Overview

Prdm1-Cre (Blimp1-Cre) transgenic mice express Cre recombinase under the control of the mouse Prdm1 promoter. These mice may be useful for generating tissue-specific targeted mutants for studies of development and germ cell fate.

Heterozygotes are slow to produce litters. The litters are small and it is not uncommon to lose pups before weaning. Heterozygote x wildtype (or C57BL/6J, Stock No. 000664) crosses are recommended to maintain this strain. Given the breeding/viability challenges, homozygotes will not be produced in the JAX colony. (February, 2020).

Hair loss, likely attributable to the C57BL/6 genetic background, is also observed.

Donating Investigator

Michel C Nussenzweig, The Rockefeller University

Genetic overview

Genetic Background	Generation

Tg(Prdm1-cre)1Masu

Allele Type
Transgenic (Recombinase-expressing)

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Detailed Description

Prdm1-Cre (Blimp1-Cre) transgenic mice express Cre recombinase under the control of the mouse Prdm1 (PR domain containing 1, with ZNF domain; Blimp1) promoter. Cre-mediated recombination is detected in 55-76% of primordial germ cells when this strain is crossed with Gt(ROSA)26-GFP reporter mice. Expression is also seen in plasma cells. These mice may be useful for generating tissue-specific targeted mutants for studies of development and germ cell fate.

Heterozygotes are slow to produce litters. The litters are small and it is not uncommon to lose pups before weaning. Heterozygote x wildtype (or C57BL/6J, Stock No. 000664) crosses are recommended to maintain this strain. Given the breeding/viability challenges, homozygotes will not be produced in the JAX colony. (February, 2020).

Hair loss, likely attributable to the C57BL/6 genetic background, is also observed.

Development

The exon 1 coding region of the targeted mouse gene was substituted with the first 100bp of the Cre sequence preceded by a nuclear localization sequence (NLS). Exon 2 was replaced by the remaining Cre sequence followed by a transcriptional stop cassette. The modified BAC vector was linearized and microinjected into pronuclei of B6CBAF1 zygotes. This strain was backcrossed to C57BL/6 four times by the donating investigator prior to sending to The Jackson Laboratory in 2009. Upon arrival, at least one additional backcross to C57BL/6J was performed.

Expression Data

Expressed Gene	cre, cre recombinase, bacteriophage P1
Site of Expression	Cre-mediated recombination is detected in 55-76% of primordial germ cells when this mice carryint this transgene are crossed with Gt(ROSA)26-GFP reporter mice.

Control Suggestions

Noncarrier
000664 C57BL/6J

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Selected References

Ohinata Y; Payer B; O'Carroll D; Ancelin K; Ono Y; Sano M; Barton SC; Obukhanych T; Nussenzweig M; Tarakhovsky A; Saitou M; Surani MA. 2005. Blimp1 is a critical determinant of the germ cell lineage in mice. Nature 436(7048):207-13PubMed: 15937476 MGI: J:99994

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Genetics

Tg(Prdm1-cre)1Masu

Allele Symbol: Tg(Prdm1-cre)1Masu

Allele Name	transgene insertion 1, M Azim Surani
Allele Type	Transgenic (Recombinase-expressing)
Allele Synonym(s)	Blimp1Cre; Blimp1-Cre
Gene Symbol and Name	Tg(Prdm1-cre)1Masu, transgene insertion 1, M Azim Surani
Gene Synonym(s)
Promoter	Prdm1, PR domain containing 1, with ZNF domain, mouse, laboratory
Expressed Gene	cre, cre recombinase, bacteriophage P1
Site of Expression	Cre-mediated recombination is detected in 55-76% of primordial germ cells when this mice carryint this transgene are crossed with Gt(ROSA)26-GFP reporter mice.
Strain of Origin	(C57BL/6 x CBA)F1
Chromosome	UN
Molecular Note	The coding region in exon 1 and 2 were replaced by an NLS and Cre cDNA sequence, followed by a transcriptional STOP cassette.
Mutations Made By	M. Azim Surani, Gurdon Institute,University of Cambridge

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Research Areas By Phenotype

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

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- Cre-lox System
  - Cre Recombinase Expression
- Developmental Biology Research
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References

Ohinata Y; Payer B; O'Carroll D; Ancelin K; Ono Y; Sano M; Barton SC; Obukhanych T; Nussenzweig M; Tarakhovsky A; Saitou M; Surani MA. 2005. Blimp1 is a critical determinant of the germ cell lineage in mice. Nature 436(7048):207-13PubMed: 15937476 MGI: J:99994

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Genotyping Protocols
- QPCR:Generic Cre Quantitative PCR
- Standard PCR:Tg(Prdm1-cre)
- Standard PCR:Tg(Prdm1-cre)
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Breeding Considerations

Heterozygotes are slow to produce litters. The litters are small and it is not uncommon to lose pups before weaning. Heterozygote x wildtype (or C57BL/6J, Stock No. 000664) crosses are recommended to maintain this strain. Given the breeding/viability challenges, homozygotes will not be produced in the JAX colony. (February, 2020).
Hair loss, likely attributable to the C57BL/6 genetic background, is also observed.
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Mating System
- Noncarrier x Hemizygote
- Hemizygote x Noncarrier
Citation
When using the B6.Cg-Tg(Prdm1-cre)1Masu/J mouse strain in a publication, please cite the originating article(s) and include JAX stock #008827 in your Materials and Methods section.

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

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Donating Investigator

Genetic overview

Research Applications

Base Price

Detailed Description

Development

Expression Data

Control Suggestions

Additional Information

Selected References

Tg(Prdm1-cre)1Masu

Allele Symbol: Tg(Prdm1-cre)1Masu

Disease Terms

Research Areas By Phenotype

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

Mammalian Phenotype Terms by Genotype

References

Additional - Tg(Prdm1-cre)1Masu related

Genotyping Protocols

Breeding Considerations

Mating System

Citation

Animal Health Reports

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

Live Mouse

Cryorecovery - Pricing

Related Products and Services

Payment Terms and Conditions

The Jackson Laboratory's Genotype Promise

Terms Of Use

Additional Use Restrictions Apply

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