Bmp1 Knockout mouse models
Despite its name, Bmp1, the mouse ortholog of human BMP1, encodes no SMAD-activating ligand but rather a secreted zinc-dependent astacin family metalloprotease with CUB and EGF domains that functions as procollagen C-proteinase, removing the C-terminal propeptides of procollagen I, II, and III to permit fibril assembly. The same catalytic activity matures prolysyl oxidase for crosslinking and cleaves chordin, thereby liberating BMP2 and BMP4 for receptor engagement, placing this protease simultaneously in matrix assembly and morphogen availability. Human biallelic mutations cause osteogenesis imperfecta type XIII with high bone mass fractures and dentinogenesis defects. Constitutive nulls die perinatally with a persistent ventral body wall closure defect, so conditional floxed alleles driven by Col1a1-Cre or Prrx1-Cre are the correct tool for adult bone and fibrosis endpoints. Critically, the tolloid paralogs Tll1 and Tll2 share substrate specificity and mask single-locus loss, so compound conditional genetics should be planned before interpreting matrix phenotypes.
Bmp1 null animals are straightforward to genotype and phenotype when survival is acceptable. They remain a standard background for pharmacology, biomarker, and rescue studies.
What Bmp1 Knockout mouse models are available?
ingenious targeting laboratory offers 1 distinct Bmp1 knockout catalog mouse model. Researchers can order pre-developed catalog lines or request a custom mouse model, including humanized, knockin, and transgenic variations with verified germline transmission.
Catalog table
| Model | Type | Category | Availability | Catalog # | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bmp1-KO | Knockout | KO/CKO mice, disease model mice | embryo cryopreservation | KO 205009 | Inquire |
Why this approach
A conventional knockout answers whether the gene is required broadly. When your target tissue is the organ of interest, a global null can still be informative if viability is acceptable and you want the simplest genotype. If the null is harsh, a floxed allele with a regional Cre is the safer long term platform.
Pricing and quotes
The Bmp1 Knockout lines listed above are catalog models. Send us the catalog number and our team confirms current availability, pricing, and whether the line ships cryopreserved or live.
If your study needs a Bmp1 allele configuration that is not listed above, our scientific team designs and generates it. Model generation quotes return in about twenty four hours with project milestones and pricing.
FAQ
What Bmp1 Knockout mouse models are available?
When Bmp1 Knockout lines are in catalog, we ship from inventory. If your configuration is not listed, we design the allele to order. Common paths include conditional knockout, constitutive knockout, humanized, knockin, and transgenic options, with documented germline transmission and United States QC.
Is Bmp1 knockout embryonic lethal in mice?
It depends on background and allele design. Some Bmp1 germline knockouts are viable. Others need conditional alleles or mixed backgrounds. We review publications and our own experience, then recommend floxed versus null before you commit.
Which Cre driver is best for experiments?
Driver choice depends on onset timing, recombination efficiency, and known leak. We map your organ and cell type to a short list of proven Cre lines, then talk through reporter crosses and controls. We favor drivers with strong community validation for your tissue.
Do you ship live Bmp1 animals?
When catalog lines are live, we ship with health certificates and QC documentation. If your exact combo is not listed, we quote a generation project with cryo or live dispatch depending on cohort timing and geography.
How do I request a quote for Bmp1?
Use the catalog inquire buttons or the request quote form. Include your allele goal, Cre plan if any, strain background, and cohort size. A PhD led team responds with pricing, milestones, and the fastest path to experimental animals.