Fox Chase SCID® mouse ,CB17/Icr-Prkdcscid/IcrIcoCr

Nomenclature: CB17/Icr-Prkdc^scid/IcrIcoCr

Origin: SCID mice possess a genetic autosomal recessive mutation (scid). Discovered in 1980 by Bosma in C.B-17/Icr mice at Fox Chase Cancer Center. SCID mice show a severe combined immunodeficiency affecting both B and T lymphocytes. They have normal NK cells, macrophages, and granulocytes. To Charles River in 1991 from an Iffa Credo foundation colony.

Coat color: White (albino)

Strain code: 236

Ideal for: Tumor biology and xenograft research

Bred in: Germany, France, United Kingdom

Health reports: Using strain nomenclature find the strain at links below

• animals health reports bred in Charles River Germany
• animals health reports bred in Charles River France
• animals health reports bred in Charles River UK

*Images courtesy of Charles River