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Phenotypes associated with this allele
Allele Symbol
Allele Name
Allele ID
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc
targeted mutation 1, Andrew P McMahon
MGI:3845218
Summary 15 genotypes
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hm1
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc involves: 129 * C57BL/6J MGI:3848500
ht2
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2+ involves: 129 * C57BL/6J MGI:3848499
cn3
Wwtr1tm1Hmc/Wwtr1tm1Hmc
Yap1tm1Hmc/Yap1tm1Hmc
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2+
involves: 129 * 129S1/Sv * 129S6/SvEvTac * 129X1/SvJ * C57BL/6J * C57BL/6NCrl MGI:5486304
cn4
Wwtr1tm1Hmc/Wwtr1tm1Hmc
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2+
involves: 129 * 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ * C57BL/6J MGI:5486303
cn5
Hnf4atm1Sad/Hnf4atm1Sad
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2+
involves: 129 * 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ * C57BL/6J MGI:6392256
cn6
Yap1tm1Hmc/Yap1tm1Hmc
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2+
involves: 129 * 129S6/SvEvTac * C57BL/6J * C57BL/6NCrl MGI:5486301
cn7
Ctdnep1tm3Ryn/Ctdnep1tm3Ryn
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2+
involves: 129 * C57BL/6 * C57BL/6J MGI:5548192
cn8
Cdc42tm1Brak/Cdc42tm1Brak
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2+
involves: 129 * C57BL/6J MGI:5486302
cn9
Wasltm2Sbs/Wasltm2Sbs
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2+
involves: 129 * C57BL/6J MGI:5486305
cn10
Srgap1tm1a(KOMP)Wtsi/Srgap1tm1a(KOMP)Wtsi
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2+
involves: 129 * C57BL/6J * C57BL/6N MGI:7442509
cn11
Gt(ROSA)26Sortm1(Sall1)Ryn/Gt(ROSA)26Sor+
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2+
involves: 129P2/OlaHsd * C57BL/6 * CD-1 MGI:4462844
cn12
Podxltm1Parl/Podxltm1Parl
Podxl2tm1c(EUCOMM)Wtsi/Podxl2tm1c(EUCOMM)Wtsi
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2+
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ * C57BL/6 * SJL MGI:6711208
cn13
Gt(ROSA)26Sortm1(Notch1)Dam/Gt(ROSA)26Sor+
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2+
involves: 129S4/SvJaeSor * C57BL/6J MGI:5430443
cn14
Gt(ROSA)26Sortm2(Notch2)Ryn/Gt(ROSA)26Sor+
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2+
involves: 129/Sv * 129P2/OlaHsd * C57BL/6J MGI:5430442
cn15
Ctdnep1tm3Ryn/Ctdnep1tm3Ryn
Gt(ROSA)26Sortm1(EYFP)Cos/Gt(ROSA)26Sor+
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2+
involves: 129X1/SvJ * C57BL/6 * C57BL/6J MGI:5548193


Genotype
MGI:3848500
hm1
Allelic
Composition
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc
Genetic
Background
involves: 129 * C57BL/6J
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Mouse lines carrying:
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc mutation (0 available); any Six2 mutation (15 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
mortality/aging
• mice die shortly after birth




Genotype
MGI:3848499
ht2
Allelic
Composition
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2+
Genetic
Background
involves: 129 * C57BL/6J
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Mouse lines carrying:
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc mutation (0 available); any Six2 mutation (15 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
normal phenotype
• mice are viable, fertile, and display no obvious abnormalities




Genotype
MGI:5486304
cn3
Allelic
Composition
Wwtr1tm1Hmc/Wwtr1tm1Hmc
Yap1tm1Hmc/Yap1tm1Hmc
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2+
Genetic
Background
involves: 129 * 129S1/Sv * 129S6/SvEvTac * 129X1/SvJ * C57BL/6J * C57BL/6NCrl
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Mouse lines carrying:
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc mutation (0 available); any Six2 mutation (15 available)
Wwtr1tm1Hmc mutation (0 available); any Wwtr1 mutation (23 available)
Yap1tm1Hmc mutation (0 available); any Yap1 mutation (37 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
renal/urinary system
• some of the few proximal tubules present are cystic
• developmental defects are similar to mutants wild-type for Wwtr1

growth/size/body
• some of the few proximal tubules present are cystic




Genotype
MGI:5486303
cn4
Allelic
Composition
Wwtr1tm1Hmc/Wwtr1tm1Hmc
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2+
Genetic
Background
involves: 129 * 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ * C57BL/6J
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Mouse lines carrying:
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc mutation (0 available); any Six2 mutation (15 available)
Wwtr1tm1Hmc mutation (0 available); any Wwtr1 mutation (23 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype

Nephrogenesis abnormalities in Wwtr1tm1Hmc/Wwtr1tm1Hmc Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2+, Yap1tm1Hmc/Yap1tm1Hmc Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2+ and double mutant mice

renal/urinary system
• spotty hemorrhages are seen at P0
• highly cystic tubules in the cortex at P0

cardiovascular system
• spotty hemorrhages are seen at P0

growth/size/body
• highly cystic tubules in the cortex at P0




Genotype
MGI:6392256
cn5
Allelic
Composition
Hnf4atm1Sad/Hnf4atm1Sad
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2+
Genetic
Background
involves: 129 * 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ * C57BL/6J
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Mouse lines carrying:
Hnf4atm1Sad mutation (0 available); any Hnf4a mutation (27 available)
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc mutation (0 available); any Six2 mutation (15 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
behavior/neurological
• 2-3 month-old mice exhibit polydipsia

homeostasis/metabolism
• mice excrete more glucose in urine
• mice excrete more phosphate in urine

renal/urinary system
• mice excrete more glucose in urine
• mice excrete more phosphate in urine
• adult kidney is disorganized
• kidneys show a defect in proximal tubule formation
• marker analysis indicates that formation of differentiated proximal tubule cells is impaired
• however, presumptive proximal tubule formation is not altered and formation of podocytes, loops of Henle, and distal tubules are not affected
• in adults
• adult kidney contains fewer proximal tubules
• decrease in number of proximal tubule cells
• kidneys show calcium accumulation in renal tubules at 2 months of age
• 2-3 month-old mice excrete more urine

Mouse Models of Human Disease
DO ID OMIM ID(s) Ref(s)
Fanconi syndrome DOID:1062 OMIM:PS134600
J:266356




Genotype
MGI:5486301
cn6
Allelic
Composition
Yap1tm1Hmc/Yap1tm1Hmc
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2+
Genetic
Background
involves: 129 * 129S6/SvEvTac * C57BL/6J * C57BL/6NCrl
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Mouse lines carrying:
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc mutation (0 available); any Six2 mutation (15 available)
Yap1tm1Hmc mutation (0 available); any Yap1 mutation (37 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype

Abnormal kidney development in Yap1tm1Hmc/Yap1tm1Hmc Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2+ mice

mortality/aging
• die within 48 hours of birth

renal/urinary system
• convoluted tubules are not distinguishable in the inner cortex at E18.5
• few detectable glomeruli
• few detectable glomeruli
• limited nephrogenesis with abnormal morphogenesis of S shaped bodies at E13.5
• dramatic decrease in the number of nascent nephrons (pretubular aggregates, comma shaped bodies, S shaped bodies, and renal vesicles) at E14.5
• abnormal morphogenesis of S shaped bodies at E13.5
• dramatic decrease in the number of nascent nephrons (pretubular aggregates, comma shaped bodies, S shaped bodies, and renal vesicles) at E14.5
• dramatic decrease in the number of cap mesenchyme derived structures that reach the S shaped bodies
• at E14.5 the connecting segment where the S shaped body connects to the ureteric epithelium is abnormal and the distal segment fails to correctly merge with the outermost edge of the ureteric bud
• slight reduction in proliferation in the proximal part of the renal vesicle and the distal part of the S shaped bodies
• reduced nephrogenic zone at E18.5
• the medulla is mainly composed of collecting ducts at E18.5 suggesting a decrease in the formation of loops of Henle
• small papilla at E18.5
• convoluted tubules are not distinguishable in the inner cortex at E18.5
• defects in formation
• few detectable proximal tubules are present
• few detectable proximal tubules are present
• decrease in the number of ureteric bud tips at E16.5 and P0 but not at E14.5
• neonatal mice have an empty bladder suggesting a failure to produce urine




Genotype
MGI:5548192
cn7
Allelic
Composition
Ctdnep1tm3Ryn/Ctdnep1tm3Ryn
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2+
Genetic
Background
involves: 129 * C57BL/6 * C57BL/6J
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Mouse lines carrying:
Ctdnep1tm3Ryn mutation (0 available); any Ctdnep1 mutation (20 available)
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc mutation (0 available); any Six2 mutation (15 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
mortality/aging
• mice begin to die after weaning with all mice dying before 8 weeks of age and a median survival of 33.3 days

renal/urinary system
• a cavity appears at P14 and expands with age
• however, BMP inhibition rescues kidney defects
• at P28
• progressive loss of nephron components, including glomeruli, proximal and distal tubules, and the loop of Henle located in the cortex and outer medullary regions
• fewer glomeruli at P7 and P14
• reduced number of tubules at P21




Genotype
MGI:5486302
cn8
Allelic
Composition
Cdc42tm1Brak/Cdc42tm1Brak
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2+
Genetic
Background
involves: 129 * C57BL/6J
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Mouse lines carrying:
Cdc42tm1Brak mutation (0 available); any Cdc42 mutation (43 available)
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc mutation (0 available); any Six2 mutation (15 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype

Kidney abnormalities in Cdc42tm1Brak/Cdc42tm1Brak Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2+ mice

mortality/aging

renal/urinary system
• absence of convoluted renal epithelia and glomeruli in the cortex
• very limited nephrogenesis
• reduced nephrogenic zone at E18.5
• small papilla at E18.5
• tubules are decreased in number, truncated and have barely discernible lumens
• fewer proximal tubules
• neonatal mice have an empty bladder suggesting a failure to produce urine




Genotype
MGI:5486305
cn9
Allelic
Composition
Wasltm2Sbs/Wasltm2Sbs
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2+
Genetic
Background
involves: 129 * C57BL/6J
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Mouse lines carrying:
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc mutation (0 available); any Six2 mutation (15 available)
Wasltm2Sbs mutation (0 available); any Wasl mutation (39 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype

Hypoplasia and loss of glomeruli and proximal tubules in Wasltm2Sbs/Wasltm2Sbs Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2+ kidneys

renal/urinary system
• decrease in proximal tubule numbers at P0




Genotype
MGI:7442509
cn10
Allelic
Composition
Srgap1tm1a(KOMP)Wtsi/Srgap1tm1a(KOMP)Wtsi
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2+
Genetic
Background
involves: 129 * C57BL/6J * C57BL/6N
Cell Lines EPD0153_3_C10
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Mouse lines carrying:
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc mutation (0 available); any Six2 mutation (15 available)
Srgap1tm1a(KOMP)Wtsi mutation (1 available); any Srgap1 mutation (74 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
renal/urinary system
• increased mesangial cell proliferation at 12 weeks of age
• podocyte detachment at 12 weeks of age
• progressive albuminuria, starting at 6 weeks after birth
• however, no increase in proteinuria is detected at birth
• TEM analysis showed pronounced widening and misconfiguration (effacement) of podocyte foot processes at 8 and 12 weeks of age
• 3D SIM microscopy showed reduced filtration slit density (FSD), indicating aberrant foot process architecture at 8 weeks of age
• SEM revealed marked simplification, reduced branching, and misconfiguration of podocyte foot processes
• marked rarefaction and loss of slit diaphragms at 12 weeks of age
• progressive podocyte loss
• mesangial sclerosis at 12 weeks of age
• mice develop a nephrotic syndrome with a late-onset focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)-like phenotype in adulthood
• a significantly increased glomerulosclerosis score is noted at 8 and 12 weeks of age
• tubular dilation at 12 weeks of age
• formation of proteinaceous casts at 12 weeks of age
• progressive loss of filtration-barrier function, starting at 6 weeks after birth

cellular
• increased mesangial cell proliferation at 12 weeks of age
• podocyte detachment at 12 weeks of age

homeostasis/metabolism
• progressive albuminuria, starting at 6 weeks after birth
• however, no increase in proteinuria is detected at birth

Mouse Models of Human Disease
DO ID OMIM ID(s) Ref(s)
focal segmental glomerulosclerosis DOID:1312 OMIM:PS603278
J:333727




Genotype
MGI:4462844
cn11
Allelic
Composition
Gt(ROSA)26Sortm1(Sall1)Ryn/Gt(ROSA)26Sor+
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2+
Genetic
Background
involves: 129P2/OlaHsd * C57BL/6 * CD-1
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Mouse lines carrying:
Gt(ROSA)26Sortm1(Sall1)Ryn mutation (0 available); any Gt(ROSA)26Sor mutation (944 available)
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc mutation (0 available); any Six2 mutation (15 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
normal phenotype




Genotype
MGI:6711208
cn12
Allelic
Composition
Podxltm1Parl/Podxltm1Parl
Podxl2tm1c(EUCOMM)Wtsi/Podxl2tm1c(EUCOMM)Wtsi
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2+
Genetic
Background
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ * C57BL/6 * SJL
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Mouse lines carrying:
Podxl2tm1c(EUCOMM)Wtsi mutation (0 available); any Podxl2 mutation (26 available)
Podxltm1Parl mutation (0 available); any Podxl mutation (16 available)
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc mutation (0 available); any Six2 mutation (15 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
mortality/aging
• mice die in the neonatal period

renal/urinary system
N
• mice show no obvious defects in nephron lumen formation or luminal continuity indicating normal early stages of nephrogenesis




Genotype
MGI:5430443
cn13
Allelic
Composition
Gt(ROSA)26Sortm1(Notch1)Dam/Gt(ROSA)26Sor+
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2+
Genetic
Background
involves: 129S4/SvJaeSor * C57BL/6J
Find Mice Using the International Mouse Strain Resource (IMSR)
Mouse lines carrying:
Gt(ROSA)26Sortm1(Notch1)Dam mutation (1 available); any Gt(ROSA)26Sor mutation (944 available)
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc mutation (0 available); any Six2 mutation (15 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
renal/urinary system
• mice exhibit overproduction of a proximal tubule marker




Genotype
MGI:5430442
cn14
Allelic
Composition
Gt(ROSA)26Sortm2(Notch2)Ryn/Gt(ROSA)26Sor+
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2+
Genetic
Background
involves: 129/Sv * 129P2/OlaHsd * C57BL/6J
Find Mice Using the International Mouse Strain Resource (IMSR)
Mouse lines carrying:
Gt(ROSA)26Sortm2(Notch2)Ryn mutation (0 available); any Gt(ROSA)26Sor mutation (944 available)
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc mutation (0 available); any Six2 mutation (15 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
mortality/aging
• mice die shortly after birth

renal/urinary system
• at E14.5, kidneys exhibit a thin cortical nephrogenic zone and poor nephron development
• mice exhibit depletion of nephron progenitors and premature tubule formation
• at E12.5, ectopic tubules are observed dorsal to the poorly branched ureteric bud-derived epithelia
• at E14.5, kidneys lack condensed metanephric mesenchyme around the ureteric buds in the cortex and contain few Pax2+ scattered tubules
• at E14.5, no ureteric bud-derived epithelia are observed in the mutant cortex
• thin cortical nephrogenic zone at E14.5
• at E14.5
• severe at birth
• some of the dilated tubules are positive for a proximal tubule marker
• however, proximal tubules are not overproduced
• at E14.5, ureteric bud branching is impaired

growth/size/body




Genotype
MGI:5548193
cn15
Allelic
Composition
Ctdnep1tm3Ryn/Ctdnep1tm3Ryn
Gt(ROSA)26Sortm1(EYFP)Cos/Gt(ROSA)26Sor+
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc/Six2+
Genetic
Background
involves: 129X1/SvJ * C57BL/6 * C57BL/6J
Find Mice Using the International Mouse Strain Resource (IMSR)
Mouse lines carrying:
Ctdnep1tm3Ryn mutation (0 available); any Ctdnep1 mutation (20 available)
Gt(ROSA)26Sortm1(EYFP)Cos mutation (11 available); any Gt(ROSA)26Sor mutation (944 available)
Six2tm1(tTA,tetO-EGFP/cre)Amc mutation (0 available); any Six2 mutation (15 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
renal/urinary system
• apoptotic cells in the nephron as early as P7

cellular
• apoptotic cells in the nephron as early as P7





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