Overview

Also Known As:B1-8 High Affinity (BALB/cByJ background)

In combination with immunoglobulin lambda light chain, this heavy chain variable (V) region produces antibody that binds hapten NP (4-hydroxy-3-nitrophenylacetyl). A Trp to Leu point mutation at codon 33 results in a 40-fold increase in antigen binding affinity (B1-8^hi). Despite the significantly enhanced affinity for NP, there is only a 2-3 fold difference in the T-independent proliferative response of B cells that carry high or low affinity receptors. In T cell-dependent responses there is no difference in the ability of B1-8 high vs. B1-8 low affinity cells to enter germinal center reactions. However, high affinity B cells were recruited preferentially in response to both T cell-dependent and T cell-independent antigens.

Donating Investigator

Michel C Nussenzweig, The Rockefeller University

Genetic overview

Genetic Background	Generation

Igh^tm1Mnz

Allele Type	Gene Symbol	Gene Name
Targeted	Igh	immunoglobulin heavy chain complex

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Immunology, Inflammation and Autoimmunity Research

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Detailed Description

Mice homozygous for this targeted mutation are viable and fertile and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. In combination with immunoglobulin lambda light chain, this heavy chain variable (V) region produces antibody that binds hapten NP (4-hydroxy-3-nitrophenylacetyl). A Trp to Leu point mutation at codon 33 results in a 40-fold increase in antigen binding affinity (B1-8^hi). Despite the significantly enhanced affinity for NP, there is only a 2-3 fold difference in the T-independent proliferative response of B cells that carry high or low affinity receptors. In T cell-dependent responses there is no difference in the ability of B1-8 high vs. B1-8 low affinity cells to enter germinal center reactions. However, high affinity B cells were recruited preferentially in response to both T cell-dependent and T cell-independent antigens. Expression has been verified by immunostaining cells that carry the mutation. The phenotype of this mutation on the BALB/cBy background is not known to differ from that on the C57BL/6 background (Stock No. 007594).

Development

PCR was used to introduce a point mutation conferring higher affinity 4-hydroxy-3-nitrophenyl)acetyl (NP)-binding to Igh (V_HB1-8): TGG->TTG (codon 33 Trp->Leu). A targeting vector incorporating a 5' floxed neomycin cassette in addition to the point mutation was transfected into 129P2/OlaHsd-derived E14 embryonic stem (ES) cells. Positive clones were injected into C57BL/6 blastocysts, and the resulting chimeric males were bred to C57BL/6 EIIA-Cre females to delete the neomycin gene, and leave a loxP site. Mice were backcrossed to C57BL/6 congenic background CD45.1 (Ptprc^a) mice for at least 12 generations by the donating laboratory, then backcrossed to BALB/cBy for 10 generations. This strain does not carry the Ptprc^a allele.

Selected References

Shih TA; Roederer M; Nussenzweig MC. 2002. Role of antigen receptor affinity in T cell-independent antibody responses in vivo. Nat Immunol 3(4):399-406PubMed: 11896394 MGI: J:75653

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Genetics

Igh^tm1Mnz

Allele Symbol: Igh^tm1Mnz

Allele Name	targeted mutation 1, Michel C Nussenzweig
Allele Type	Targeted
Allele Synonym(s)	B1-8^hi
Gene Symbol and Name	Igh, immunoglobulin heavy chain complex
Gene Synonym(s)
Promoter	Igh, immunoglobulin heavy chain complex, mouse, laboratory
Strain of Origin	129P2/OlaHsd
Chromosome	12
Molecular Note	PCR was used to introduce a point mutation conferring higher affinity 4-hydroxy-3-nitrophenyl)acetyl (NP)-binding to Igh-V (VHB1-8): TGG->TTG (codon 33 Trp->Leu). A targeting vector incorporating a 5' floxed neomycin cassette in addition to the point mutation was transfected into 129P2/OlaHsd-derived E14 embryonic stem (ES) cells.
Mutations Made By	Michel Nussenzweig, The Rockefeller University

Disease/Phenotype

Disease Terms

Research Areas By Phenotype

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

Immunology, Inflammation and Autoimmunity Research

Mammalian Phenotype Terms by Genotype

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

Genotype: Igh^tm1Mnz/Igh^tm1Mnz
B6.129P2-Igh

cellular phenotype

abnormal cell cycle
- absolute number of cells in cell cycle is always higher than in Igh^tm2Mnz or wild-type mice

increased B cell proliferation
- in immunized mice, on day 2 there is a much higher percentage of high-affinity B cells (58%) compared to wild-type cells (~3%)
- mutant B cells in mice challenged with a T1-2 antigen (NP-Ficoll) undergo rapid proliferative expansion (from 3 to 25% of lymphocytes by 5 days after immunization

increased B cell apoptosis
- there are higher numbers of apoptotic mutant B cells than in wild-type or Igh^tm2Mnz B cells in spleens 3 and 5 days after immunization

immune system phenotype

abnormal B cell physiology
- fraction of mutant B cells differentiate into short lived germinal center (GC) cells; GC response is greater than in Igh^tm2Mnz cells
- mutant B cells with high affinity for antigen are preferentially selected during early phase of T1-2 immune response, over mutant B cells with low affinity for antigen
- when equal numbers of Igh^tm1Mnz and Igh^tm2Mnz B cells are transferred to wild-type recipient mice, after immunization with NP-Ficoll, Igh^tm1Mnz B cells preferentially expand and proliferation to make up ~46% of Ig lambda B cells whereas Igh^tm2Mnz B cells are not expanded
- after 5 days post immunization, 85% of plasmacytes and 60% of germinal center cells are Igh^tm1Mnz B cells (high affinity)
- cells whereas Igh^tm2Mnz B cells are not expanded
- some mutant B cells that express Ig lambda differentiate into short-lived plasmacytes in red pulp of lymphoid follicles; plasmacyte response is greater than in Igh^tm2Mnz cells or wild-type

increased IgM level
- NP-specific IgM antibody production is greater than in Igh^tm2Mnz B cells or wild-type

increased B cell apoptosis
- there are higher numbers of apoptotic mutant B cells than in wild-type or Igh^tm2Mnz B cells in spleens 3 and 5 days after immunization

increased B cell proliferation
- mutant B cells in mice challenged with a T1-2 antigen (NP-Ficoll) undergo rapid proliferative expansion (from 3 to 25% of lymphocytes by 5 days after immunization
- in immunized mice, on day 2 there is a much higher percentage of high-affinity B cells (58%) compared to wild-type cells (~3%)

increased IgG level
- 4-hydroxy-3-nitrophenyl)acetyl-specific (NP) IgM antibody production is greater than in Igh^tm2Mnz B cells or wild-type

hematopoietic system phenotype

abnormal B cell physiology
- mutant B cells with high affinity for antigen are preferentially selected during early phase of T1-2 immune response, over mutant B cells with low affinity for antigen
- when equal numbers of Igh^tm1Mnz and Igh^tm2Mnz B cells are transferred to wild-type recipient mice, after immunization with NP-Ficoll, Igh^tm1Mnz B cells preferentially expand and proliferation to make up ~46% of Ig lambda B cells whereas Igh^tm2Mnz B cells are not expanded
- some mutant B cells that express Ig lambda differentiate into short-lived plasmacytes in red pulp of lymphoid follicles; plasmacyte response is greater than in Igh^tm2Mnz cells or wild-type
- cells whereas Igh^tm2Mnz B cells are not expanded
- after 5 days post immunization, 85% of plasmacytes and 60% of germinal center cells are Igh^tm1Mnz B cells (high affinity)
- fraction of mutant B cells differentiate into short lived germinal center (GC) cells; GC response is greater than in Igh^tm2Mnz cells

increased B cell proliferation
- mutant B cells in mice challenged with a T1-2 antigen (NP-Ficoll) undergo rapid proliferative expansion (from 3 to 25% of lymphocytes by 5 days after immunization
- in immunized mice, on day 2 there is a much higher percentage of high-affinity B cells (58%) compared to wild-type cells (~3%)

increased B cell apoptosis
- there are higher numbers of apoptotic mutant B cells than in wild-type or Igh^tm2Mnz B cells in spleens 3 and 5 days after immunization

increased IgG level
- 4-hydroxy-3-nitrophenyl)acetyl-specific (NP) IgM antibody production is greater than in Igh^tm2Mnz B cells or wild-type

increased IgM level
- NP-specific IgM antibody production is greater than in Igh^tm2Mnz B cells or wild-type

References

Shih TA; Roederer M; Nussenzweig MC. 2002. Role of antigen receptor affinity in T cell-independent antibody responses in vivo. Nat Immunol 3(4):399-406PubMed: 11896394 MGI: J:75653

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Also Known As:B1-8 High Affinity (BALB/cByJ background)

Donating Investigator

Genetic overview

Research Applications

Base Price

Detailed Description

Development

Selected References

Ightm1Mnz

Allele Symbol: Ightm1Mnz

Disease Terms

Research Areas By Phenotype

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

Mammalian Phenotype Terms by Genotype

Genotype: Ightm1Mnz/Ightm1MnzB6.129P2-Igh

cellular phenotype

immune system phenotype

hematopoietic system phenotype

References

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Genotyping Protocols

Breeding Considerations

Citation

Animal Health Reports

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

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Igh^tm1Mnz

Allele Symbol: Igh^tm1Mnz

Genotype: Igh^tm1Mnz/Igh^tm1Mnz
B6.129P2-Igh

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