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Determination of the rdw rat genotype by polymerase chain reaction with allele-specific primer (PCR-ASP).
Experimental animals - 1 Apr 2004
Masaki Tamotsu, Takamatsu Ken, Umezu Motoaki
Abstract excerpt
The rat carrying the rdw mutation (rdw rat) is a dwarf mutant with hypothyroidism that is caused by a single G to C transversion in the thyroglobulin gene. Therefore, the development of a simple method for molecular-based genotyping of this mutation has been problematic. We have developed a rapid and simple genotyping method that provides identification of both the rdw and wild-type allele. This polymerase chain...
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