These "Foxp3EGFP" mice co-express EGFP and the regulatory T cell-specific transcription factor Foxp3, with expression of EGFP restricted to the T cell lineage, primarily to the CD4+ T reg cell population. On the congenic NOD background these mutant mice exhibit a diabetes incidence similar to NOD inbred mice. These mutant mice may be useful in immunological studies, including studies of regulatory T cell proliferation, localization, and antigen independence during the primary immune response.
Dr. David Serreze, The Jackson Laboratory
Genetic Background | Generation |
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Allele Type | Gene Symbol | Gene Name |
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Targeted (Reporter) | Foxp3 | forkhead box P3 |
Homozygous mice are viable and fertile with normal T and B cell development. These "Foxp3EGFP" mice co-express EGFP and the regulatory T cell-specific transcription factor Foxp3 under the control of the endogenous promoter. EGFP expression accurately identifies the Foxp3+ T cell population (more than 97% of Foxp3+ T cells were EGFP+), and Foxp3 mRNA expression strictly segregates with EGFP+ T cells. Due to X-inactivation in females, when the reporter construct in a heterozygous not a homozygous state, the number of EGFP+CD4+ T cells found in the peripheral blood of heterozygous females was approximately half that of hemizygote males. CD4+EGFP+ cells also exhibit normal regulatory T cell suppression of effector cell proliferation (following stimulation with anti-CD3 and anti-CD28 monclonal antibodies ). Some EGFP expression is noted in a small population of CD8+ thymocytes. These mutant mice may be useful in immunological studies, including studies of regulatory T cell proliferation, localization, and antigen independence during the primary immune response. On the congenic NOD background these mutant mice exhibit a diabetes incidence similar to NOD inbred mice.
This strain targets the GFP cassette downstream of the endogenous Foxp3 STOP codon with no defects in Foxp3 or regulatory T cell function observed.
In an attempt to offer alleles on well-characterized or multiple genetic backgrounds, alleles are frequently moved to a genetic background different from that on which an allele was first characterized. This allele was originally published on a BALB/c genetic background (see Stock No. 006769). It should be noted that the phenotype could vary from that originally described. The strain description will be modified as published results become available.
A targeting vector was designed to place an IRES-EGFP-SV40 polyA sequence immediately downstream of the endogenous Foxp3 translational stop codon but upstream of the endogenous polyA signal. This also placed a loxP-flanked PGKneo cassette into intron 9. This vector was electroporated into 129X1Sv/J-derived SCC10 embryonic stem (ES) cells. Correctly targeted ES cells were injected into C57BL/6 blastocysts and chimeric males were mated with C57BL/6 females. The PGKneo cassette was removed by mating founder males with Cre-deleter female mice on a C57BL/6 congenic background. The resulting mice (now harboring this Foxp3EGFP allele) were maintained on a B6 background prior to 18 backcross generations to NOD/ShiLtDvs. Upon transfer to The Jackson Laboratory Repository, the mice were crossed to NOD/ShiLtJ (Stock No. 001976) at least once to establish the colony.
Expressed Gene | GFP, Green Fluorescent Protein, |
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Site of Expression | EGFP is expressed in the Foxp3+ T cell population. Some EGFP expression is noted in a small population of CD8+ thymocytes. |
Allele Name | targeted mutation 2, Talal A Chatila |
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Allele Type | Targeted (Reporter) |
Allele Synonym(s) | FoxP3.GFP; Foxp3EGFP; Foxp3IRES-GFP; Foxp3tm2(EGFP)Tch; Foxp3-GFP KI |
Gene Symbol and Name | Foxp3, forkhead box P3 |
Gene Synonym(s) | |
Expressed Gene | GFP, Green Fluorescent Protein, |
Site of Expression | EGFP is expressed in the Foxp3+ T cell population. Some EGFP expression is noted in a small population of CD8+ thymocytes. |
Strain of Origin | 129X1/SvJ |
Chromosome | X |
Molecular Note | An IRES-EGFP-SV40 poly A sequence was inserted immediately downstream of the endogenous Foxp3 translational stop codon, but upstream of the endogenous polyA signal, generating a bicistronic locus encoding both Foxp3 and EGFP. Expression of EGFP is restricted to the T cell lineage, primarily to the CD4+ T cell population. |
Mutations Made By | Talal Chatila, Boston Children's Hospital |
This mutant allele is located on the X chromosome. When maintaining a live colony, homozygous females are bred with hemizygous males.
When using the Foxp3EGFP mouse strain in a publication, please cite the originating article(s) and include JAX stock #025097 in your Materials and Methods section.
Facility Barrier Level Descriptions
Service/Product | Description | Price |
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X linked - females are Heterozygous and males are wildtype for Foxp3<tm2Tch>, 1 pair minimum |
Frozen Mouse Embryo | NOD.129X1(Cg)-Foxp3<tm2Tch>/DvsJ | $2595.00 |
Frozen Mouse Embryo | NOD.129X1(Cg)-Foxp3<tm2Tch>/DvsJ | $2595.00 |
Frozen Mouse Embryo | NOD.129X1(Cg)-Foxp3<tm2Tch>/DvsJ | $3373.50 |
Frozen Mouse Embryo | NOD.129X1(Cg)-Foxp3<tm2Tch>/DvsJ | $3373.50 |
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