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NBRP Rat No: 0379
Strain name: HER/Wkmt
Commmon Name: HER, Hotaka Epileptic Rat
Rat Genome Database
Principal Investigator:
Kaori WakamatsuFaculty of Engineering, Gunma University
Preservation Status:
Coat Color
albino (c)
Inbred Generations
F21+18 (April 2012)
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Usage Restrictions
The users must join a HER model cooperative research association, and obey various regulations stipulated in the rules of the association.
They must also comply with the decisions made by the facilitator.
Genetic Status
Comercial Availability
Research Category
Gene Affected
Origin
Strain characteristics
Status epilepticus. Seizure is most prominent at 12-24 weeks of age.
key words: epilepsy
Breeding Conditions
Weaning should be finished before the onset of seizures. Seizures affect breeding and maternal care.
Genotyping
References
Unpublished.
Additional strain information (Japanese only)