Shb null allele is inherited with a transmission ratio distortion and causes reduced viability in utero
Shb null allele is inherited with a transmission ratio distortion and causes reduced viability in utero
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DOI:
10.1002/dvdy.21257
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发表时间:
2007-09-01
影响因子:
2.5
通讯作者:
Welsh, Michael
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作者:
Kriz, Vitezslav;Mares, Jaroslav;Welsh, Michael
SHB is an Src homology 2 domain-containing adapter protein that has been found to be involved in numerous cellular responses. We have generated an Shb knockout mouse. No Shb(-/-) pups or embryos were obtained on the C57B16 background, indicating an early defect as a consequence of Shb- gene inactivation on this genetic background. Breeding heterozygotes for Shb gene inactivation (Shb(+/-)) on a mixed genetic background (FVB/C57B16/129Sv) reveals a distorted transmission ratio of the null allele with reduced numbers of Shb(+/+) and Shb(-/-) animals, but increased number of Shb(+/-) animals. The Shb- allele is associated with various forms of malformations, explaining the relative reduction in the number of Shb(-/-) offspring. Shb(-/-) animals that were born were viable, fertile, and showed no obvious defects. However, Shb(+/-) female mice ovulated preferentially Shb(-) oocytes explaining the reduced frequency of Shb(+/+) mice. Our study suggests a role of SHB during reproduction and development.