Overview

Also Known As:src-

These Src knock-out mice exhibit a deficiency in bone remodeling, indicating impaired osteoclast function, and developed osteopetrosis. They are suitable for use in applications related to the study of the physiological role of the Rous sarcoma oncogene.

Donating Investigator

Dr. Philippe Soriano, Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Genetic overview

Genetic Background	Generation

Src^tm1Sor

Allele Type	Gene Symbol	Gene Name
Targeted (Null/Knockout)	Src	Rous sarcoma oncogene

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Research Applications

Developmental Biology Research
Cancer Research
Internal/Organ Research

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Base Price

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$2,854.50 Domestic price Cryo Recovery

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Detailed Description

Mice homozygous for the Src^tm1Sor targeted mutation display osteopetrosis. Homozygous mutant mice are approximately one-third the size of normal wildtype siblings. Incisors fail to erupt. In general, long bones are shorter in length and show a partial absence of bone marrow. Src has been implicated in development, but its role may be masked by other tyrosine kinases. No overt phenotype is found in brain or platelets, where it is most highly expressed. Mice heterozygous for the Src^tm1Sor mutation have no apparent abnormalities.

Control Suggestions

Wildtype mice from the colony or B6129SF2 mice (Stock No. 101045) may be used as controls. The B6129SF2 mice only provide an approximate genetic match to this B6;129 mixed background.
Wild-type from the colony

Approximate Controls

101045 B6129SF2/J

Additional Information

Considerations for Choosing Controls

Selected References

Soriano P; Montgomery C; Geske R; Bradley A. 1991. Targeted disruption of the c-src proto-oncogene leads to osteopetrosis in mice. Cell 64(4):693-702PubMed: 1997203 MGI: J:67040

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Genetics

Src^tm1Sor

Allele Symbol: Src^tm1Sor

Allele Name	targeted mutation 1, Philippe Soriano
Allele Type	Targeted (Null/Knockout)
Allele Synonym(s)	src^-
Gene Symbol and Name	Src, Rous sarcoma oncogene
Gene Synonym(s)
Strain of Origin	129S7/SvEvBrd-Hprt^b-m2
Chromosome	2
Molecular Note	A neomycin cassette was inserted into the first coding exon. Northern blot analysis confirmed that no wild-type transcript was present in homozygous mice. No autophosphorylation activity corresponding to the encoded protein is detectable in homozygous mice.
Mutations Made By	Dr. Philippe Soriano, Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Disease/Phenotype

Disease Terms

Research Areas By Phenotype

This mouse can be used to support research in many areas including:

Developmental Biology Research
- Skeletal Defects
  - osteopetrosis
Internal/Organ Research
- Skeleton
  - Bone

Genotype: Src^tm1Sor related

Cancer Research
- Genes Regulating Growth and Proliferation
- Oncogenes
Developmental Biology Research
- Skeletal Defects
  - osteopetrosis

Mammalian Phenotype Terms by Genotype

The following phenotype information is associated with a similar, but not exact match to this JAX^® Mice strain

Genotype: Src^tm1Sor/Src^tm1Sor
B6.129S7-Src/J

embryo phenotype

abnormal decidualization
- in vitro, endometrial stromal cells (ESCs) from wild-type mice became morphologically decidualized when cultured in the presence of E2+P4 for 5 days, whereas ESCs from female homozygotes remained morphologically unchanged
- ovariectomized female homozygotes treated with a low dose of estrogen (E2) and a high dose of progesterone (P4), followed by mechanical stimulation of the left uterine horn, showed little or no detectable decidual responses relative to similarly-treated wild-type and heterozygous females, as determined by uterine histology and uterine weight changes
- ild-type and heterozygous females, as determined by uterine histology and uterine weight changes
- however, prolonged treatment with E2+P4 for 10 days elicited both functional and morphological decidualization even in homozygous mutant ESCs

reproductive system phenotype

abnormal decidualization
- however, prolonged treatment with E2+P4 for 10 days elicited both functional and morphological decidualization even in homozygous mutant ESCs
- ild-type and heterozygous females, as determined by uterine histology and uterine weight changes
- in vitro, endometrial stromal cells (ESCs) from wild-type mice became morphologically decidualized when cultured in the presence of E2+P4 for 5 days, whereas ESCs from female homozygotes remained morphologically unchanged
- ovariectomized female homozygotes treated with a low dose of estrogen (E2) and a high dose of progesterone (P4), followed by mechanical stimulation of the left uterine horn, showed little or no detectable decidual responses relative to similarly-treated wild-type and heterozygous females, as determined by uterine histology and uterine weight changes

female infertility
- female homozygotes are severely subfertile or infertile, partly due to impaired decidualization resulting from the loss of maternal function in endometrial stromal cells

The following phenotype relates to a compound genotype created using this strain

Genotype: Src^tm1Sor/Src^tm1Sor
either: 129S7/SvEvBrd-Src or (involves: 129S7/SvEvBrd * C57BL/6J)

growth/size/body region phenotype

absent incisors
- incisor teeth are well developed, but fail to erupt through the gum
- incisors are absent at 3 weeks of age

failure of tooth eruption
- incisor teeth are well developed, but fail to erupt through the gum

broad face
- mice have a broad face

abnormal tooth eruption
- some molar teeth show partial eruption, but are crowded by osseous growth of the facial bones

decreased body weight
- mice grow more slowly and weigh about one-third to one-half as much as controls

decreased body size
- by 10-12 days of age, mice are noticeably smaller than controls

abnormal head shape
- mice have a slightly domed head

immune system phenotype

periodontium inflammation
- suppurative periodontal inflammation is seen in some animals

increased inflammatory response
- necrotic debris and acute inflammatory cells are sometimes seen within the lumen of the nasolacrimal duct

integument phenotype

diluted coat color
- Background Sensitivity - mice on a mixed genetic background exhibit a lighter coat color unlike mice on an inbred 129S7/SvEvBrd genetic background

limbs/digits/tail phenotype

abnormal limb morphology
- enlarged, club-shaped extremities

mammalian phenotype

hematopoietic system phenotype
- Normal - no evidence of hemorrhage or platelet dysfunction is seen; mice are capable of wound healing following tail or toe clipping
- Normal - normal red and white cell parameters are seen
- Normal - parafollicular cells of the thyroid are normal
- Normal - the liver and spleen are normal in size
- Normal - Kuppfer cells in the liver are normal in quantity and morphology
- Normal - normal platelet counts are seen

nervous system phenotype
- Normal - general brain architecture is normal and axon extension and fasciculation appear normal
- Normal - no microscopic brain lesions are apparent in multiple substructures

mortality/aging

postnatal lethality, incomplete penetrance
- at 3 weeks of age, only 19% of the mice are homozygous, suggesting a partial prenatal and/or partial early postnatal lethality

premature death
- most animals died at 3-4 weeks of age if weaned; one-third of mice could be maintained past 5 weeks if not weaned and kept on a soft food diet
- Background Sensitivity - mice on a mixed background survive longer than mice on the inbred 129S7/SvEvBrd genetic background

craniofacial phenotype

abnormal head shape
- mice have a slightly domed head

absent incisors
- incisors are absent at 3 weeks of age
- incisor teeth are well developed, but fail to erupt through the gum

broad face
- mice have a broad face

failure of tooth eruption
- incisor teeth are well developed, but fail to erupt through the gum

abnormal craniofacial bone morphology
- smaller airway lumina are present due to abnormal facial bone morphology
- facial bones are thickened by fibrous and osseous tissue proliferation and lack of bone resorbtion

abnormal tooth eruption
- some molar teeth show partial eruption, but are crowded by osseous growth of the facial bones

pigmentation phenotype

diluted coat color
- Background Sensitivity - mice on a mixed genetic background exhibit a lighter coat color unlike mice on an inbred 129S7/SvEvBrd genetic background

skeleton phenotype

decreased bone resorption
- bone resorption is minimal to absent

decreased length of long bones
- long bones are shorter in length

osteopetrosis
- noted in calvarium, nasal turbinates, facial bones, mandible, tibia and femurs; obvious in long bones at P10 and in the crainial bones at birth

abnormal bone marrow cavity morphology
- the bone marrow cavity was filled with little room for hematopoietic elements

abnormal bone trabecula morphology
- the central trabeculae consist of calcified cartilage

abnormal long bone morphology

absent incisors
- incisor teeth are well developed, but fail to erupt through the gum
- incisors are absent at 3 weeks of age

failure of tooth eruption
- incisor teeth are well developed, but fail to erupt through the gum

abnormal bone marrow morphology
- partial absence of bone marrow

abnormal bone structure

decreased compact bone thickness
- cortical bone is thinner and disorganized

increased trabecular bone mass
- there is a widening and extension of the trabecular bone deep into the distal metaphysis and diaphysis

abnormal tooth eruption
- some molar teeth show partial eruption, but are crowded by osseous growth of the facial bones

increased long bone epiphyseal plate size
- thickened growth plates in the long bones

delayed endochondral bone ossification
- persistence of endochondrial primary spongiosa

abnormal craniofacial bone morphology
- smaller airway lumina are present due to abnormal facial bone morphology
- facial bones are thickened by fibrous and osseous tissue proliferation and lack of bone resorbtion

abnormal long bone diaphysis morphology
- short diaphysis of the long bones

vision/eye phenotype

delayed eyelid opening

abnormal anterior eye segment morphology
- at later ages, the eyes are frequently cloudy due to secreted material

References

Soriano P; Montgomery C; Geske R; Bradley A. 1991. Targeted disruption of the c-src proto-oncogene leads to osteopetrosis in mice. Cell 64(4):693-702PubMed: 1997203 MGI: J:67040

Additional References

Lowe C; Yoneda T; Boyce BF; Chen H; Mundy GR; Soriano P. 1993. Osteopetrosis in Src-deficient mice is due to an autonomous defect of osteoclasts. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 90(10):4485-9PubMed: 7685105 MGI: J:11847
Lowell CA; Niwa M; Soriano P; Varmus HE. 1996. Deficiency of the Hck and Src tyrosine kinases results in extreme levels of extramedullary hematopoiesis. Blood 87(5):1780-92PubMed: 8634424 MGI: J:31647
Smith CL; Mittaud P; Prescott ED; Fuhrer C; Burden SJ. 2001. Src, Fyn, and Yes are not required for neuromuscular synapse formation but are necessary for stabilization of agrin-induced clusters of acetylcholine receptors. J Neurosci 21(9):3151-60PubMed: 11312300 MGI: J:70507

Additional - Src^tm1Sor related

Technical Support

CONTACT TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Genotyping Protocols
- Separated PCR:Srcalternate1
- Separated PCR:Srcalternate1
- Genotyping resources and troubleshooting
Breeding Considerations

This strain was generated on an inbred 129/Sv background. The B6,129 strain is maintained by mating heterozygous siblings. Expected coat color from breeding:Black, White Bellied Agouti
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Appearance
- black
  Related Genotype: a/a
  
  white-bellied agouti
  Related Genotype: A^w/?
Citation
When using the src- mouse strain in a publication, please cite the originating article(s) and include JAX stock #002381 in your Materials and Methods section.

Animal Health Reports

Facility Barrier Level Descriptions

Production of mice from cryopreserved embryos or sperm occurs in a maximum barrier room, G200

Pricing & Availability

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	Heterozygous or Wild-type for Src<tm1Sor>

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Also Known As:src-

Donating Investigator

Genetic overview

Research Applications

Base Price

Detailed Description

Control Suggestions

Approximate Controls

Additional Information

Selected References

Srctm1Sor

Allele Symbol: Srctm1Sor

Disease Terms

Research Areas By Phenotype

This mouse can be used to support research in many areas including:

Genotype: Srctm1Sor related

Mammalian Phenotype Terms by Genotype

Genotype: Srctm1Sor/Srctm1SorB6.129S7-Src/J

embryo phenotype

reproductive system phenotype

Genotype: Srctm1Sor/Srctm1Soreither: 129S7/SvEvBrd-Src or (involves: 129S7/SvEvBrd * C57BL/6J)

growth/size/body region phenotype

immune system phenotype

integument phenotype

limbs/digits/tail phenotype

mammalian phenotype

mortality/aging

craniofacial phenotype

pigmentation phenotype

skeleton phenotype

vision/eye phenotype

References

Additional References

Additional - Srctm1Sor related

Genotyping Protocols

Breeding Considerations

Appearance

Citation

Animal Health Reports

Production of mice from cryopreserved embryos or sperm occurs in a maximum barrier room, G200

Live Mouse

Cryorecovery - Pricing

Payment Terms and Conditions

The Jackson Laboratory's Genotype Promise

Terms Of Use

Licensing Information

Src^tm1Sor

Allele Symbol: Src^tm1Sor

Genotype: Src^tm1Sor related

Genotype: Src^tm1Sor/Src^tm1Sor
B6.129S7-Src/J

Genotype: Src^tm1Sor/Src^tm1Sor
either: 129S7/SvEvBrd-Src or (involves: 129S7/SvEvBrd * C57BL/6J)

Additional - Src^tm1Sor related