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Phenotypes associated with this allele
Allele Symbol
Allele Name
Allele ID
Rspo2tm1Nuv
targeted mutation 1, Walter D Funk
MGI:3762378
Summary 4 genotypes
Jump to Allelic Composition Genetic Background Genotype ID
hm1
Rspo2tm1Nuv/Rspo2tm1Nuv involves: 129 * C57BL/6 MGI:3762379
ht2
Rspo2tm1Nuv/Rspo2+ involves: 129 * C57BL/6 MGI:3762380
cx3
Lrp6Gt(Ex187)Byg/Lrp6+
Rspo2tm1Nuv/Rspo2tm1Nuv
involves: 129 * 129P2/OlaHsd * C57BL/6 MGI:5004935
cx4
Lrp6Gt(Ex187)Byg/Lrp6Gt(Ex187)Byg
Rspo2tm1Nuv/Rspo2tm1Nuv
involves: 129 * 129P2/OlaHsd * C57BL/6 MGI:5004936


Genotype
MGI:3762379
hm1
Allelic
Composition
Rspo2tm1Nuv/Rspo2tm1Nuv
Genetic
Background
involves: 129 * C57BL/6
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Mouse lines carrying:
Rspo2tm1Nuv mutation (0 available); any Rspo2 mutation (19 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
mortality/aging
• the Mendelian ratio is normal from E9.5 to E18.5; however, no pups are found after birth

embryo
• aboral mesenchymal cells of the first branchial arch exhibit increased apoptosis
• however, mesenchymal cell proliferation is normal
• at E10 - E10.5, expression of several marker genes is reduced
• at E11.5, the AER in the hindlimbs are absent or less organized with reduced numbers of epithelial cells

limbs/digits/tail
• absence of ossification of the most distal phalangeal bones of the forelimbs
• severely stunted on the hindlimbs
• stunting is more severe on the left hindlimb than on the right hindlimb
• on the hindlimbs but not the forelimbs
• severely stunted
• stunting is more severe on the left hindlimb than on the right hindlimb
• severely stunted
• stunting is more severe on the left hindlimb than on the right hindlimb
• anterior-posterior patterning regulated by Shh is disrupted in the left hindlimbs and to a lesser extent in the right hindlimbs
• significant increase in apoptosis of mesenchymal cells within the posterior region of the hindlimbs
• however, cell proliferation is unchanged
• at E10 - E10.5, expression of several marker genes is reduced
• at E11.5, the AER in the hindlimbs are absent or less organized with reduced numbers of epithelial cells

respiratory system
• pulmonary vascular defects in embryos

craniofacial
• mice exhibit malformed molar alveolus of dentary
• reduced and smaller in size
• reduced and smaller in size
• the palatine processes are underdeveloped and remain unfused unlike in wild-type mice
• the zygomatic process of the maxilla is truncated, thickened, and fused with the zygomatic process of the squamosal without a connection via the jugal bone
• slightly reduced in size
• the cleft of the palatal shelves is not due to intrinsic palatal shelf defects
• at E15.5, palate shelves remain unfused
• aboral mesenchymal cells of the first branchial arch exhibit increased apoptosis
• however, mesenchymal cell proliferation is normal
• at E18.5, 71% of mice exhibit cleft secondary palate without cleft lip
• between E13.5 and E14.5, the tongue fails to move downward obstructing and delaying bilateral, horizontal elevation of the palatal shelves

renal/urinary system
• sporadic absence of discernable kidneys

cardiovascular system
• pulmonary vascular defects in embryos

digestive/alimentary system
• the palatine processes are underdeveloped and remain unfused unlike in wild-type mice
• the cleft of the palatal shelves is not due to intrinsic palatal shelf defects
• at E15.5, palate shelves remain unfused
• at E18.5, 71% of mice exhibit cleft secondary palate without cleft lip
• between E13.5 and E14.5, the tongue fails to move downward obstructing and delaying bilateral, horizontal elevation of the palatal shelves
• between E13.5 and E14.5, the tongue fails to move downward

skeleton
• mice exhibit malformed molar alveolus of dentary
• reduced and smaller in size
• reduced and smaller in size
• the palatine processes are underdeveloped and remain unfused unlike in wild-type mice
• the zygomatic process of the maxilla is truncated, thickened, and fused with the zygomatic process of the squamosal without a connection via the jugal bone
• slightly reduced in size
• absence of ossification of the most distal phalangeal bones of the forelimbs
• severely stunted on the hindlimbs
• stunting is more severe on the left hindlimb than on the right hindlimb
• severely stunted
• stunting is more severe on the left hindlimb than on the right hindlimb
• severely stunted
• stunting is more severe on the left hindlimb than on the right hindlimb
• absence of ossification of the most distal phalangeal bones of the forelimbs

integument
• absence of claws on the forelimbs and hindlimbs

hearing/vestibular/ear
• shorter and thinner

growth/size/body
• mice exhibit malformed molar alveolus of dentary
• the palatine processes are underdeveloped and remain unfused unlike in wild-type mice
• the cleft of the palatal shelves is not due to intrinsic palatal shelf defects
• at E15.5, palate shelves remain unfused
• aboral mesenchymal cells of the first branchial arch exhibit increased apoptosis
• however, mesenchymal cell proliferation is normal
• at E18.5, 71% of mice exhibit cleft secondary palate without cleft lip
• between E13.5 and E14.5, the tongue fails to move downward obstructing and delaying bilateral, horizontal elevation of the palatal shelves




Genotype
MGI:3762380
ht2
Allelic
Composition
Rspo2tm1Nuv/Rspo2+
Genetic
Background
involves: 129 * C57BL/6
Find Mice Using the International Mouse Strain Resource (IMSR)
Mouse lines carrying:
Rspo2tm1Nuv mutation (0 available); any Rspo2 mutation (19 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
reproductive system
• females but not males show reduced fertility with age (25% sterile at 4 months and 85% sterile after 5 months of age)




Genotype
MGI:5004935
cx3
Allelic
Composition
Lrp6Gt(Ex187)Byg/Lrp6+
Rspo2tm1Nuv/Rspo2tm1Nuv
Genetic
Background
involves: 129 * 129P2/OlaHsd * C57BL/6
Find Mice Using the International Mouse Strain Resource (IMSR)
Mouse lines carrying:
Lrp6Gt(Ex187)Byg mutation (1 available); any Lrp6 mutation (95 available)
Rspo2tm1Nuv mutation (0 available); any Rspo2 mutation (19 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
craniofacial
• craniofacial defects are more severe than in Rspo2tm1Nuv homozygotes
• in one mice
• in all mice

digestive/alimentary system
• in all mice

skeleton

growth/size/body
• in one mice
• in all mice




Genotype
MGI:5004936
cx4
Allelic
Composition
Lrp6Gt(Ex187)Byg/Lrp6Gt(Ex187)Byg
Rspo2tm1Nuv/Rspo2tm1Nuv
Genetic
Background
involves: 129 * 129P2/OlaHsd * C57BL/6
Find Mice Using the International Mouse Strain Resource (IMSR)
Mouse lines carrying:
Lrp6Gt(Ex187)Byg mutation (1 available); any Lrp6 mutation (95 available)
Rspo2tm1Nuv mutation (0 available); any Rspo2 mutation (19 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
mortality/aging
• no mice are detected at E18.5





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05/07/2024
MGI 6.23
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