TNF-α

Random Transgenic

TNF-α Random Transgenic Mouse Model
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C57BL/6NTac Background

  • Model #
  • Genotype
  • Nomenclature
  • 1006-F
    tg/wt
    B6.Cg-Tg(TNF)#Xen
  • 1006-M
    tg/wt
    B6.Cg-Tg(TNF)#Xen
  • 1006-F
    wt/wt
    B6.Cg-Tg(TNF)#Xen
  • 1006-M
    wt/wt
    B6.Cg-Tg(TNF)#Xen

  • Express the human tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) transgene, a cytokine implicated in the pathogenesis of human rheumatoid arthritis
  • Exhibits severe chronic arthritis of the forepaws and hind paws, as shown by gross observation and histological analysis by approximately 20 weeks of age
  • A useful model for studying inflammatory arthritis which does not require experimental manipulation

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Genetic Background:

C57BL/6 Background

Origin:

The TNF-α mouse was developed by Xenogen Biosciences, now Taconic. The model was created by microinjecting the human TNF-α gene. Taconic received stock in April 1996 at the second backcross from the C57BL/6 x SJL founder line. The mice were maintained by backcrossing hemizygous TNF-α mice to C57BL/6NTac inbred mice.

Color:

Black

Species:

Mouse

Initial Publication:

ayward MD, Jones BK, Saparov A, Hain HS, Trillat A-C, Bunzel MM, Corona A, Li-Wang B, Strenkowski B, Giordano C, Shen H, Arcamone E, Weidlick J, Vilensky M, Tugusheva M, Felkner RH, Campbell W, Rao Y, Grass DS, Buiakova O. (2007) An extensive phenotypic characterization of the hTNFα transgenic mice. BMC Physiology, 7:13.


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Phenotypic Disease Observations:


Onset of Arthritis-Clinical Signs in Hindlimbs
TNF-α Transgenic Mice and non-transgenic age-matched controls comparing signs of disease progression.

5 weeks: normal appearance; no detectable symptoms
TNF-α at 5 weeks

9 weeks: mild disease; minor loss of flexibility in digits; minimal joint swelling and distortion
TNF-α at 9 weeks

14 weeks: moderate disease; moderate distortion and twisting of hindpaw and moderate swelling of joints
TNF-α at 14 weeks

20 weeks: severe disease; distortion and swelling of joints
TNF-α at 20 weeks