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Molecular Characterization Of The T(4;9)12gso Mutation And Analysis Of The Associated Fitness, Skeletal, And Lymphoproliferative Phenotypes, Laura Ray Chittenden

Doctoral Dissertations

The t(4;9)(B3;E3.2)12Gso reciprocal translocation is an autosomal recessive mouse mutation involving chromosome 4, band B3 (Mmu4B3) and chromosome 9, band E3.2 (Mmu9E3.2). The most striking phenotype of the 12Gso homozygote involves axial skeleton deformities, resulting in significant shortening of body length, scoliosis, displaced hips and kinky tails. Homozygous animals are significantly smaller than normal littermates and frequently exhibit early lethality, as many of the mutants perish by 1 day postnatal, and many others do not survive the three weeks to weaning age. Homozygous 12Gso mice also develop an unusual bone marrow defect that closely resembles leukemia. The penetrance of the …