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Mice genotyping using buccal swab samples: an improved method.
Biochemical genetics - 1 Apr 2008
Mitrecić Dinko, Mavrić Sandra, Branica Bozica Vrabec, Gajović Srećko
Abstract excerpt
Routine methods used to genotype mice involve isolation of DNA from partially amputated neonate's tail, toe, or ear. The inevitable drawbacks of such techniques are the animal's pain response and the increased time and funds required for DNA purification. In order to implement a noninvasive and simple protocol for mouse DNA isolation, we have improved the method based on samples collected by swabbing of the inner...
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