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Preclinical Models
Learn more about the various in vivo models used in Parkinson's disease research.
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GBA E326K Knockin Mouse*
Mouse expressing GBA E326K mutation and 3 silent mutations in exon 8 of the mouse Gba gene. Model was generated and deposited by Mark Cookson at NIH through the MJFF Sponsored Tools Program. RRID:IMSR_JAX:036159
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MCI-PARK Mouse*
Homozygous knockout mice targeting Ndufs1 (NADH:ubquinone oxidoreductase core subunit S2) specifically in dopaminergic neurons. Mice with floxed Ndufs2 allele were crossed with mice expressing Cre recombinase under the control of Slc6ac (dopamine transporter; DAT) promoter. Model was generated and deposited by D. James Surmeier at Northwestern University through the MJFF Sponsored Tools Program. RRID:IMSR_JAX:036313
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SNCA-GFP Knockin Mouse*
Mouse expressing SNCA with GFP fused to the C-terminus resulting in expression of GFP-tagged alpha-synuclein under the control of endogenous regulatory elements. Model was generated and deposited by Kelvin Luk at University of Pennsylvania through the MJFF Sponsored Tools Program. RRID:IMSR_JAX:035412
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LRRK2 pT1410 Phosphospecific Antibody
Rabbit monoclonal phosphospecific antibody directed against Threonine1410 of LRRK2. Antibody is suitable for immunoblotting applications.
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Oligomeric Alpha-Synuclein Protein*
Stable oligomeric aggregates of alpha-synuclein protein. Intended for use in biochemical assays (not intended for use in the pre-formed fibril model).
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Parkin/PINK1 Double KO Rat
Knockout of Parkin and PINK1 in the Long Evans Hooded rat strain.
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Halo-Tagged LRRK2 MEF
Mouse embryonic fibroblast line with knockin of the Halo tag on the N-terminal of LRRK2.
Expected availability: Late 2024
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LRRK2 R1441G KI MEF
Mouse embryonic fibroblast line with knockin of the LRRK2 R1441G mutation.
Expected availability: Late 2024
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