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MGI Accession ID: MGI:3814880
J Number: J:140925
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Title: An efficient and versatile system for acute and chronic modulation of renal tubular function in transgenic mice.
Authors: Traykova-Brauch M; Schonig K; Greiner O; Miloud T; Jauch A; Bode M; Felsher DW; Glick AB; Kwiatkowski DJ; Bujard H; Horst J; von Knebel Doeberitz M; Niggli FK; Kriz W; Grone HJ; Koesters R
Journal: Nat Med
Volume: 14
Issue: 9
Date: 2008 Sep
Year: 2008
Pages: 979-84
Review Status: Peer Reviewed
Abstract:
We describe a transgenic mouse line, Pax8-rtTA, which, under control of the mouse Pax8 promoter, directs high levels of expression of the reverse tetracycline-dependent transactivator (rtTA) to all proximal and distal tubules and the entire collecting duct system of both embryonic and adult kidneys. Using crosses of Pax8-rtTA mice with tetracycline-responsive c-MYC mice, we established a new, inducible model of polycystic kidney disease that can mimic adult onset and that shows progression to renal malignant disease. When targeting the expression of transforming growth factor-1 to the kidney, we avoided early lethality by discontinuous treatment and successfully established an inducible model of renal fibrosis. Finally, a conditional knockout of the gene encoding tuberous sclerosis complex-1 was achieved, which resulted in the early outgrowth of giant polycystic kidneys reminiscent of autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease. These experiments establish Pax8-rtTA mice as a powerful tool for modeling renal diseases in transgenic mice.
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