BALB/cByJ mouse (JAX™), BALB/cByJ
Nomenclature: BALB/cByJ
Type: Inbred mice
Origin: The BALB/cBy mouse was developed by D.W. Bailey in 1962 from a BALB/cAnN strain that had been selected by MacDowell in 1922 from the outbred “Bagg Albino” strain. It was introduced into Charles River Laboratories France in May 1982 at its F156 generation, in the form of a few PIPS (Pedigreed and Identified Pairs) from The Jackson Laboratory. Replacement of the PES in 1987 and 2004.
Coat color: Albino
Strain code: 627
Ideal for: Oncology, immunology, inflammation, autoimmunity, neurobiology
JAX™ Stock No: 001026
More information about the strain:
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Bred in: France
Health reports: Using strain nomenclature find the strain at links below
Note: We also offer BALB/cByJ Mice with a SOPF health profile.
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