Design of the BRGSF-A2-HIS mouse
The BRGSF-A2 model is generated by inserting a human leukocyte antigen serotype A2 (HLA-A2) class I transgene in the genome of BRGSF (Balb/c Rag2tm1Fwa IL2rγtm1Cgn SirpαNOD Flk2tm1Irl) mice. These mice are subsequently used as recipients to reconstitute a functional human immune system (HIS) to create BRGSF-A2-HIS mouse models.
Applications
The presence of HLA molecules on BRGSF-A2-HIS thymic epithelial cells hinders T cell cross-reactivity, making this model an invaluable tool to study:
- Human cytotoxic T lymphocyte responses against human infectious diseases and malignancies
- Preclinical efficacy of immunotherapies
- Mechanisms regulating the expression of senescence biomarkers