A novel knockout mouse for the small EDRK-rich factor 2 (Serf2) showing developmental and other deficits.

ABSTRACT: The small EDRK-rich factor 2 (SERF2) is a highly conserved protein that modifies amyloid fibre assembly in vitro and promotes protein misfolding. However, the role of SERF2 in regulating age-related proteotoxicity remains largely unexplored due to a lack of in vivo models. Here, we report the generation of Serf2 knockout mice using an ES cell targeting approach, with Serf2 knockout alleles being bred onto different defined genetic backgrounds. We highlight phenotyping data from heterozygous Serf2^+/- mice, including unexpected male-specific phenotypes in startle response and pre-pulse inhibition. We report embryonic lethality in Serf2^-/- null animals when bred onto a C57BL/6 N background. However, homozygous null animals were viable on a mixed genetic background and, r

SUBMITTER: Cleverley K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8012326 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature