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MeCP2 related studies benefit from the use of CD1 as genetic background

D'Esposito, Maurizio, Cobolli Gigli, Clementina, Scaramuzza, Linda, Gandaglia, Anna, Bellini, Elisa, Gabaglio, Marina, Parolaro, Daniela, Kilstrup-Nielsen, Charlotte, Landsberger, Nicoletta and Bedogni, Francesco 2016. MeCP2 related studies benefit from the use of CD1 as genetic background. PLoS ONE 11 (4) , e0153473. 10.1371/journal.pone.0153473

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Abstract

MECP2 mutations cause a number of neurological disorders of which Rett syndrome (RTT) represents the most thoroughly analysed condition. Many Mecp2 mouse models have been generated through the years; their validity is demonstrated by the presence of a broad spectrum of phenotypes largely mimicking those manifested by RTT patients. These mouse models, between which the C57BL/6 Mecp2tm1.1Bird strain probably represents the most used, enabled to disclose much of the roles of Mecp2. However, small litters with little viability and poor maternal care hamper the maintenance of the colony, thus limiting research on such animals. For this reason, past studies often used Mecp2 mouse models on mixed genetic backgrounds, thus opening questions on whether modifier genes could be responsible for at least part of the described effects. To verify this possibility, and facilitate the maintenance of the Mecp2 colony, we transferred the Mecp2tm1.1Bird allele on the stronger CD1 background. The CD1 strain is easier to maintain and largely recapitulates the phenotypes already described in Mecp2-null mice. We believe that this mouse model will foster the research on RTT.

Item Type: Article
Date Type: Published Online
Schools: Biosciences
Publisher: Public Library of Science
ISSN: 1932-6203
Date of First Compliant Deposit: 11 June 2020
Date of Acceptance: 29 March 2016
Last Modified: 18 May 2023 05:12
URI: https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/132365

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