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Long term breeding of the Lmna G609G progeric mouse: Characterization of homozygous and heterozygous models.
Experimental gerontology - 1 Feb 2020
Zaghini Anna, Sarli Giuseppe, Barboni Catia, Sanapo Mara, Pellegrino Valeria, Diana Alessia, Linta Nikolina, Rambaldi Julie, D'Apice Maria Rosaria, Murdocca Michela, Baleani Massimiliano, Baruffaldi Fabio, Fognani Roberta, Mecca Rosaria, Festa Anna, Papparella Serenella, Paciello Orlando, Prisco Francesco, Capanni Cristina, Loi Manuela, Schena Elisa, Lattanzi Giovanna, Squarzoni Stefano
Abstract excerpt
The transgenic LmnaG609G progeric mouse represents an outstanding animal model for studying the human Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS) caused by a mutation in the LMNA gene, coding for the nuclear envelope protein Lamin A/C, and, as an important, more general scope, for studying the complex process governing physiological aging in humans. Here we give a comprehensive description of the peculiarities...
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