| Literature DB >> 30209717 |
Fabiana Lüönd1, Ruben Bill1, Andrea Vettiger1,2, Heide Oller3, Pawel Pelczar3, Gerhard Christofori4.
Abstract
Genetically engineered mouse models have become an indispensable tool for breast cancer research. Combination of multiple site-specific recombination systems such as Cre/loxP and Flippase (Flp)/Frt allows for engineering of sophisticated, multi-layered conditional mouse models. Here, we report the generation and characterization of a novel transgenic mouse line expressing a mouse codon-optimized Flp under the control of the mouse mammary tumor virus (MMTV) promoter. These mice show robust Flp-mediated recombination in luminal mammary gland and breast cancer cells but no Flp activity in non-mammary tissues, with the exception of limited activity in salivary glands. These mice provide a unique tool for studying mammary gland biology and carcinogenesis in mice.Entities:
Keywords: Breast cancer; Flippase; Lineage tracing; MMTV promoter; Mammary gland; Transgenic mice
Year: 2018 PMID: 30209717 DOI: 10.1007/s10911-018-9412-4
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Mammary Gland Biol Neoplasia ISSN: 1083-3021 Impact factor: 2.673