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Mice, Inbred C57BL  

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Definition

  • One of the first INBRED MOUSE STRAINS to be sequenced. This strain is commonly used as genetic background for transgenic mouse models. Refractory to many tumors, this strain is also preferred model for studying role of genetic variations in development of diseases.

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  • Mice, C57BL
  • Mouse, C57BL
  • Mouse, Inbred C57BL

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