Cftr^tm1Kth

The allele contains a 3 bp deletion in exon 11 resulting in the loss of phenylalanine codon 508 (p.F508del). This deletion mimics the deltaF508 mutation found in human cystic fibrosis patients. A neomycin selection cassette was also inserted in intron 11 in reverse transcriptional orientation to the gene. In salivary glands transcription levels from the allele are comparable to wild-type, but no protein was detected. Protein was detected in testes but it was mislocalized. Transcription levels in intestine were greatly reduced. (J:29074)