ORIGIN
From mating #344 of rats purchased from a local breeder (Fischer). Colony originated by M.R. Curtis, Columbia University Institute for Cancer Research, in 1920. Dunning at Columbia inbred to form the strain starting in 1920. Dunning to Charles River in 1960 at F68.
STRAIN CODE 002
COAT COLOR White (albino)
RESEARCH APPLICATION
general multipurpose model, aging, safety and efficacy testing, surgical model, oncology, nutrition
MHC HAPLOTYPE RT1lv
ORDERING INFORMATION
Please call 1.800.561.4975 if you would like to place an order.
For additional information about Fischer (CDF®) rats, contact us at 1.877.CRIVER.1 or askcharlesriver@crl.com.