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The effect of genetic background on behavioral manifestation of Grid2(Lc) mutation.
Behavioural brain research - 1 Sept 2014
Cendelin Jan, Tuma Jan, Korelusova Ivana, Vozeh Frantisek
Abstract excerpt
Mutant mice are commonly used models of hereditary diseases. Nevertheless, these mice have phenotypic traits of the original strain, which could interfere with the manifestation of the mutation of interest. Lurcher mice represent a model of olivocerebellar degeneration, which is caused by the Grid2(Lc) mutation. Lurchers show ataxia and various cognitive and behavioral abnormalities. The most commonly used...
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