NOD SCID mouse (JAX™), NOD.CB17-Prkdcscid/J
Nomenclature: NOD.CB17-Prkdcscid/J
Type: Immunodeficient, Inbred
Origin: Spontaneous mutation congenic on a NOD/ShiLtJ. Mice are homozygous for the scid mutation (Prkdcscid) commonly (referred to as scid). Mutation occurs in the gene encoding the catalytic sub-unit of DNA activated protein kinase (Prkdc). To Charles River Laboratories France from The Jackson Laboratory in March 2003.
See Charles River webpage with resources about immunodeficient models: Immunodeficient Mice and Rats
Coat color: Albino
Strain code: 634
Ideal for: Tumor biology and xenograft research
JAX™ Stock No: 001303
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Bred in: France
Health reports: Using strain nomenclature find the strain at links below
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