Overview

Also Known As:p48-cre

The p48-cre knock-in/knock-out allele has a Cre recombinase gene inserted into the first coding exon of the Ptf1a gene; both abolishing endogenous Ptf1a gene function and placing cre expression under the control of the endogenous Ptf1a promoter/enhancer elements. Cre recombinase activity occurs in the developing pancreas, neural tube, cerebellum and retina. These mice may be useful for cre-lox studies of pancreatic development.

Donating Investigator

Roland M. Schmid, Technical University of Munich

Henrik Einwaechter, Technical University of Munich

Genetic overview

Genetic Background	Generation

Ptf1a^tm1(cre)Hnak

Allele Type	Gene Symbol	Gene Name
Targeted (Recombinase-expressing)	Ptf1a	pancreas specific transcription factor, 1a

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Detailed Description

The Ptf1a gene encodes a transcription factor involved in pancreatic organogenesis. This p48-cre strain expresses Cre recombinase from the endogenous Ptf1a locus and results in a null allele. Cre recombinase sequence was inserted at the start codon of the gene. When crossed with a strain containing loxP site flanked sequence of interest, Cre-mediated recombination results in tissue-specific deletion of the target. Recombination occurs in embryonic mice, at E10.5, in the pancreas (specifically the prepancreatic endoderm and progenitor and exocrine cells), neural tube, cerebellum and retina. Germline expression is also described below. Mice that are heterozygous for the targeted mutation are viable and fertile. Homozygotes are not viable, dying within 3 hours of birth.

Kabacaoglu et al. 2020 bioRxiv reports that p48-cre mice express Cre in male germline. The recombination event was observed in multiple floxed alleles, while the frequency varied depending on the target gene. Additionally, Cre allele transmission into progeny was not necessary for the germline recombination. As such, for Cre-lox experiments and to avoid/minimize germline deletion of the floxed allele, researchers may consider breeding p48-cre females with floxed males.
If the recombinase activity pattern of this allele is further characterized by the Genetic Resource Science group at The Jackson Laboratory, such findings will be reported on the Mouse Genome Informatics (MGI) Allele Detail entry (Ptf1a^tm1(cre)Hnak). This same information may also be found searching the MGI Recombinase Activity and MGI Gene Expression + Recombinase Activity Comparison Matrix.

Development

A targeting vector containing cre coding sequence and a FRT site flanked NEO cassette was used to disrupt part of exon 1 of the targeted Ptf1a gene. The endogenous Ptf1a promoter drives expression of the Cre recombinase coding sequence. The construct was electroporated into unspecified embryonic stem (ES) cells which were transiently transfected with a FLP recombinase plasmid to remove the selection cassette. ES cells that had successfully undergone FLP-mediated recombination and no longer retained the NEO cassette were injected into blastocysts.
The resulting chimeric animals were tested for germline transmission. The strain was maintained on a mixed B6;129 background but could contain contributions from other genetic backgrounds.
Upon arrival, sperm was cryopreserved. To establish our live colony, an aliquot of frozen sperm was used to fertilize C57BL/6J oocytes (Stock No. 000664).

Expression Data

Expressed Gene	cre, cre recombinase, bacteriophage P1
Site of Expression	Cre recombination occurs in embryonic mice, at E10.5, in the pancreas (specifically the prepancreatic endoderm and progenitor and exocrine cells), neural tube, cerebellum and retina.

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Wild-type from the colony

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Selected References

Nakhai H; Sel S; Favor J; Mendoza-Torres L; Paulsen F; Duncker GI; Schmid RM. 2007. Ptf1a is essential for the differentiation of GABAergic and glycinergic amacrine cells and horizontal cells in the mouse retina. Development 134(6):1151-60PubMed: 17301087 MGI: J:119184

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Genetics

Ptf1a^tm1(cre)Hnak

Allele Symbol: Ptf1a^tm1(cre)Hnak

Allele Name	targeted mutation 1, Hassan Nakhai
Allele Type	Targeted (Recombinase-expressing)
Allele Synonym(s)	p48-cre; Ptf1a^Cre(ex1); Ptf1a^tm1(cre)Nak; Ptf1a-cre(ex1)
Gene Symbol and Name	Ptf1a, pancreas specific transcription factor, 1a
Gene Synonym(s)
Expressed Gene	cre, cre recombinase, bacteriophage P1
Site of Expression	Cre recombination occurs in embryonic mice, at E10.5, in the pancreas (specifically the prepancreatic endoderm and progenitor and exocrine cells), neural tube, cerebellum and retina.
Strain of Origin	Not Specified
Chromosome	2
Molecular Note	Cre recombinase replaced part of exon 1. A neomycin resistance gene included in the vector was subsequently removed via transient FLP expression.

Disease/Phenotype

Disease Terms

Research Areas By Phenotype

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

Research Tools
- Cre-lox System
  - Cre Recombinase Expression
- Developmental Biology Research
  - Cre-lox System
- Metabolism Research
Developmental Biology Research

Mammalian Phenotype Terms by Genotype

References

Nakhai H; Sel S; Favor J; Mendoza-Torres L; Paulsen F; Duncker GI; Schmid RM. 2007. Ptf1a is essential for the differentiation of GABAergic and glycinergic amacrine cells and horizontal cells in the mouse retina. Development 134(6):1151-60PubMed: 17301087 MGI: J:119184

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Technical Support

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Genotyping Protocols
- Probe:Generic Cre Probe
- Standard PCR:Ptf1a Alt 1
- Genotyping resources and troubleshooting
Breeding Considerations

When maintaining a live colony, heterozygous mice may be bred together, to wildtype siblings, or to C57BL/6J inbred mice (Stock No. 000664). Homozygotes are not viable, dying within 3 hours of birth.

Kabacaoglu et al. 2020 bioRxiv reports that p48-cre mice express Cre in male germline. The recombination event was observed in multiple floxed alleles, while the frequency varied depending on the target gene. Additionally, Cre allele transmission into progeny was not necessary for the germline recombination. As such, for Cre-lox experiments and to avoid/minimize germline deletion of the floxed allele, researchers may consider breeding p48-cre females with floxed males.
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Mating System
- Wild-type x Heterozygote
- Heterozygote x Wild-type
Citation
When using the p48-cre mouse strain in a publication, please cite the originating article(s) and include JAX stock #023329 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

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Also Known As:p48-cre

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Genetic overview

Research Applications

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Detailed Description

Development

Expression Data

Control Suggestions

Additional Information

Selected References

Ptf1atm1(cre)Hnak

Allele Symbol: Ptf1atm1(cre)Hnak

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 - Ptf1atm1(cre)Hnak 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

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Ptf1a^tm1(cre)Hnak

Allele Symbol: Ptf1a^tm1(cre)Hnak

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