NOD SCID (JAX)

Nomenclature: NOD.CB17-Prkdc^scid/J

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.

Coat color: Albino

Strain code: 634

Ideal for: Tumor biology and xenograft research

Note: Only The Jackson Laboratory and Charles River in Europe and Japan maintain colonies of JAX™ Mice strains which are derived from pedigreed mice from The Jackson Laboratory and are re-infused routinely with pedigreed mice to stabilise the genetic integrity and phenotype of these strains.

JAX™ is a trademark of The Jackson Laboratory registered in the United States. All rights reserved.

Charles River Laboratories is the official distributor of JAX mice in Europe. Click and read more.

Bred in: France

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

• animals health reports bred in Charles River France

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