These floxed mice possess loxP sites flanking exon 2 of the Aurka gene and have applications in studies related to regulation of mitosis and carcinogenesis.
Genetics
Allele Symbol
Aurkatm1.1Tvd
Gene Symbol
Aurka
Gene Name
aurora kinase A
Strain of Origin
129P2/OlaHsd
Chromosome
2
Molecular Note
An frt and loxP flanked neo cassette was inserted into intron 1 and a third loxP site was inserted into intron 2 via homologous recombination. Cre mediated recombination removed the neo cassette leaving exon 2 floxed.
Husbandry
Suggested Controls
C57BL/6J
Breeding Considerations
When maintaining a live colony, these mice can be bred as homozygotes.