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Phenotypes associated with this allele
Allele Symbol
Allele Name
Allele ID
Tlr9tm1Aki
targeted mutation 1, Shizuo Akira
MGI:2660562
Summary 9 genotypes
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hm1
Tlr9tm1Aki/Tlr9tm1Aki B6.129P2-Tlr9tm1Aki MGI:3696117
hm2
Tlr9tm1Aki/Tlr9tm1Aki involves: 129P2/OlaHsd MGI:4950288
hm3
Tlr9tm1Aki/Tlr9tm1Aki involves: 129P2/OlaHsd * BALB/c * C57BL/6 MGI:3033909
hm4
Tlr9tm1Aki/Tlr9tm1Aki involves: 129P2/OlaHsd * C57BL/6 MGI:2660568
cx5
Faslpr/Faslpr
Tlr9tm1Aki/Tlr9tm1Aki
B6.Cg-Tlr9tm1Aki Faslpr MGI:3799744
cx6
Smcr8em1Btlr/Smcr8em1Btlr
Tlr3tm1Flv/Tlr3tm1Flv
Tlr7tm1Aki/Tlr7tm1Aki
Tlr9tm1Aki/Tlr9tm1Aki
involves: 129P2/OlaHsd * 129S1/Sv * C57BL/6J MGI:6272653
cx7
Tlr9tm1Aki/Tlr9tm1Aki
Tg(IghelMD4)4Ccg/0
Tg(KLK4mHEL)6Ccg/0
involves: 129P2/OlaHsd * C57BL/6 MGI:3694807
cx8
Tlr9tm1Aki/Tlr9tm1Aki
Unc93b1tm1.1Kmiy/Unc93b1tm1.1Kmiy
involves: 129P2/OlaHsd * C57BL/6 MGI:5140971
cx9
Faslpr/Faslpr
Tlr9tm1Aki/Tlr9tm1Aki
MRL.Cg-Tlr9tm1Aki Faslpr MGI:5478500


Genotype
MGI:3696117
hm1
Allelic
Composition
Tlr9tm1Aki/Tlr9tm1Aki
Genetic
Background
B6.129P2-Tlr9tm1Aki
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Mouse lines carrying:
Tlr9tm1Aki mutation (7 available); any Tlr9 mutation (65 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
immune system
• response to LPS and CpG is completely abrogated
• no NK cell activation is observed following infection with L. infantum
• following infection with Leishmania baziliensis
• however, secretion could be restored by treatment with GU-rich ssRNA, a TLR7 ligand
• following infection with Leishmania baziliensis
• however, secretion could be restored by treatment with GU-rich ssRNA, a TLR7 ligand
• following infection with attenuated yellow fever vaccine 17D (YF-17D), dendritic cells produce less IL-12p40 relative to wild-type mice (J:118954)
• unlike in wild-type mice, IL-12p40 production from dendritic cells following infection with Leishmania infantum is indetectable (J:125611)
• following treatment with PbA(Plasmodium bergbei ANKA)-parasitized erythrocytes or LPS-stimulation, TNF secretion is reduced
• myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein injection results in delayed onset of disease, 17.9 days after injection rather than 15.9 days as in controls
• fewer infiltrating foci in the spinal cord
• following treatment with PbA (Plasmodium bergbei ANKA)-parasitized erythrocytes, mice have a partially decreased immune response in terms of TNF secretion and response to CpG
• resistant to cerebral malaria
• reduced accumulation of hemozoin
• less upregulation of TNF-alpha in Plasmodium infection

hematopoietic system
• no NK cell activation is observed following infection with L. infantum




Genotype
MGI:4950288
hm2
Allelic
Composition
Tlr9tm1Aki/Tlr9tm1Aki
Genetic
Background
involves: 129P2/OlaHsd
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Mouse lines carrying:
Tlr9tm1Aki mutation (7 available); any Tlr9 mutation (65 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
immune system
• CpG-treated mice exhibit reduced Ly6Chi monocyte emigration from the bone marrow compared with similarly treated wild-type mice

cellular
• CpG-treated mice exhibit reduced Ly6Chi monocyte emigration from the bone marrow compared with similarly treated wild-type mice

hematopoietic system
• CpG-treated mice exhibit reduced Ly6Chi monocyte emigration from the bone marrow compared with similarly treated wild-type mice




Genotype
MGI:3033909
hm3
Allelic
Composition
Tlr9tm1Aki/Tlr9tm1Aki
Genetic
Background
involves: 129P2/OlaHsd * BALB/c * C57BL/6
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Mouse lines carrying:
Tlr9tm1Aki mutation (7 available); any Tlr9 mutation (65 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
immune system
• failed to produce IFN-gamma in response to HSV-1 in vitro, but ability to control HSV-1 replication in vivo comparable to wild-type mice




Genotype
MGI:2660568
hm4
Allelic
Composition
Tlr9tm1Aki/Tlr9tm1Aki
Genetic
Background
involves: 129P2/OlaHsd * C57BL/6
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Mouse lines carrying:
Tlr9tm1Aki mutation (7 available); any Tlr9 mutation (65 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
immune system
N
• normal lymphocyte composition, as assessed by flow cytometry
• impaired MHC class II expression in response to CpG DNA
• no observed CpG-DNA-induced Th1-like response in vivo
• impaired ability to produce IL6, IL12 and TNF-alpha in response to CpG DNA (J:66049)
• production of IL6, IL12, and TNF-alpha in response to LPS, PGN, lipoprotein from Escherichia coli, zymosan, and heat-killed Staphylococcus aureus was comparable to wild-type controls (J:66049)
• response to CpG is considerably decreased compared to wild-type (J:117688)
• impaired production of IL12 in response to CpG DNA, but not LPS
• impaired expression of CD40, CD80, CD86, and MHC II in response to CpG DNA, but not LPS
• resistant to CpG-DNA-induced shock syndrome compared to wild-type mice
• unlike wild-type controls, no increase in serum IL6, IL12, or TNF-alpha in response to CpG-DNA in vivo

hematopoietic system
• impaired MHC class II expression in response to CpG DNA
• no observed CpG-DNA-induced Th1-like response in vivo
• impaired ability to produce IL6, IL12 and TNF-alpha in response to CpG DNA (J:66049)
• production of IL6, IL12, and TNF-alpha in response to LPS, PGN, lipoprotein from Escherichia coli, zymosan, and heat-killed Staphylococcus aureus was comparable to wild-type controls (J:66049)
• response to CpG is considerably decreased compared to wild-type (J:117688)




Genotype
MGI:3799744
cx5
Allelic
Composition
Faslpr/Faslpr
Tlr9tm1Aki/Tlr9tm1Aki
Genetic
Background
B6.Cg-Tlr9tm1Aki Faslpr
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Mouse lines carrying:
Faslpr mutation (39 available); any Fas mutation (82 available)
Tlr9tm1Aki mutation (7 available); any Tlr9 mutation (65 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
mortality/aging
• 66% survival at 24 weeks

hematopoietic system
• spleens are 5-fold heavier than in MRL/MpJ-Faslpr mice
• dramatically increased compared to wild-type; increased relative to Tlr9 and Fas mutants
• total levels are higher than wild-type or Faslpr mice
• lower than in Faslpr mice

immune system
• spleens are 5-fold heavier than in MRL/MpJ-Faslpr mice
• dramatically increased compared to wild-type; increased relative to Tlr9 and Fas mutants
• total levels are higher than wild-type or Faslpr mice
• lower than in Faslpr mice
• generalized lymphadenopathy
• axillary and inguinal lymph node weights are greater than in Faslpr mice (by >5-fold)
• autoantibodies such as anti-ssDNA, anti-dsDNA, anti-cardiolipin, and anti-IgG are detected, and levels are not different from Fas mutants
• interstitial lymphoid infiltration is observed at 13 weeks
• mesangial proliferation is greater than in Fas single mutants

homeostasis/metabolism
• increased more from 13 to 24 weeks than in Fas single mutants but not significantly so

renal/urinary system
• increased more from 13 to 24 weeks than in Fas single mutants but not significantly so
• interstitial lymphoid infiltration is observed at 13 weeks
• mesangial proliferation is greater than in Fas single mutants
• glomerular IgG deposits that are exclusively mesangial are more severe than in Fas single mutants

growth/size/body
• spleens are 5-fold heavier than in MRL/MpJ-Faslpr mice




Genotype
MGI:6272653
cx6
Allelic
Composition
Smcr8em1Btlr/Smcr8em1Btlr
Tlr3tm1Flv/Tlr3tm1Flv
Tlr7tm1Aki/Tlr7tm1Aki
Tlr9tm1Aki/Tlr9tm1Aki
Genetic
Background
involves: 129P2/OlaHsd * 129S1/Sv * C57BL/6J
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Mouse lines carrying:
Smcr8em1Btlr mutation (0 available); any Smcr8 mutation (39 available)
Tlr3tm1Flv mutation (6 available); any Tlr3 mutation (66 available)
Tlr7tm1Aki mutation (3 available); any Tlr7 mutation (21 available)
Tlr9tm1Aki mutation (7 available); any Tlr9 mutation (65 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
immune system
N
• unlike in Smcr8em1Btlr homozygotes, spleen and lymph nodes are restored to normal as well as is the hyperactivation of T cells and increased circulating IL12p40 levels




Genotype
MGI:3694807
cx7
Allelic
Composition
Tlr9tm1Aki/Tlr9tm1Aki
Tg(IghelMD4)4Ccg/0
Tg(KLK4mHEL)6Ccg/0
Genetic
Background
involves: 129P2/OlaHsd * C57BL/6
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Mouse lines carrying:
Tg(IghelMD4)4Ccg mutation (3 available)
Tg(KLK4mHEL)6Ccg mutation (2 available)
Tlr9tm1Aki mutation (7 available); any Tlr9 mutation (65 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
hematopoietic system
• a 37% reduction in number of recirculating mature autoreactive B cells is observed compared to wild-type
• more B1 cells are detected among peritoneal lymphocytes in double transgenic mutants compared to Tg(IghelMD4)4Ccg single transgenic mutants

immune system
• a 37% reduction in number of recirculating mature autoreactive B cells is observed compared to wild-type
• more B1 cells are detected among peritoneal lymphocytes in double transgenic mutants compared to Tg(IghelMD4)4Ccg single transgenic mutants




Genotype
MGI:5140971
cx8
Allelic
Composition
Tlr9tm1Aki/Tlr9tm1Aki
Unc93b1tm1.1Kmiy/Unc93b1tm1.1Kmiy
Genetic
Background
involves: 129P2/OlaHsd * C57BL/6
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Mouse lines carrying:
Tlr9tm1Aki mutation (7 available); any Tlr9 mutation (65 available)
Unc93b1tm1.1Kmiy mutation (6 available); any Unc93b1 mutation (38 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
mortality/aging
• as in Unc93b1tm1.1Kmiy homozygotes

hematopoietic system
• as in Unc93b1tm1.1Kmiy homozygotes




Genotype
MGI:5478500
cx9
Allelic
Composition
Faslpr/Faslpr
Tlr9tm1Aki/Tlr9tm1Aki
Genetic
Background
MRL.Cg-Tlr9tm1Aki Faslpr
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Mouse lines carrying:
Faslpr mutation (39 available); any Fas mutation (82 available)
Tlr9tm1Aki mutation (7 available); any Tlr9 mutation (65 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
mortality/aging
• mutants show accelerated mortality relative to Faslpr homozygotes, with a median survival of 16.4 weeks compared to 25.1 weeks for Faslpr homozygotes

immune system
• splenomegaly is increased more than in Faslpr homozygotes
• 3-fold increase in the number of CD4- CD8- double-negative T cells in the spleen compared to Faslpr homozygotes
• increase in number of CD4+ helper T cells compared to Faslpr homozygotes
• B cells have increased expression of activation markers CD44 and CD69 compared to Faslpr homozygotes, indicating increased B cell activation
• increase in concentration of every IgG isotype compared to Faslpr homozygotes, with most prominent increases in IgG2a and IgG3
• compared to Faslpr homozygotes
• compared to Faslpr homozygotes
• mice exhibit increased serum IFN-alpha concentration compared to Faslpr homozygotes
• lymphadenopathy is increased more than in Faslpr homozygotes
• splenic plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDC) are more activated than those in single Faslpr homozygotes based on increased expression of MHC class II
• plasmacytoid DCs have an increased expression of the activation markers CD80 and CD86 compared to Faslpr homozygotes
• mutants exhibit an increase in the incidence and severity of autoimmune skin disease compared to single Faslpr homozygous littermates
• mutants develop exacerbated kidney disease (lupus nephritis) compared to single Faslpr homozygotes
• mutants show impaired ability to generate antibodies to DNA antigens compared to single Faslpr homozygotes, however they do generate antibodies reacting with cytoplasmic antigens that may include RNA
• mice exhibit an elevated baseline level of anti-Smith-ribonucleoprotein autoantibodies compared to single Faslpr homozygotes
• mutants develop exacerbated kidney disease (lupus nephritis) compared to Faslpr homozygotes
• a trend towards increased severity of interstitial infiltrates compared to Faslpr homozygotes
• increase in glomerular size, cellularity, and protein deposition in kidneys leading to glomerulonephritis

renal/urinary system
• mutants develop exacerbated kidney disease (lupus nephritis) compared to Faslpr homozygotes
• a trend towards increased severity of interstitial infiltrates compared to Faslpr homozygotes
• increase in glomerular size, cellularity, and protein deposition in kidneys leading to glomerulonephritis
• glomerular size and cellularity are increased compared to Faslpr homozygotes

hematopoietic system
• splenomegaly is increased more than in Faslpr homozygotes
• 3-fold increase in the number of CD4- CD8- double-negative T cells in the spleen compared to Faslpr homozygotes
• increase in number of CD4+ helper T cells compared to Faslpr homozygotes
• B cells have increased expression of activation markers CD44 and CD69 compared to Faslpr homozygotes, indicating increased B cell activation
• increase in concentration of every IgG isotype compared to Faslpr homozygotes, with most prominent increases in IgG2a and IgG3
• compared to Faslpr homozygotes
• compared to Faslpr homozygotes

homeostasis/metabolism
• mice exhibit increased serum IFN-alpha concentration compared to Faslpr homozygotes

growth/size/body
• splenomegaly is increased more than in Faslpr homozygotes





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MGI 6.23
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