Table 1.
Mouse models for in vivo and neuronal culture studies
| Mice | Genotype (color representation) | Objective |
|---|---|---|
| Control | PS1fl/fl; PS2−/− | Investigate γ-secretase-dependent effects in vivo |
| PS cDKO | Cre; PS1fl/fl; PS2−/− | |
| PS cDKO; hPS1 | Cre; PS1fl/fl; PS2−/−; hPS1 | |
| PS cDKO; D257A | Cre; PS1fl/fl; PS2−/−; hPS1D257A | |
| Control | PS1+/+ | Investigate γ-secretase-independent effects in vivo |
| PS1 ΔE10 | PS1ΔE10 /ΔE10 | |
| Control | PS1+/+ or PS1+/− | Study the mechanisms of γ-secretase-dependent and -independent effects in vitro |
| PS1−/− | PS1−/− | |
| PS1−/−; hPS1 | PS1−/−; hPS1 | |
| PS1−/−; D257A | PS1−/−; hPS1D257A | |
| PS1 ΔE10 | PS1ΔE10 /ΔE10 |