Relb Knockout mouse models
Non-canonical NF-kappaB signaling runs through Relb, the mouse ortholog of RELB, whose product pairs almost exclusively with p52 generated by NIK and IKK alpha dependent processing of the NFKB2 p100 precursor, a slow, protein-synthesis-dependent arm activated by lymphotoxin beta receptor, CD40, BAFF receptor and RANK rather than by TNF. RELB and p52 dimers drive lymphoid organogenesis, follicular and conventional dendritic cell maturation, and thymic medullary epithelial development including Aire expression, and RELB also forms inhibited complexes with p100 that sequester it until processing occurs. Constitutive nulls are viable but develop multiorgan inflammation, splenomegaly and disorganized secondary lymphoid architecture, so conditional alleles are chiefly useful for separating stromal from hematopoietic contributions. Because p100 acts as an inhibitor as well as a precursor, pair Relb alleles with Nfkb2 processing-dead knockins when the endpoint is pathway logic rather than simple loss of the transactivator.
Global Relb deletion answers broad mechanism questions quickly. If timing or site matters, conditional alleles are a natural next step after the null is characterized.
What Relb Knockout mouse models are available?
ingenious targeting laboratory offers 1 distinct Relb 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relb-KO | Knockout | KO/CKO mice, disease model mice | embryo cryopreservation | KO 201331 | 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 Relb 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 Relb 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 Relb Knockout mouse models are available?
When Relb 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 Relb knockout embryonic lethal in mice?
It depends on background and allele design. Some Relb 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 Relb 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 Relb?
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.