hTFRC x hCD98hc Mouse

Also known as: Tfrc, TFRC, Tfr, hTfr, CD71, hCD71, Tfr1, hTfr1, SLC3A2, CD98, MDU1, 4F2HC, 4T2HC, NACAE, CD98HC, 4F2, hCD98hc, TFR1xCD98hc, TFRCxCD98

Use Model 23872 to compare TFRC- and CD98hc-directed delivery strategies, investigate dual-receptor approaches, or establish a common humanized receptor background for disease-relevant studies.

Model No.NomenclatureGenotype
23872-M

C57BL/6N-Tfrctm1(TFRC)Tac Slc3a2tm1(SLC3A2)Tac

HOMxHOM
23872-F

C57BL/6N-Tfrctm1(TFRC)Tac Slc3a2tm1(SLC3A2)Tac

HOMxHOM  

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Overview

Nomenclature: C57BL/6N-Tfrctm1(TFRC)Tac Slc3a2tm1(SLC3A2)Tac

The hTFRC x hCD98hc mouse is a double-humanized model designed to support in vivo evaluation of therapeutic constructs engineered to engage human transferrin receptor 1 (hTFRC/TfR1/CD71), human CD98 heavy chain (hCD98hc/SLC3A2), or both receptor targets. By placing both humanized receptors in a C57BL/6NTac background, Model 23872 supports direct comparison of alternative receptor-mediated transport strategies without introducing differences from separate host backgrounds.

The model is intended as an experimental platform for assessing construct-dependent CNS exposure, biodistribution, pharmacokinetics, target engagement, and downstream biological response when the appropriate study endpoints are included. Therapeutic performance remains dependent on construct design, receptor epitope, affinity, valency, payload, dose, route, and study conditions.

Why Use the Double-Humanized Model?

  • Compare TFRC- and CD98hc-directed constructs in the same genetic background.
  • Evaluate dual-targeted constructs designed to engage both human receptor targets.
  • Investigate receptor-strategy differences in exposure, persistence, biodistribution, cellular access, or target engagement using fit-for-purpose endpoints.
  • Create a common receptor-humanized background for crosses with disease-associated or proprietary genetics.
  • Use one platform when a program may evaluate TFRC, CD98hc, or combined receptor strategies over time.
  • Enhance efficacy by preferentially targeting multiple cell types
  • Capitalize on differing kinetics by comparing efficacy and/or accessing different targets in the same pathway 

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Recommended Controls
The recommended control for this model is C57BL/6NTac.

Origin

Model 23872 was generated by crossing Taconic's hTFRC Mouse, Model 23236, with Taconic's hCD98hc Mouse, Model 23662, to create a double-humanized TFRC x hCD98hc line. The line has since been backcrossed for multiple generations and is congenic on the C57BL/6NTac background.

Genetics

Species: Mouse
Strain Type: Inbred
Allele Type: Genetically Humanized
Coat Color: Black
Nomenclature: C57BL/6N-Tfrctm1(TFRC)Tac Slc3a2tm1(SLC3A2)Tac
Genetic Background: C57BL/6NTac

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Applications & Therapeutic Areas

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Immunology
  • Metabolic Disease
  • Neuroscience & Neurodegeneration
  • Oncology & Immuno-Oncology
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Psychiatric Disorders
  • Rare Diseases

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Data

Constitutive Humanization of the Slc3a2 Extracellular Domain

The mouse Slc3a2 genomic region spanning codons V108 (exon 2) to V525 (exon 10) was replaced with the corresponding human sequence encoding the CD98hc extracellular domain. Flanking codons conserved between species (A100–P107 and A526) were retained in mouse form. Following removal of the selection cassette, the humanized allele is expressed under the control of the endogenous mouse Slc3a2 promoter, preserving the native expression pattern. One residual recombination site remains in a non-conserved region.

Constitutive Humanization of the Slc3a2 Extracellular Domain

Constitutive Humanization of the Tfrc Extracellular Domain

The extracellular domain of mouse Tfrc was replaced with the corresponding human sequence (NCBI reference transcripts NM_011638.4, mouse; NM_001128148.1, human), producing a chimeric receptor with mouse cytoplasmic and transmembrane domains and the human extracellular domain. Following removal of the selection markers, the humanized allele is expressed under the control of the endogenous mouse Tfrc promoter, preserving the native expression pattern. Residual recombination sites remain in non-conserved regions.

Constitutive Humanization of the Tfrc Extracellular Domain

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