Spontaneous rescue from cystic fibrosis in a mouse model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

From the original CftrTgH(neoim)Hgu mutant mouse model with a divergent genetic background (129P2, C57BL/6, MF1) we have generated two inbred CftrTgH(neoim)Hgu mutant strains named CF/1-CftrTgH(neoim)Hgu and CF/3-CftrTgH(neoim)Hgu, which are fertile and show normal growth and lifespan. Initial genome wide scan analysis with microsatellite markers indicated that the two inbred strains differed on the genetic level. In order to further investigate whether these genetic differences have an impact on the disease phenotype of cystic fibrosis we characterised the phenotype of the two inbred strains.

Results

Reduced amounts, compared to wild type control animals, of correctly spliced Cftr mRNA were detected in the nasal epithelia, lungs and the intestine of both inbred C

SUBMITTER: Charizopoulou N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1448185 | biostudies-literature | 2006 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature