Cacna1c Knockout mouse models
Cacna1c encodes CaV1.2, mouse ortholog of human CACNA1C and the dominant L-type α1C subunit in cardiomyocytes, smooth muscle, and neuronal somatodendritic membranes, where calmodulin bound to the C-terminal IQ motif mediates calcium-dependent inactivation and facilitation, and the channel drives excitation-transcription coupling through CaMKII and CREB. Its dihydropyridine and phenylalkylamine sites make it the principal antihypertensive target, and de novo G406R substitutions in mutually exclusive exon 8 or 8A impair voltage-dependent inactivation to cause Timothy syndrome, while common intronic variants are among the strongest psychiatric GWAS signals. Constitutive deletion is embryonic lethal by midgestation from cardiovascular failure, so conditional null alleles are obligatory and should be paired with tissue-restricted drivers such as Camk2a-Cre for forebrain behavior or Myh6-Cre for cardiac phenotyping, whereas a Timothy knockin models gain of function. CaV1.3 partially substitutes in pacemaker and neuronal tissue and must be measured directly.
A conventional Cacna1c knockout removes gene function in all cells that inherit the allele. It is a proven first pass for target validation when redundancy is low.
What Cacna1c Knockout mouse models are available?
ingenious targeting laboratory offers 1 distinct Cacna1c 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cacna1c-KO | Knockout | KO/CKO mice | embryo cryopreservation | KO 190926 | 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 Cacna1c 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 Cacna1c 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 Cacna1c Knockout mouse models are available?
When Cacna1c 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 Cacna1c knockout embryonic lethal in mice?
It depends on background and allele design. Some Cacna1c 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 Cacna1c 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 Cacna1c?
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.