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Phenotypes associated with this allele
Allele Symbol
Allele Name
Allele ID
Nfat5tm1Rao
targeted mutation 1, Anjana Rao
MGI:3038988
Summary 1 genotype
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hm1
Nfat5tm1Rao/Nfat5tm1Rao B6.129-Nfat5tm1Rao MGI:3039416


Genotype
MGI:3039416
hm1
Allelic
Composition
Nfat5tm1Rao/Nfat5tm1Rao
Genetic
Background
B6.129-Nfat5tm1Rao
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Mouse lines carrying:
Nfat5tm1Rao mutation (0 available); any Nfat5 mutation (67 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
mortality/aging
• between E14.5 and E17.5 50% of homozygotes die
• the majority of homozygotes born alive die around P10

renal/urinary system
• significant numbers of apoptotic cells are seen in the inner medulla, unlike in wild-type kidneys
• at P70-P120, large abnormal regions of the medulla and cortex were distorted by tubular and interstitial inflammation
• at P70-P120, mutant kidneys were grossly malformed, having an irregular surface and severe segmental atrophy
• at 3-4 weeks of age, the outer and inner stripes of the outer medulla were not well defined
• a higher cell density was seen in homozygotes compared to wild-type mice
• the architecture of the outer medulla was disrupted
• at 3-4 weeks of age, the morphology of the inner stripe of the outer medulla was indistinct, unlike in wild-type kidneys
• at 3-4 weeks of age, enlargement of the renal pelvis was observed, indicating progressive atrophy of the medulla
• atrophic papillae were seen at 3-4 weeks of age
• disruption of the outer medulla architecture, lack of complete papilla, and enlargement of the renal pelvis are indicative of progressive renal atrophy
• medullary atrophy was associated with the presence of apoptotic bodies in the inner medulla
• the tubules in the outer medulla are curved rather than straight
• epithelial cells in the medullary renal tubules lacked the normal cuboidal character seen in wild-type kidneys
• instead, epithelial cells were tightly packed with an increased nuclear-to-cytoplasmic ratio
• microcystic dilation of the renal tubules was seen in areas adjacent to the atrophic medulla

homeostasis/metabolism
• osmoprotective gene expression in the kidney medulla is inhibited in homozygotes

growth/size/body
• the body weight of those homozygotes that survive to adulthood is about half that of wild-type

immune system
• at P70-P120, large abnormal regions of the medulla and cortex were distorted by tubular and interstitial inflammation

cellular
• significant numbers of apoptotic cells are seen in the inner medulla, unlike in wild-type kidneys





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last database update
12/10/2024
MGI 6.24
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