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The SOD1 transgene in the G93A mouse model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis lies on distal mouse chromosome 12

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posted on 2023-06-08, 06:27 authored by Francesca Achilli, Shelagh Boyle, Dairin Kieran, Ruth Chia, Majid HafezparastMajid Hafezparast, Joanne E Martin, Giampietro Schiavo, Linda Greensmith, Wendy Bickmore, Elizabeth M C Fisher
The SOD1G93A transgenic mouse strain which carries a human mutant Cu/Zn superoxide dismutase transgene array is a widely studied model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. These mice have been used in many breeding experiments to look for interactions with other loci, including transgenic and gene targeted mutations. Therefore, we decided to map the site of the transgene insertion as this may affect the outcome of such breeding experiments. In a fluorescence in situ hybridization experiment we determined that the SOD1G93A transgene insertion site lies on distal mouse chromosome 12. This chromosome also carries the 'Legs at odd angles' locus, which is an entirely unrelated mutation in the dynein heavy chain gene that we have been studying. We have analysed data from a SOD1G93AxLoa cross and determined that the site of the transgene insertion lies proximal of the dynein heavy chain gene on mouse chromosome 12.

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Publication status

  • Published

Journal

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

ISSN

1748-2968

Publisher

Informa Healthcare

Issue

2

Volume

6

Page range

111-114

Pages

4.0

Department affiliated with

  • Neuroscience Publications

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Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2012-02-06

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