Genetic and behavioral differences among five inbred mouse strains commonly used in the production of transgenic and knockout mice

Bothe, G. W. M.; Bolivar, V. J.; Vedder, M. J.; Geistfeld, J. G.

doi:10.1111/j.1601-183x.2004.00064.x

Genetic and behavioral differences among five inbred mouse strains commonly used in the production of transgenic and knockout mice

Five strains of mice commonly used in transgenic and knockout production were compared with regard to genetic background and behavior. These strains were: C57BL/6J, C57BL/6NTac, 129P3/J (formerly 129/J), 129S6/SvEvTac (formerly 129/SvEvTac) and FVB/NTac. Genotypes for 342 microsatellite markers a…