Mouse Strain information
APB ID 5526
Added 21/06/2011
Last Edited 15/12/2022
Strain nomenclature: B6;129-Klf8tm1Merc
Nickname: Klf8-LoxP
Genetics
Genetic Details Targeted knockin
Targeted FRT
Targeted floxed
ES Cell-Line Used C57BL/6
Mode of Inheritance X-linked
1.  Affected Gene Name: Kruppel-like factor 8  
Chromosome X
Affected Gene Symbol Klf8
Location on chromosome (bp): 149672009-149830675 bp, + strand (From VEGA annotation of NCBI Build 37)
MGI Gene Accession ID

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MGI:2442430
Synonyms BKLF3, ZNF74
Point mutation sequence:
Insertion/Tagging details:
Guide(s) RNA sequence:
Mutant Construction Technique None
Phenotype
Phenotype Homozygous State Normal
Phenotype Heterozygous State Normal
Original Genetic Background C57BL/6
Genetic Background Currently Maintained C57BL/6-129SV/J
Strain identification
How is this strain characterised? Genotyping
Fertility and Strain maintenance
Fertility and Strain maintenance
Relevant bibliographic / database references
General information
Associated IP rights? Unknown
Does it Model a Human Condition? No
Is the strain available in any form to other researchers Possibly
APB stock stored as: Cryopreserved sperm (from 5 mice)
Are live mice available? Yes
MTA needs to be signed? Yes


     

 


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