PCR-based microsatellite analysis for differentiation and genetic monitoring of nine inbred SENCAR mouse strains

F. Benavides, E. Glasscock, L. G. Coghlan, M. C. Stern, D. A. Weiss, C. J. Conti

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Abstract

Sixteen DNA microsatellites or simple sequence length polymorphisms (SSLPs), generated by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) were selected for use in the genetic quality control of the nine inbred SENCAR strains currently available. The SENCAR strains constitute a powerful tool for mechanistic studies of multi-stage skin carcinogenesis, as well as for studies to understand the underlying genetic basis of resistance to tumour promotion and progression. SSLP analysis is a fast and economical way for detecting genetic contamination (unexpected outcrosses) among these closely-related albino strains, where standard immunological and biochemical markers have been shown to be insufficient.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)157-162
Number of pages6
JournalLaboratory Animals
Volume35
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1 2001

Keywords

  • Genetic monitoring
  • Inbred mice
  • Microsatellites
  • SENCAR mice

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Animal Science and Zoology
  • General Veterinary

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