Tg(CAG-Ngb,-EGFP)1Dgrn

A transgenic construct containing the mouse neuroglobin gene, Ngb and an Enhanced Green Fluorescent Protein gene under the control of the chicken beta actin (ACTB) promoter coupled with the cytomegalovirus (CMV) distal enhancer was introduced into outbred (C57BL/6 x DBA/2)F1 x CD-1 donor eggs. Founder line 1 was subsequently established. Constitutive Ngb protein expression is increased in the brain and heart (in vascular endothelial cells) of transgenic mice, as shown by Western blot. Immunohistochemistry shows increased numbers of neurons, astrocytes and endothelial cells expressing Ngb protein. (J:117158)