema develops as expected for heterozygous Fbn1Tsk




Genotype
MGI:3832413
cx12
Allelic
Composition
Stat6tm1Gru/Stat6+
Tg(Scgb1a1-Il13)2Eli/?
Genetic
Background
involves: 129S2/SvPas * C57BL/6 * CBA
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Mouse lines carrying:
Stat6tm1Gru mutation (4 available); any Stat6 mutation (53 available)
Tg(Scgb1a1-Il13)2Eli mutation (0 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
respiratory system
• substantial epithelial fibrosis occurs
• discolored lungs
• distended lungs
• alveolar tissue destruction
• alveoli are enlarged
• develop airway hyper reactivity
• increased mucus production
• bronchoalveolar lavage contains increased numbers of macrophage, eosinophiles, lymphocytes, and neutrophiles

immune system
• bronchoalveolar lavage contains increased numbers of macrophage, eosinophiles, lymphocytes, and neutrophiles




Genotype
MGI:3832414
cx13
Allelic
Composition
Stat6tm1Gru/Stat6tm1Gru
Tg(Scgb1a1-Il13)2Eli/?
Genetic
Background
involves: 129S2/SvPas * C57BL/6 * CBA
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Mouse lines carrying:
Stat6tm1Gru mutation (4 available); any Stat6 mutation (53 available)
Tg(Scgb1a1-Il13)2Eli mutation (0 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
respiratory system
N
• do not develop airway hyper reactivity
• normal mucus production
• no proinflamatory effects
• no airway epithelium fibrosis
• lung morphology normal




Genotype
MGI:3832416
cx14
Allelic
Composition
Stat6tm1Gru/Stat6tm1Gru
Tg(Scgb1a1-Il13)2Eli/?
Tg(Scgb1a1-STAT6)1Erle/?
Genetic
Background
involves: 129S2/SvPas * C57BL/6 * CBA * FVB
Find Mice Using the International Mouse Strain Resource (IMSR)
Mouse lines carrying:
Stat6tm1Gru mutation (4 available); any Stat6 mutation (53 available)
Tg(Scgb1a1-Il13)2Eli mutation (0 available)
Tg(Scgb1a1-STAT6)1Erle mutation (0 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
respiratory system
N
• no proinflamatory effects
• no airway epithelium fibrosis
• lung morphology normal
• develop airway hyper reactivity
• increased mucus production





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