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Record 1 2006-05-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
  • Immunology
DEF

A hairless mouse with a mutant gene on chromosome 1, characterized by congenital absence of the thymus, reduction in number of T cells, inability to reject allogeneic or xenogeneic skin grafts, a deficient supply of immunoglobulins, antinuclear autoantibody, and glomerulonephritis. Such mice have proved a valuable tool for investigating the role of the thymus in the development of immune responses.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
  • Immunologie
DEF

Souche mutante de souris dénuées de pelage (d'où leur nom) et présentant en outre une absence congénitale de thymus.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Genética
  • Inmunología
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