These TβRII floxed mutant mice possess loxP sites flanking exon 4 of the targeted gene. Mice that are homozygous for this allele are viable, fertile, normal in size and do not display any gross physical or behavioral abnormalities. When these mutant mice are bred to mice that express Cre recombinase, resulting offspring will have exon 4 deleted in cre-expressing tissues. This strain may be useful for studying the cellular and mechanical role of TGF-β in regulating development, hematopoiesis, wound healing, and immune function.
For example, when crossed to a strain expressing Cre recombinase in the neural tube, midbrain and dorsal spinal cord (see Stock No. 007807), this mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of DiGeorge syndrome.
For example, when crossed to a strain expressing interferon inducible Cre recombinase (see Stock No. 003556), this mutant mouse strain may be useful in studies of autoimmune inflammation.
