The National BioResource Project for the Rat in Japan

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NBRP Rat No: 0461
Strain name: F344-Kuru1/Kyo
Commmon Name: Kuru1, Kyo1131
Principal Investigator:
Tomoji Mashimo The University of Tokyo, The Institute of Medical Science
Preservation Status:
Coat Color
albino (c)
Inbred Generations
Usage Restrictions
The recipient of BIOLOGICAL RESOURCE shall obtain a prior written consent on use of it from the DEPOSITOR.
For a commercial use of this resource, a new contract must be concluded between the depositor and the recipient.
Genetic Status
Comercial Availability
Research Category
Gene Affected
Origin
A mutant rat showing circling phenotype was found in the G1 rats produced by ENU mutagenesis (phenotype-driven).
Strain characteristics
Circling behavior.
Breeding Conditions
Good breeding performance. Maintained in heterozygous condition by backcrossing onto F344/NSlc.
Genotyping
Determined by phenotype.
References
Additional strain information (Japanese only)