These "depletion of regulatory T cell" (DEREG) BAC transgenic mice express a simian diphtheria toxin receptor-enhanced green fluorescent protein (DTR-eGFP) fusion protein under control of the endogenous forkhead box P3 promoter/enhancer regions on the BAC transgene. DTR-eGFP expression is observed in fully functional Foxp3+CD4+ regulatory T cell populations allowing fluorescent detection or diphtheria toxin-induced ablation Foxp3+ T reg cells.
Tim Sparwasser, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
Genetic Background | Generation |
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Allele Type |
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Transgenic (Inserted expressed sequence) |
Mice hemizygous for the "depletion of regulatory T cell" (DEREG) BAC transgene are viable and fertile, with expression of a simian diphtheria toxin receptor-enhanced green fluorescent protein (DTR-eGFP) fusion protein under control of the endogenous Foxp3 (forkhead box P3) promoter/enhancer regions on the BAC transgene. The donating investigator reports that transcription/translation from the BAC Foxp3 locus is disabled. These DEREG mice have DTR-eGFP expression in fully functional Foxp3+CD4+ regulatory T cell populations with no observed influence on regulation of the endogenous Foxp3 locus. Specifically, EGFP expression (via FACS) is observed mainly in CD25+CD4+ T cells, and allows specific detection of Foxp3+ regulatory T cell populations. The donating investigator also reports that EGFP expression is measurable by direct fluorescence. Diphtheria toxin (DT) administration results in ablation of Foxp3+CD4+ T reg cells with no apparent affect on CD25+ effector T cells. DT-induced depletion of Foxp3+CD4+ T reg cells is associated with enhanced and prolonged delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH) responses and neonatal development of scurfy-like symptoms. The donating investigator reports that while homozygous females breed fine, homozygous males seem infertile.
The RP23-267C15 bacterial artificial chromosome (BAC) containing at least ten mouse genes was obtained. This BAC was modified by targeting a simian diphtheria toxin receptor-enhanced green fluorescent protein (DTR-eGFP) fusion protein and an SV40 polyA element into the first exon of the Foxp3 (forkhead box P3) locus: none of the other loci on the BAC were mutated. This modified ~150 kb BAC transgene was microinjected into the pronuclei of fertilized C57BL/6NCrl oocytes. Transgenic mice were identified and bred to C57BL/6J wildtype mice to establish the high transgene expressing founder line 23.2. These "depletion of regulatory T cell" (DEREG) mice were subsequently maintained by breeding transgenic mice with wildtype C57BL/6J or wildtype siblings for many generations prior to arrival at The Jackson Laboratory. Upon arrival, mice were bred to C57BL/6J inbred mice for at least one generation to establish the colony.
Expressed Gene | DTR, Simian Diphtheria Toxin Receptor, |
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Expressed Gene | GFP, Green Fluorescent Protein, |
Site of Expression | Selective DTR-eGFP expression is seen within the CD4+ T cell compartment, and highest expression within the CD25+ subset. |
Allele Name | transgene insertion 23.2, Tim Sparwasser |
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Allele Type | Transgenic (Inserted expressed sequence) |
Allele Synonym(s) | DEREG; Tg(Foxp3-DTR/EGFP)1Ebe |
Gene Symbol and Name | Tg(Foxp3-DTR/EGFP)23.2Spar, transgene insertion 23.2, Tim Sparwasser |
Gene Synonym(s) | |
Promoter | Foxp3, forkhead box P3, mouse, laboratory |
Expressed Gene | DTR, Simian Diphtheria Toxin Receptor, |
Expressed Gene | GFP, Green Fluorescent Protein, |
Site of Expression | Selective DTR-eGFP expression is seen within the CD4+ T cell compartment, and highest expression within the CD25+ subset. |
Strain of Origin | C57BL/6NCrl |
Chromosome | UN |
Molecular Note | The RP23-267C15 bacterial artificial chromosome (BAC) containing at least ten mouse genes was obtained. This BAC was modified by targeting a simian diphtheria toxin receptor-enhanced green fluorescent protein (DTR-eGFP) fusion protein and an SV40 polyA element into the first exon of the Foxp3 (forkhead box P3) locus: none of the other loci on the BAC were mutated. Two high expressing lines (16.1 and 23.2) were established. Analysis revealed selective DTR-eGFP expressionwithin the CD4+ T cell compartment, with the highest expression within the CD25+ subset. |
Mutations Made By | Tim Sparwasser, Twincore Inst. for Infection Immunology |
When maintaining a live colony, hemizygous mice may be bred to wildtype (noncarrier) siblings or to C57BL/6J inbred mice (Stock No. 000664). The donating investigator reports that while homozygous females breed fine, homozygous males seem infertile.
When using the DEREG mouse strain in a publication, please cite the originating article(s) and include MMRRC stock #32050 in your Materials and Methods section.
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