Mouse Models DRPLA Publication

Transgenic DRPLA 113Q Mice

Identification

Causal gene(s)
ATN1
Repeat size or mutation
113Q
Animal model
Mouse

Model Details

Mouse strain / background
C57BL/6J
Type of model
transgenic

Transgenic Construct

Transgenic construct: sequence type
Entire mutant DRPLA gene
Transgenic construct: details
Propagation of expansion through in vitro fertilization and transplantation creating a subline from the Q76 and Q129 mice
Promoter: gene
SV40

Phenotype

Progression
progressive
Hallmark features
Increased severity of motor deficits and memory disturbance with increasing CAG repeat length and age; reduced survival, reduced body weight, intranuclear inclusions, neuronal dysfunction

Source & Publications

Originating lab / institution
The University of Tokyo

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