| Model No. | Nomenclature | Genotype |
|---|---|---|
| RAGN12-F | B6.129S6-Rag2tm1Fwa N12 | ko/ko |
| RAGN12-M | B6.129S6-Rag2tm1Fwa N12 | ko/ko |
Rag2 - Model RAGN12
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Overview
Nomenclature: B6.129S6-Rag2tm1Fwa N12
- Contains a disruption of the recombination activating gene 2 (Rag2)
- Homozygous mice exhibit total inability to initiate V(D)J rearrangement and fail to generate mature T or B lymphocytes. Otherwise, the Rag2 mouse has apparently normal hematopoiesis
- Useful for vaccine development, transplantation studies and hematopoiesis research. Through blastocyst complementation assays, can be useful in evaluating the function of specific genes in the differentiation of lymphocytes
- Carries the H2b haplotype
- Taconic recommends use of RAGN12 mice at the Murine Pathogen Free (MPF) for colitis studies involving adoptive T cell transfer. Use of RAGN12 mice at the Opportunist Free (OF) health standard should be considered based on facility-specific bioexclusion needs and other experimental considerations.
Origin
The Rag2 mouse was developed in the laboratory of Frederick W. Alt at Columbia University. The model was created by targeting the Rag2 gene in CCE ES cells and injecting the targeted cells into blastocysts. This line originated from model RAG2-M on a 129S6/SvEv background. The mice were backcrossed twelve generations (N12) to a C57BL/6NTac inbred background. Heterozygotes were intercrossed to generate homozygous targeted mutation mice. The line is maintained by incrossing homozygous mice.
Genetics
Guides & Publications
Initial Publication:
Shinkai, Y, Rathbun, G, Lam, KP, Oltz, EM, Stewart, V, Mendelsohn, M, Charron, J, Datta, M, Young, F, Stall, AM, and Alt, FW. (1992) RAG-2-Deficient Mice Lack Mature Lymphocytes Owing to Inability to Initiate V(D)J Rearrangement, Cell, 68: 855-867.
Applications & Therapeutic Areas
- Cell and Tissue Humanized
- Immunology
- Inflammation
- Oncology & Immuno-Oncology
- Autoimmune Disease
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Transit, Housing & Welfare
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RAGN12 males at 7+ weeks of age are packed as cagemates, without recombination of animals from different cages into a single Taconic Transit Cage (TTC). We recommend that customers do NOT recombine 7+ week old RAGN12 males from different Taconic Transit Cages into the same cage at or after unpacking.
Packing Practices
Taconic standard practice is to recombine animals of different home cages and/or ages from a single model and sex during packing, except in specific cases where Taconic's animal welfare policy prohibits recombination due to aggression or other concerns. When an order is fulfilled with animals from more than one week of birth, this standard practice results in animals from a range of birth weeks packed together in a single TTC. When an order is fulfilled with animals from genotyped models, this standard practice results in animals from different home cages packed together in a single TTC.
Customers who wish to keep animals from different weeks of birth separated should place orders with the special instruction "Divide and label by age." Note that this special request can result in increased costs for additional Taconic Transit Cages, dividers and/or freight charges.
Taconic discourages other types of custom packing requests as they can have a negative impact on animal welfare. Learn more.
Diet
Data
Adoptive T cell transfer colitis data in RAGN12 mice
Representative data for adoptive T cell transfer colitis in RAGN12 mice provided by Bolder BioPATH. Download the full data package, including protocol information, colon weight and colon histopathology.
Representative data for adoptive T cell transfer colitis in RAGN12 mice provided by an anonymous pharmaceutical company. Download the full data package.
(Left) Body weights of Rag2 knockout mice following administration of CD4+CD45RBhiCD25- T cells. Mean values are indicated and bars represent SEM; *P<0.05, **P<0.01, ***P<0.001; n=4-6.
(Right) Representative gross colon pathology and splenomegaly of Rag2 knockout mice 60 days following injection with 1 x 106 CD4+CD45RBhiCD25- T cells of saline (control).
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Rag2 - Model RAGN12
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Pricing - USD
Opportunist Free (OF) Health Standard
RAGN12 Female
RAGN12-F Genotype ko/ko
| Age in Weeks | Quantity 1 - 999 |
| 3 to 10 | $315.00 |
Specialized Inventory
| RAGN12-RF Genotype ko/ko | Quantity 1 - 199 |
| Retired Female Breeder | $315.00 |
RAGN12 Male
RAGN12-M Genotype ko/ko
| Age in Weeks | Quantity 1 - 999 |
| 3 to 10 | $315.00 |
Specialized Inventory
| RAGN12-RM Genotype ko/ko | Quantity 1 - 199 |
| Retired Male Breeder | $315.00 |
Murine Pathogen Free (MPF) Health Standard
RAGN12 Female
RAGN12-F Genotype ko/ko
| Age in Weeks | Quantity 1 - 999 |
| 3 to 10 | $256.00 |
Specialized Inventory
| RAGN12-RF Genotype ko/ko | Quantity 1 - 199 |
| Retired Female Breeder | $256.00 |
RAGN12 Male
RAGN12-M Genotype ko/ko
| Age in Weeks | Quantity 1 - 999 |
| 3 to 10 | $256.00 |
Specialized Inventory
| RAGN12-RM Genotype ko/ko | Quantity 1 - 199 |
| Retired Male Breeder | $256.00 |
Pricing - EUR
Opportunist Free (OF) Health Standard
RAGN12 Female
RAGN12-F Genotype ko/ko
| Age in Weeks | Quantity 1 - 999 |
| 3 to 10 | €295,00 |
Specialized Inventory
| RAGN12-RF Genotype ko/ko | Quantity 1 - 199 |
| Retired Female Breeder | €295,00 |
RAGN12 Male
RAGN12-M Genotype ko/ko
| Age in Weeks | Quantity 1 - 999 |
| 3 to 10 | €295,00 |
Specialized Inventory
| RAGN12-RM Genotype ko/ko | Quantity 1 - 199 |
| Retired Male Breeder | €295,00 |
Murine Pathogen Free (MPF) Health Standard
RAGN12 Female
RAGN12-F Genotype ko/ko
| Age in Weeks | Quantity 1 - 999 |
| 3 to 10 | €238,00 |
Specialized Inventory
| RAGN12-RF Genotype ko/ko | Quantity 1 - 199 |
| Retired Female Breeder | €238,00 |
RAGN12 Male
RAGN12-M Genotype ko/ko
| Age in Weeks | Quantity 1 - 999 |
| 3 to 10 | €238,00 |
Specialized Inventory
| RAGN12-RM Genotype ko/ko | Quantity 1 - 199 |
| Retired Male Breeder | €238,00 |
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