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Genetic Testing Services: Background Strain Characterization
Genetically-defined rodent strains with stable, identifiable phenotypes
require periodic genetic characterization to ensure strain/line purity prior to
extensive research or breeding programs.
- Microsatellite analysis is used for background strain characterization and
estimating genetic variation/drift among individuals. Microsatellite analysis
of specific locations on each chromosome is used to evaluate genomic
polymorphism. Our PCR-based method scans the X chromosome and all 19 autosomes
of the mouse genome at approximately 15 cM intervals.
- Strain characterization is now available for more than a dozen inbred
strains, plus common 129 substrains.
- Rat and zebrafish microsatellite panels with complete genome coverage are
also available.
For information regarding available testing and pricing, please view our products
and services catalog.
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