growth/size/body
• mice are 20-30% smaller than wild-type littermates
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hematopoietic system
• myeloid progenitor compartment consisting of common myeloid progenitors (CMP), granulocyte-monocyte progenitors, and megakaryocyte-erythrocyte progenitors, shows significantly decreased rate of apoptosis relative to wild-type
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• 6- or 23-week old mice exhibit relative (44% vs 58% for wild-type vs null) and absolute neutrophilia in peripheral blood compared to control littermates
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• HSC compartment shows significantly decreased rate of apoptosis relative to wild-type
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cellular
• myeloid and HSC progenitors show abnormalities in cell cycle progression such as increased percentages of G0/1 cells in G1 indicating trend toward increased proportion of progenitor cells entering the S/G2/M phase (increased entry into cell cycle)
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behavior/neurological
• when mice are suspended by the tail, legs tremble
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immune system
• 6- or 23-week old mice exhibit relative (44% vs 58% for wild-type vs null) and absolute neutrophilia in peripheral blood compared to control littermates
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