Notch2 Knockout mouse models
Ligand-dependent proteolysis governs Notch2, the mouse ortholog of human NOTCH2, which encodes a receptor with the same modular architecture as Notch1, using EGF repeats for Dll and Jag engagement, a negative regulatory region stabilized by S1 furin processing, sequential Adam10 and gamma-secretase cleavage, and an intracellular domain that partners with Rbpj and Maml before PEST-directed degradation. Its human genetics run in both directions: haploinsufficiency and hypomorphic alleles cause Alagille syndrome with bile duct paucity, whereas PEST-truncating mutations that stabilize the intracellular domain cause Hajdu-Cheney syndrome with acro-osteolysis, and NOTCH2 lesions recur in marginal zone lymphoma. Homozygous nulls die in mid-gestation, while the hypomorphic allele survives with cardiac, renal, and hepatic defects, so conditional deletion is the standard route for biliary, splenic, and skeletal studies. A PEST truncation knockin models gain-of-function bone disease, and receptor-specific humanization supports paralog-selective antibodies. Notch1 overlaps in liver and B cell compartments, making Notch1 and Notch2 compound alleles necessary for full penetrance.
A conventional Notch2 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 Notch2 Knockout mouse models are available?
ingenious targeting laboratory offers 1 distinct Notch2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notch2-KO | Knockout | KO/CKO mice | embryo cryopreservation | KO 205012 | 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 Notch2 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 Notch2 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 Notch2 Knockout mouse models are available?
When Notch2 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 Notch2 knockout embryonic lethal in mice?
It depends on background and allele design. Some Notch2 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 Notch2 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 Notch2?
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.