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Phenotypes associated with this allele
Allele Symbol
Allele Name
Allele ID
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak
transgene insertion 1, Junji Takeda
MGI:1926815
Summary 28 genotypes
Jump to Allelic Composition Genetic Background Genotype ID
cn1
Ephb4tm1.1Jwu/Ephb4tm1.1Jwu
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
involves: 129 * C3H * C57BL/6 MGI:5575406
cn2
Fgf18tm1Tri/Fgf18tm1Tri
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
involves: 129 * C3H * C57BL/6 * C57BL/6JJcl MGI:5425912
cn3
Dll1tm1Mjo/Dll1tm1Mjo
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/?
Tg(Mx1-cre)1Cgn/?
involves: 129 * C3H * C57BL/6 * CBA MGI:3045468
cn4
Terf1tm1.1Blas/Terf1tm1.1Blas
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
Trp53tm1Tyj/Trp53tm1Tyj
involves: 129 * C3H * C57BL/6 * SJL MGI:4357787
cn5
Terf1tm1.1Blas/Terf1tm1.1Blas
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
involves: 129 * C3H * C57BL/6 * SJL MGI:4357786
cn6
Stat3tm2Aki/Stat3tm2Aki
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
involves: 129P2/OlaHsd * C3H * C57BL/6 MGI:5501496
cn7
Plectm4Gwi/Plectm4Gwi
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/?
involves: 129P2/OlaHsd * C3H * C57BL/6 MGI:3723354
cn8
Map2k7tm1.1Twad/Map2k7tm1.1Twad
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
involves: 129P2/OlaHsd * C3H * C57BL/6 MGI:4948960
cn9
Lamtor2tm1.1Lah/Lamtor2tm1.1Lah
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
involves: 129P2/OlaHsd * C3H * C57BL/6 * SJL MGI:3712300
cn10
Lgr4tm1.1Knis/Lgr4tm1.1Knis
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
involves: 129P2/OlaHsd * C3H * C57BL/6 * SJL MGI:3762651
cn11
Pigatm1Tak/Piga+
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ * C3H * C57BL/6 MGI:3619217
cn12
Pigatm1Tak/Pigatm1Tak
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ * C3H * C57BL/6 MGI:6303984
cn13
Pigatm1Tak/Y
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ * C3H * C57BL/6 MGI:3758821
cn14
Acdtm1.1Blas/Acdtm1.1Blas
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/?
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ * C3H * C57BL/6 * SJL MGI:4462426
cn15
Cdk7Gt(D032B11)1.1Wrst/Cdk7Gt(D032B11)1.1Wrst
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
involves: 129S2/SvPas * C3H * C57BL/6 * SJL MGI:5429230
cn16
Terf2iptm1.1Blas/Terf2iptm1.1Blas
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
involves: 129S2/SvPas * C3H * C57BL/6 * SJL MGI:4839738
cn17
Il6tm1Kopf/Il6tm1Kopf
Junbtm3Wag/Junbtm3Wag
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
involves: 129/Sv * 129P2/OlaHsd * 129S2/SvPas * C3H * C57BL/6 MGI:4417905
cn18
Junbtm3Wag/Junbtm3Wag
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
involves: 129/Sv * 129P2/OlaHsd * C3H * C57BL/6 MGI:4417904
cn19
Csf3tm1Ard/Csf3tm1Ard
Junbtm3Wag/Junbtm3Wag
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
involves: 129/Sv * 129P2/OlaHsd * C3H * C57BL/6 MGI:4417906
cn20
Arnttm1.1Gonz/Arnttm1.2Gonz
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
involves: 129X1/SvJ * C3H * C57BL/6 MGI:3656142
cn21
Bcl2l1tm1Tak/Bcl2l1tm1Tak
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
involves: C3H * C57BL/6 MGI:2654940
cn22
Gpr89tm1.1Ymae/Gpr89tm1.1Ymae
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
involves: C3H * C57BL/6 MGI:5446444
cn23
Sptlc2tm1Yhir/Sptlc2tm1Yhir
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
involves: C3H * C57BL/6 MGI:5563659
cn24
Nfkbiztm1.1Muta/Nfkbiztm1.1Muta
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/?
involves: C3H * C57BL/6 MGI:5501493
cn25
Artm2Ska/Y
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
involves: C3H * C57BL/6 * CBA MGI:4461252
cx26
Tg(Hba-x-v-Ha-ras)TG.ACLed/0
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak
involves: C3H * C57BL/6 * FVB/NTac MGI:6404055
tg27
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak involves: C3H * C57BL/6 * FVB/N MGI:6404053
tg28
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0 involves: C3H * C57BL/6 MGI:3531402


Genotype
MGI:5575406
cn1
Allelic
Composition
Ephb4tm1.1Jwu/Ephb4tm1.1Jwu
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
Genetic
Background
involves: 129 * C3H * C57BL/6
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Mouse lines carrying:
Ephb4tm1.1Jwu mutation (0 available); any Ephb4 mutation (40 available)
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mutation (0 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
immune system
N
• normal thymus and spleen weight and cellularity
• comparable T- and B-cells populations in spleen
• normal T-cell activation, differentiation and proliferation in vitro
• normal delayed type hypersensitivity




Genotype
MGI:5425912
cn2
Allelic
Composition
Fgf18tm1Tri/Fgf18tm1Tri
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
Genetic
Background
involves: 129 * C3H * C57BL/6 * C57BL/6JJcl
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Mouse lines carrying:
Fgf18tm1Tri mutation (1 available); any Fgf18 mutation (10 available)
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mutation (0 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
integument
N
• mice exhibit normal follicle morphology and stem cell persistence
• mice exhibit a striped coat pattern with increasing stripe number as mice age
• abnormally smooth transition through the hair cycle phases
• early onset of the second hair cycle anagen
• shorter duration than in control mice




Genotype
MGI:3045468
cn3
Allelic
Composition
Dll1tm1Mjo/Dll1tm1Mjo
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/?
Tg(Mx1-cre)1Cgn/?
Genetic
Background
involves: 129 * C3H * C57BL/6 * CBA
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Mouse lines carrying:
Dll1tm1Mjo mutation (3 available); any Dll1 mutation (46 available)
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mutation (0 available)
Tg(Mx1-cre)1Cgn mutation (7 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
immune system
N
• T cells in the thymus were unaffected




Genotype
MGI:4357787
cn4
Allelic
Composition
Terf1tm1.1Blas/Terf1tm1.1Blas
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
Trp53tm1Tyj/Trp53tm1Tyj
Genetic
Background
involves: 129 * C3H * C57BL/6 * SJL
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Mouse lines carrying:
Terf1tm1.1Blas mutation (0 available); any Terf1 mutation (35 available)
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mutation (0 available)
Trp53tm1Tyj mutation (12 available); any Trp53 mutation (232 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
mortality/aging
N
• perinatal and early postnatal lethality is normal

neoplasm
• in tail and ear skin of older mice

craniofacial

digestive/alimentary system

integument
N
• hair growth and skin pigmentation are normal
• in tail and ear skin of older mice

growth/size/body




Genotype
MGI:4357786
cn5
Allelic
Composition
Terf1tm1.1Blas/Terf1tm1.1Blas
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
Genetic
Background
involves: 129 * C3H * C57BL/6 * SJL
Find Mice Using the International Mouse Strain Resource (IMSR)
Mouse lines carrying:
Terf1tm1.1Blas mutation (0 available); any Terf1 mutation (35 available)
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mutation (0 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
mortality/aging
• although born in Mendelian ratios, only 8% of mice reach P3

digestive/alimentary system
• in 72% of mice, palate epithelium is dysplastic in areas with nuclear atypia and areas of hyperkeratosis
• in 78% of mice, tongue epithelium is dysplastic with lack of filiform papillae and severe hyperkeratosis
• one mouse exhibited a collapsed lumen filled with lamellate keratin
• hyperkeratosis and dysplasia of the esophagus in 17% of mice
• in 22% of mice, the non-glandular stomach exhibit dysplasia with nuclear pleomorphism and collapsed lumen with lamellate keratin

growth/size/body
• in 72% of mice, palate epithelium is dysplastic in areas with nuclear atypia and areas of hyperkeratosis
• in 78% of mice, tongue epithelium is dysplastic with lack of filiform papillae and severe hyperkeratosis
• after birth, mice fail to gain weight after birth
• after birth, mice fail to gain weight after birth

homeostasis/metabolism

craniofacial
• in 72% of mice, palate epithelium is dysplastic in areas with nuclear atypia and areas of hyperkeratosis
• in 78% of mice, tongue epithelium is dysplastic with lack of filiform papillae and severe hyperkeratosis

endocrine/exocrine glands

cellular
• keratinocytes exhibit increased DNA damage foci specifically localized to the telomeres compared to in wild-type cells
• skin cells exhibit no telomere shortening unlike in wild-type cells

immune system
• mice exhibit mixed inflammatory infiltration in the dermis

pigmentation
• severe skin hyperpigmentation

integument
• mice exhibit skin and follicular papillary atrophy
• skin cells exhibit no telomere shortening unlike in wild-type cells
• the stratified epithelia of the tongue, palate, esophagus, and nongrandular stomach exhibit severe hyperkeratosis and dysplasia unlike in wild-type mice
• severe skin hyperpigmentation
• proliferation of skin cells is decreased compared to in wild-type mice with an arrest in G2/M
• epidermal stem cells fail to form colonies in an clonogenic assay unlike wild-type cells
• mice exhibit mixed inflammatory infiltration in the dermis
• keratinocytes fail to form colonies in an clonogenic assay unlike wild-type cells




Genotype
MGI:5501496
cn6
Allelic
Composition
Stat3tm2Aki/Stat3tm2Aki
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
Genetic
Background
involves: 129P2/OlaHsd * C3H * C57BL/6
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Mouse lines carrying:
Stat3tm2Aki mutation (1 available); any Stat3 mutation (70 available)
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mutation (0 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
vision/eye
• dacroadenitis
• periocular disease

immune system
• dacroadenitis
• lymphocyte infiltrating periocular dermatitis

integument
• keratinocyte migration is impaired
• lymphocyte infiltrating periocular dermatitis
• mice exhibit small clustering of matrix cells, which resemble undifferentiated hair germs, distorted or curved hair shafts or gigantic hair bulbs with bizarre shapes
• unlike in wild-type mice the second anagen does not occur
• mice exhibit skin ulcerations that worsen with age
• during the late anagen stage mice exhibit dermal fibrosis with inflammatory infiltrate and atrophic change in adipose tissue

endocrine/exocrine glands
• dacroadenitis

cellular
• keratinocyte migration is impaired

homeostasis/metabolism




Genotype
MGI:3723354
cn7
Allelic
Composition
Plectm4Gwi/Plectm4Gwi
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/?
Genetic
Background
involves: 129P2/OlaHsd * C3H * C57BL/6
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Mouse lines carrying:
Plectm4Gwi mutation (0 available); any Plec mutation (173 available)
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mutation (0 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
mortality/aging
• mice die 1 to 3 days after birth of malnutrition likely due to the inability to intake food because of oral cavity blistering

growth/size/body
• mice exhibit reduced weight gain during their short lifespan

behavior/neurological
• after the initial intake of milk, subsequent intakes were impaired and mice die with empty stomachs

homeostasis/metabolism
• as revealed by a dye transfer experiment, skin barrier function is impaired
• mice loss 3.5-fold more water than control Plec1tm4Gwi homozygotes through transepidermal water loss
• following mechanical stress (tape stripping), mice exhibit blistering and dye penetration indicative of induced lesions that were not observed in control Plec1tm4Gwi homozygotes

integument
• as revealed by a dye transfer experiment, skin barrier function is impaired
• mice loss 3.5-fold more water than control Plec1tm4Gwi homozygotes through transepidermal water loss
• following mechanical stress (tape stripping), mice exhibit blistering and dye penetration indicative of induced lesions that were not observed in control Plec1tm4Gwi homozygotes
• mice exhibit microblisters and large blisters (up to 1 cm2) on the upper extremities and in the armpits
• blisters form between the dermis and superficial epidermal layers
• blisters form in the oral cavity on the palates and tongue
• however, no blisters are found on the proximal esophagus
• mice subjected to skin mechanical stress form blisters while control Plec1tm4Gwi homozygotes do not
• mice exhibit microlesions at various stages of wound healing
• following mechanical stress (tape stripping), mice exhibit blistering and dye penetration indicative of induced lesions that were not observed in control Plec1tm4Gwi homozygotes
• mice exhibit severe skin detachment on the fore- and hindlimb, occasionally around the mouth and nasal cavities, and rarely aplasia cutis (absence of skin)
• mice have fragile skin that is susceptible to mechanical stress injuries such as blisters and microlesions
• however, epidermal stratification and differentiation are normal as is keratinocyte proliferation and survival




Genotype
MGI:4948960
cn8
Allelic
Composition
Map2k7tm1.1Twad/Map2k7tm1.1Twad
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
Genetic
Background
involves: 129P2/OlaHsd * C3H * C57BL/6
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Mouse lines carrying:
Map2k7tm1.1Twad mutation (0 available); any Map2k7 mutation (19 available)
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mutation (0 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
vision/eye




Genotype
MGI:3712300
cn9
Allelic
Composition
Lamtor2tm1.1Lah/Lamtor2tm1.1Lah
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
Genetic
Background
involves: 129P2/OlaHsd * C3H * C57BL/6 * SJL
Find Mice Using the International Mouse Strain Resource (IMSR)
Mouse lines carrying:
Lamtor2tm1.1Lah mutation (1 available); any Lamtor2 mutation (15 available)
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mutation (0 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
mortality/aging
• mutants are born alive but die shortly after birth

homeostasis/metabolism
• defect is fatal leading to rapid dehydration and neonatal death

cellular
• proliferation in epidermis is reduced with mitotic cells reduced to 50% of total; BrdU-labeled cells in epidermis are reduced by 54%, with labeled cells residing in the basal layer

integument
• defect is fatal leading to rapid dehydration and neonatal death
• epidermis consists of 4 or less layers with nucleated cells frequently found in the uppermost cell layer at E18.5
• cornified layer is not well defined at E18.5
• granular layer is not well defined at E18.5
• thinner than in heterozygotes
• mutant skin is erythemic at E18.5
• at E18.5, mutant skin appears moist compared to heterozygous littermates




Genotype
MGI:3762651
cn10
Allelic
Composition
Lgr4tm1.1Knis/Lgr4tm1.1Knis
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
Genetic
Background
involves: 129P2/OlaHsd * C3H * C57BL/6 * SJL
Find Mice Using the International Mouse Strain Resource (IMSR)
Mouse lines carrying:
Lgr4tm1.1Knis mutation (0 available); any Lgr4 mutation (94 available)
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mutation (0 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
mortality/aging
N
• unlike mice homozygous for Lgr4tm1.2Knis no embryonic or neonatal lethality is detected

vision/eye
• seen in all mutant mice

growth/size/body
N
• unlike mice homozygous for Lgr4tm1.2Knis body size and organ weights are normal




Genotype
MGI:3619217
cn11
Allelic
Composition
Pigatm1Tak/Piga+
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
Genetic
Background
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ * C3H * C57BL/6
Find Mice Using the International Mouse Strain Resource (IMSR)
Mouse lines carrying:
Pigatm1Tak mutation (1 available); any Piga mutation (3 available)
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mutation (0 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
integument
• females exhibit a slight acanthosis compared to wild-type
• scaly skin appears in females at about 4 days after birth




Genotype
MGI:6303984
cn12
Allelic
Composition
Pigatm1Tak/Pigatm1Tak
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
Genetic
Background
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ * C3H * C57BL/6
Find Mice Using the International Mouse Strain Resource (IMSR)
Mouse lines carrying:
Pigatm1Tak mutation (1 available); any Piga mutation (3 available)
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mutation (0 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
integument
• mice show an increase in transepidermal water loss across skin explants
• total free amino acid content is reduced in the stratum corneum and the distribution of amino acids in the stratum corneum is altered, with decreased levels of arginine, glycine, histidine, and serine
• however, structure of corneocytes, including the cornified envelope, is normal
• lamellar membrane structures in stratum corneum are shortened, distorted, and replaced by incompletely processed, lamellar body-derived materials
• most lamellar bodies in the stratum granulosum layer of the epidermis display abnormalities in size and/or internal contents, indicating an abnormality in lamellar body formation
• however, overall numbers of lamellar bodies appear normal

homeostasis/metabolism
• total free amino acid content is reduced in the stratum corneum and the distribution of amino acids in the stratum corneum is altered, with decreased levels of arginine, glycine, histidine, and serine
• high-frequency, skin-surface conductance is lower indicating reduced stratum corneum hydration
• mice show an increase in transepidermal water loss across skin explants

Mouse Models of Human Disease
DO ID OMIM ID(s) Ref(s)
autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis 4B DOID:0060713 OMIM:242500
J:91794




Genotype
MGI:3758821
cn13
Allelic
Composition
Pigatm1Tak/Y
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
Genetic
Background
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ * C3H * C57BL/6
Find Mice Using the International Mouse Strain Resource (IMSR)
Mouse lines carrying:
Pigatm1Tak mutation (1 available); any Piga mutation (3 available)
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mutation (0 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype

Epidermal morphology of wild type and Pigatm1Tak/Y Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mice

mortality/aging
• males die at 1-3 days after birth

homeostasis/metabolism
• total free amino acid content is reduced in the stratum corneum and the distribution of amino acids in the stratum corneum is altered, with decreased levels of arginine, glycine, histidine, and serine
• high-frequency, skin-surface conductance is lower indicating reduced stratum corneum hydration
• mice show an increase in transepidermal water loss across skin explants

integument
• mice show an increase in transepidermal water loss across skin explants
• epidermal horny layer is tightly packed and thickened (J:41746)
• electron microscopy of the horny layer shows narrow intercellular spaces embedded with small vesicles, not found in wild-type mice (J:41746)
• total free amino acid content is reduced in the stratum corneum and the distribution of amino acids in the stratum corneum is altered, with decreased levels of arginine, glycine, histidine, and serine (J:91794)
• however, structure of corneocytes, including the cornified envelope, is normal (J:91794)
• lamellar membrane structures in stratum corneum are shortened, distorted, and replaced by incompletely processed, lamellar body-derived materials
• most lamellar bodies in the stratum granulosum layer of the epidermis display abnormalities in size and/or internal contents, indicating an abnormality in lamellar body formation
• however, overall numbers of lamellar bodies appear normal

Mouse Models of Human Disease
DO ID OMIM ID(s) Ref(s)
autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis 4B DOID:0060713 OMIM:242500
J:91794




Genotype
MGI:4462426
cn14
Allelic
Composition
Acdtm1.1Blas/Acdtm1.1Blas
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/?
Genetic
Background
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ * C3H * C57BL/6 * SJL
Find Mice Using the International Mouse Strain Resource (IMSR)
Mouse lines carrying:
Acdtm1.1Blas mutation (0 available); any Acd mutation (22 available)
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mutation (0 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
mortality/aging
• no mice survive beyond 2 weeks of age

cellular
• increased polyploidy in keratinocytes
• accelerated telomere shortening in keratinocytes
• cell cycle arrested at G2 to M transition in keratinocytes
• failure of keratinocytes to undergo mitosis

growth/size/body
• epithelial abnormalities in the oral mucosa
• fail to gain weight after birth

behavior/neurological
• unable to feed because of epithelial abnormalities in the oral mucosa

digestive/alimentary system
• epithelial abnormalities in the oral mucosa

endocrine/exocrine glands

neoplasm
• areas of focal skin dysplasia in the skin and other stratified epithelia

craniofacial
• epithelial abnormalities in the oral mucosa

homeostasis/metabolism

pigmentation
• severe skin hyper-pigmentation at birth
• dependent on Trp53 expression

integument
• dependent on expression of Trp53
• hair follicle down-growth is defective
• reduced proliferation in hair primordia
• lack of mature hair follicles
• areas of focal skin dysplasia in the skin and other stratified epithelia
• develops after birth
• severe skin scaling develops after birth
• severe skin hyper-pigmentation at birth
• dependent on Trp53 expression




Genotype
MGI:5429230
cn15
Allelic
Composition
Cdk7Gt(D032B11)1.1Wrst/Cdk7Gt(D032B11)1.1Wrst
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
Genetic
Background
involves: 129S2/SvPas * C3H * C57BL/6 * SJL
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Mouse lines carrying:
Cdk7Gt(D032B11)1.1Wrst mutation (1 available); any Cdk7 mutation (138 available)
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mutation (0 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
mortality/aging

integument
• widespread lack of hair
• severe decrease in hypoplastic epidermal regions
• the epidermis shows scattered hyperplastic and hypoplastic regions
• cells in hyperplastic regions continue to express Cdk7 whiles those in hypoplastic regions do not
• hyperplastic regions show an expansion of keratin K5 expressing cells into the suprabasal layer and disorganization of these layers
• in hypoplastic regions
• hyperplastic regions show an expansion of keratin K5 expressing cells into the suprabasal layer and disorganization of these layers
• hypoplastic epidermal regions show delayed development and an abnormal differentiation pattern

growth/size/body




Genotype
MGI:4839738
cn16
Allelic
Composition
Terf2iptm1.1Blas/Terf2iptm1.1Blas
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
Genetic
Background
involves: 129S2/SvPas * C3H * C57BL/6 * SJL
Find Mice Using the International Mouse Strain Resource (IMSR)
Mouse lines carrying:
Terf2iptm1.1Blas mutation (0 available); any Terf2ip mutation (31 available)
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mutation (0 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
cellular
• telomeres in the epidermis is shorter than in wild-type cells with increased DNA damage

growth/size/body
• in female mice on a standard diet

pigmentation
• in adulthood




Genotype
MGI:4417905
cn17
Allelic
Composition
Il6tm1Kopf/Il6tm1Kopf
Junbtm3Wag/Junbtm3Wag
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
Genetic
Background
involves: 129/Sv * 129P2/OlaHsd * 129S2/SvPas * C3H * C57BL/6
Find Mice Using the International Mouse Strain Resource (IMSR)
Mouse lines carrying:
Il6tm1Kopf mutation (9 available); any Il6 mutation (37 available)
Junbtm3Wag mutation (1 available); any Junb mutation (19 available)
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mutation (0 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
mortality/aging
N
• mice exhibit normal lifespan unlike Junbtm3Wag/Junbtm3Wag Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mice

immune system
N
• mice exhibit a rescue of the systemic lupus erythematosus associated phenotypes observed in Junbtm3Wag/Junbtm3Wag Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mice including normal lymph node architecture, plasma cell count, and antinuclear autoantibodies

renal/urinary system
N
• mice exhibit a rescue of the lupus associated kidney phenotypes observed in Junbtm3Wag/Junbtm3Wag Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mice

homeostasis/metabolism
N
• ce exhibit normal urine albumin levels unlike in Junbtm3Wag/Junbtm3Wag Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mice

integument
N
• mice exhibit a rescue of the lupus associated skin phenotypes observed in Junbtm3Wag/Junbtm3Wag Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mice
• milder than in Junbtm3Wag/Junbtm3Wag Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mice




Genotype
MGI:4417904
cn18
Allelic
Composition
Junbtm3Wag/Junbtm3Wag
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
Genetic
Background
involves: 129/Sv * 129P2/OlaHsd * C3H * C57BL/6
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Mouse lines carrying:
Junbtm3Wag mutation (1 available); any Junb mutation (19 available)
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mutation (0 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
mortality/aging
• mice die before 20 months

immune system
• mice exhibit an increase in plasma cells in the blood, lymph node and spleen unlike wild-type mice
• from epidermal cells
• mice exhibit skin ulcerations, the lupus band in the epidermal-dermal junction, increased IL-6 secretion, mesangial hypercellularity with glomerular basement membrane thickening and luminal obstruction, small and strophic kidney, increased anti-histone antibodies, and decreased survival compared with wild-type mice
• UV-treated mice exhibit inflammatory perivascular infiltrates with abundant CD3+ T lymphocytes in the liver and lungs unlike similarly treated Junbtm3Wag homozygotes
• UV-treated mice develop swelling of the paws with functional articular impairment, synovial proliferation, and synovial membrane inflammation unlike similarly treated Junbtm3Wag homozygotes
• unlike wild-type controls, mice develop immunocomplex glomerulonephritis (IC-GN) characterized by mesangial hypercellularity, lobulation of the glomerular tuft with basement membrane thickening, endocapillary hypercellularity, and luminal obstruction by immuno complex deposits
• UV-treated mice develop IC-GN accompanied by tubulo-interstitial nephritis and perivascular CD3+ T-cell-rich infiltrates unlike similarly treated Junbtm3Wag homozygotes
• UV-treated mice develop IC-GN accompanied by tubulo-interstitial nephritis and perivascular CD3+ T-cell-rich infiltrates unlike similarly treated Junbtm3Wag homozygotes
• starting at 3 months, mice exhibit dermatitis of ears, snouts, upper thorax region, and paws unlike wild-type mice

renal/urinary system
• mice display endocapillary hypercellularity and luminal obstruction by immuno complex deposits
• mice exhibit mesangial hypercellularity
• unlike wild-type controls, mice develop immunocomplex glomerulonephritis (IC-GN) characterized by mesangial hypercellularity, lobulation of the glomerular tuft with basement membrane thickening, endocapillary hypercellularity, and luminal obstruction by immuno complex deposits
• UV-treated mice develop IC-GN accompanied by tubulo-interstitial nephritis and perivascular CD3+ T-cell-rich infiltrates unlike similarly treated Junbtm3Wag homozygotes
• UV-treated mice develop IC-GN accompanied by tubulo-interstitial nephritis and perivascular CD3+ T-cell-rich infiltrates unlike similarly treated Junbtm3Wag homozygotes
• mice exhibit podocyte foot process effacement in most glomerular capillary loops
• mice exhibit lobulation of the glomerular tuft

homeostasis/metabolism

hematopoietic system
• mice exhibit an increase in plasma cells in the blood, lymph node and spleen unlike wild-type mice

integument
• starting at 3 months, mice exhibit dermatitis of ears, snouts, upper thorax region, and paws unlike wild-type mice
• mice exhibit the lupus band in the epidermal-dermal junction unlike wild-type mice

cardiovascular system
• mice display endocapillary hypercellularity and luminal obstruction by immuno complex deposits

cellular
• mice exhibit mesangial hypercellularity




Genotype
MGI:4417906
cn19
Allelic
Composition
Csf3tm1Ard/Csf3tm1Ard
Junbtm3Wag/Junbtm3Wag
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
Genetic
Background
involves: 129/Sv * 129P2/OlaHsd * C3H * C57BL/6
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Mouse lines carrying:
Csf3tm1Ard mutation (2 available); any Csf3 mutation (17 available)
Junbtm3Wag mutation (1 available); any Junb mutation (19 available)
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mutation (0 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
immune system
• mice develop systemic lupus erythematosus associated phenotypes unlike wild-type mice

renal/urinary system
• mice exhibit systemic lupus erythematosus associated kidney defects observed in Junbtm3Wag/Junbtm3Wag Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mice

integument
• mice exhibit a partial rescue of epidermis defects observed in Junbtm3Wag/Junbtm3Wag Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mice




Genotype
MGI:3656142
cn20
Allelic
Composition
Arnttm1.1Gonz/Arnttm1.2Gonz
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
Genetic
Background
involves: 129X1/SvJ * C3H * C57BL/6
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Mouse lines carrying:
Arnttm1.1Gonz mutation (0 available); any Arnt mutation (62 available)
Arnttm1.2Gonz mutation (0 available); any Arnt mutation (62 available)
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mutation (0 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
mortality/aging
• mutants die within 24 hours after birth due to severe dehydration (J:85934)
• all die within 24 hours of birth (J:86533)
• application of a salve to prevent dehydration allows mice to survive longer than 24 hours after birth (J:86533)

homeostasis/metabolism
N
• mutants (epithelial cell-specific Arnt deleted) exhibit normal susceptibility to 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) induced thymic involution unlike mutants with T cell-specific Arnt deletion (Arnttm1.1Gonz/Arnttm1.2Gonz Tg(Lck-cre)I57Jxm/0) which are resistant to the effects of TCDD
• rapid dehydration after birth (J:86533)
• seen at P0 and E17, particularly around the ventral neck and perineal areas

growth/size/body
• rapid and steady weight loss after birth
• weight loss is decreased with application of a salve to prevent dehydration

integument
• keratohyalin granules appear sparse
• abnormal ceramide composition; however cholesterol and fatty acid content is similar to controls
• seen at P0 and E17, particularly around the ventral neck and perineal areas

cellular




Genotype
MGI:2654940
cn21
Allelic
Composition
Bcl2l1tm1Tak/Bcl2l1tm1Tak
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
Genetic
Background
involves: C3H * C57BL/6
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Mouse lines carrying:
Bcl2l1tm1Tak mutation (0 available); any Bcl2l1 mutation (104 available)
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mutation (0 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
cellular
• attachment of isolated keratinocytes to dishes is reduced to about 70% of that of wild-type
• topical application of wortmannin sensitizes the mutant, but not wild-type, skin to UVB-induced apoptosis
• increase in the number of apoptotic cells in the epidermis
• keratinocytes cultured in vitro exhibit increased incidence of apoptosis in the absence of growth factors
• however, addition of growth factors such as hepatocyte growth factor attenuates the apoptosis

integument
• attachment of isolated keratinocytes to dishes is reduced to about 70% of that of wild-type
• increase in the number of apoptotic cells in the epidermis
• keratinocytes cultured in vitro exhibit increased incidence of apoptosis in the absence of growth factors
• however, addition of growth factors such as hepatocyte growth factor attenuates the apoptosis




Genotype
MGI:5446444
cn22
Allelic
Composition
Gpr89tm1.1Ymae/Gpr89tm1.1Ymae
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
Genetic
Background
involves: C3H * C57BL/6
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Mouse lines carrying:
Gpr89tm1.1Ymae mutation (0 available); any Gpr89 mutation (36 available)
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mutation (0 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
mortality/aging
• half of mice die within 1 month

reproductive system
• impaired development of external genitalia

integument
• 4-fold increase in transepidermal water loss at P5
• at 1 month, inflammatory cells containing melanin with enlarged sebaceous glands are observed in the dermis
• associated with scaly skin
• ballooning basal cells
• intracellular vacuoles and intracytoplasmic droplets in the basal layer
• abnormal formation of lamellar structures between corneum layers
• abnormal and decreased formation of contents of lamellar granules
• in newborn mice but not at P5
• aberrant lamellar granules
• apparent 1 week after birth

growth/size/body
• impaired development

hearing/vestibular/ear
• impaired development

homeostasis/metabolism
• 4-fold increase in transepidermal water loss at P5

pigmentation
• apparent 4 days after birth

craniofacial
• impaired development

endocrine/exocrine glands

immune system
• at 1 month, inflammatory cells containing melanin with enlarged sebaceous glands are observed in the dermis




Genotype
MGI:5563659
cn23
Allelic
Composition
Sptlc2tm1Yhir/Sptlc2tm1Yhir
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
Genetic
Background
involves: C3H * C57BL/6
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Mouse lines carrying:
Sptlc2tm1Yhir mutation (1 available); any Sptlc2 mutation (170 available)
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mutation (0 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
mortality/aging
• most mice die by P25

growth/size/body
• mice show growth retardation after P7

integument
• dendritic epidermal T cells in the epidermis undergo morphological alterations such as spherical change and loss of dendrites
• skin barrier function becomes disrupted and worsens from 2 weeks of age onward
• cell infiltrates in the dermis
• neutrophil infiltrates in the upper dermis and sub-to-intracorneal neutrophil accumulation resembling the Munro's micro-abscess
• treatment with an anti-IL-12/23p40 antibody greatly attenuates the skin inflammation and epidermal hyperplasia and decreases the number of gamma-delta-17 cells in skin-draining lymph nodes
• develop alopecia in the periocular and upper back areas and are covered with thick scales
• sparse hair after P7
• lipid inclusions in the stratum corneum
• seen from 3 weeks of age
• hyperkeratosis is also seen in epithelia of the esophagus and the forestomach
• vesicles in the stratum granulosum layer
• abnormal lamellar bodies and malformation of lamellar structures
• lamellar bodies in P14, but not in newborns, have abnormal globular inclusions
• numbers of lamellar bodies within keratinocytes in the granular layer decline from 2 weeks onward
• delay in lamellar body secretion into the extracellular space after tape stripping
• loss of the granular layer
• acanthosis seen in mice older than 2 weeks of age
• newborns show generalized xerosis
• generalized erythema is seen from 3 weeks of age
• scales over the body are seen after P7
• from 3 weeks of age, lesions deteriorate with alopecia, hyperkeratosis, and generalized erythema
• skin lesions show an accumulation of IL-23+CD11c+ cells in the dermis
• mice at P3 show an elevation of transepidermal water loss at 2.5 hours after tape stripping, indicating a delay in barrier restoration
• delay in lamellar body secretion into the extracellular space after tape stripping

immune system
• numbers of migrating dendritic cells including langerin+ cells are increased in skin-draining lymph nodes at P11, however the increase in IL-17 gamma-delta T cells is not seen at this time yet
• increase in IL-17 producing CD4+ cells (Th17) in skin-draining lymph nodes
• increase in CD4-CD8- gamma-delta T cells and IL-22-producing gamma-delta T cells in skin-draining lymph nodes
• expansion of IL-17 producing gamma-delta T cells in skin lesions
• treatment with an anti-IL-12/23p40 antibody decreases the number of gamma-delta-17 cells in skin-draining lymph nodes
• Langerhans cells appear to be spherical with fewer dendrites compared to wild-type mice
• Langerhans cells have elongated dendrites upward beneath the stratum corneum, indicating that Langerhans cells are activated unlike wild-type Langerhans cells, which reside in the basal layer of the epidermis with horizontally spreading dendrites
• dendritic epidermal T cells in the epidermis undergo morphological alterations such as spherical change and loss of dendrites
• skin-draining lymph nodes exhibit increased numbers of CD40highCD11cint cells and of langerin+ cells, indicating enhanced Langerhans cell migration from the epidermis to lymph nodes
• cell infiltrates in the dermis
• neutrophil infiltrates in the upper dermis and sub-to-intracorneal neutrophil accumulation resembling the Munro's micro-abscess
• treatment with an anti-IL-12/23p40 antibody greatly attenuates the skin inflammation and epidermal hyperplasia and decreases the number of gamma-delta-17 cells in skin-draining lymph nodes

hematopoietic system
• numbers of migrating dendritic cells including langerin+ cells are increased in skin-draining lymph nodes at P11, however the increase in IL-17 gamma-delta T cells is not seen at this time yet
• increase in IL-17 producing CD4+ cells (Th17) in skin-draining lymph nodes
• increase in CD4-CD8- gamma-delta T cells and IL-22-producing gamma-delta T cells in skin-draining lymph nodes
• expansion of IL-17 producing gamma-delta T cells in skin lesions
• treatment with an anti-IL-12/23p40 antibody decreases the number of gamma-delta-17 cells in skin-draining lymph nodes
• Langerhans cells appear to be spherical with fewer dendrites compared to wild-type mice
• Langerhans cells have elongated dendrites upward beneath the stratum corneum, indicating that Langerhans cells are activated unlike wild-type Langerhans cells, which reside in the basal layer of the epidermis with horizontally spreading dendrites
• dendritic epidermal T cells in the epidermis undergo morphological alterations such as spherical change and loss of dendrites

homeostasis/metabolism
• water-holding capacity is reduced to 35% of the level in wild-type mice indicating constitutional impairment of hydration
• skin barrier function becomes disrupted and worsens from 2 weeks of age onward
• reduction of ceramide (Cer, d18:1/C18:0) in the epidermis of footpad skin

Mouse Models of Human Disease
DO ID OMIM ID(s) Ref(s)
psoriasis DOID:8893 OMIM:PS177900
J:202388




Genotype
MGI:5501493
cn24
Allelic
Composition
Nfkbiztm1.1Muta/Nfkbiztm1.1Muta
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/?
Genetic
Background
involves: C3H * C57BL/6
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Mouse lines carrying:
Nfkbiztm1.1Muta mutation (1 available); any Nfkbiz mutation (33 available)
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mutation (0 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
immune system
• inflammation present

vision/eye
• increased apoptosis

integument
• inflammation present

endocrine/exocrine glands
• increased apoptosis

cellular
• increased apoptosis




Genotype
MGI:4461252
cn25
Allelic
Composition
Artm2Ska/Y
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
Genetic
Background
involves: C3H * C57BL/6 * CBA
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Mouse lines carrying:
Artm2Ska mutation (0 available); any Ar mutation (22 available)
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mutation (0 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
reproductive system
N
• mice exhibit normal masculinization




Genotype
MGI:6404055
cx26
Allelic
Composition
Tg(Hba-x-v-Ha-ras)TG.ACLed/0
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak
Genetic
Background
involves: C3H * C57BL/6 * FVB/NTac
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Mouse lines carrying:
Tg(Hba-x-v-Ha-ras)TG.ACLed mutation (1 available)
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak mutation (0 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
homeostasis/metabolism
• quicker progression from papillomas to malignant skin tumors in TPA-treated mice
• however, the number of TPA-induced papillomas is normal

neoplasm
• quicker progression from papillomas to malignant skin tumors in TPA-treated mice
• however, the number of TPA-induced papillomas is normal




Genotype
MGI:6404053
tg27
Allelic
Composition
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak
Genetic
Background
involves: C3H * C57BL/6 * FVB/N
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No mouse lines available in IMSR.
See publication links below for author information.
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
integument
• low squamous instead of the normal cuboidal to columnar forms during lactation
• decreased number of ducts
• decreased secondary and tertiary branches in virgin mice
• increased quiescent alveolus epithelial cells during lactation compared with control mice
• secretory defect during lactation
• wavy and short coat
• patches over time
• at 11 days
• less pronounced after 6 to 8 weeks
• observed starting at day 9 and more evident at day 14
• misaligned and variable angled follicles
• spanning the entire thickness of the dermal layer
• shortly after birth and more prominent in adulthood

cellular
N
• mammary cells exhibit normal genomic stability
• some pups of homozygous dams die after birth without milk spots and surviving pups are runted due to impaired lactation

behavior/neurological
• in pups of homozygous dams

endocrine/exocrine glands
• low squamous instead of the normal cuboidal to columnar forms during lactation
• decreased number of ducts
• decreased secondary and tertiary branches in virgin mice
• increased quiescent alveolus epithelial cells during lactation compared with control mice
• secretory defect during lactation




Genotype
MGI:3531402
tg28
Allelic
Composition
Tg(KRT5-cre)1Tak/0
Genetic
Background
involves: C3H * C57BL/6
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No mouse lines available in IMSR.
See publication links below for author information.
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
normal phenotype





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