Snca Conditional Knockout mouse models
Alpha-synuclein, encoded by mouse Snca and orthologous to human SNCA, is a 140 residue intrinsically disordered presynaptic protein with an amphipathic N-terminal region of imperfect KTKEGV repeats that folds into a helix on acidic membranes, a hydrophobic NAC segment driving amyloid assembly, and an acidic C-terminal tail mediating calcium and chaperone interactions. Physiologically it chaperones SNARE complex assembly through VAMP2 binding and modulates synaptic vesicle clustering; pathologically it forms Lewy body fibrils and propagates in a prion-like manner. Dominant missense alleles A53T, A30P, and E46K plus SNCA locus duplication and triplication cause Parkinson disease, establishing dosage as a driver. Critically, mouse Snca natively encodes threonine at position 53, so humanized knockin alleles are the correct choice for aggregation and antibody studies rather than relying on murine sequence. Redundancy with Sncb and Sncg is real, so pair conditional nulls with compound alleles when synaptic function is the endpoint.
Tissue restricted knockout of Snca keeps wild type function everywhere else. Breeding is often more robust, and the setup mirrors patient biology where mutations arise in a subset of cells.
What Snca Conditional Knockout mouse models are available?
ingenious targeting laboratory offers 1 distinct Snca conditional 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snca-Flox | Conditional Knockout | KO/CKO mice, disease model mice | sperm cryopreservation | CKO 231293 | Inquire |
Why this approach
Conditional knockout focuses the experiment on your target tissue while the rest of the animal keeps a wild type allele. That pattern mirrors somatic mutation in patients and avoids systemic compensation that can erase subtle phenotypes. It is often preferred when a germline null is lethal, weak, or confounded by developmental rescue.
Pricing and quotes
The Snca Conditional 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 Snca 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 Snca Conditional Knockout mouse models are available?
When Snca Conditional 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 Snca knockout embryonic lethal in mice?
It depends on background and allele design. Some Snca 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 Snca 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 Snca?
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.