Immunodeficient Rodents: A Guide to Their Immunobiology, Husbandry, and Use [Hardcover]

National Research Council (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1989 | ISBN-10: 0309037964 | ISBN-13: 978-0309037969 | Edition: 1

This volume is an indispensable reference on the nature of immune defects in rodents and the special techniques necessary to maintain and breed them. The authors describe 64 inbred, hybrid, and mutant strains of rodents, each with some immune defect; explain mechanisms for ensuring genetic purity; and provide a standardized nomenclature for different varieties. Subsequent sections summarize and provide references on the genetics, pathophysiology, husbandry, and reproduction of each of the various strains, as well as sound advice on planning for the selection, transportation, housing, and maintenance of these animals.

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Book Description

This volume is an indispensable reference on the nature of immune defects in rodents and the special techniques necessary to maintain and breed them. The authors describe 64 inbred, hybrid, and mutant strains of rodents, each with some immune defect; explain mechanisms for ensuring genetic purity; and provide a standardized nomenclature for different varieties. Subsequent sections summarize and provide references on the genetics, pathophysiology, husbandry, and reproduction of each of the various strains as well as sound advice on planning for the selection, transportation, housing, and maintenance of these animals. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Committee on Immunologically Compromised Rodents, Institute of Laboratory Animal Resources, Commission on Life Sciences, National Research Council

Product Details

• Hardcover: 260 pages
• Publisher: Natl Academy Pr; 1 edition (October 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0309037964
• ISBN-13: 978-0309037969
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,229,237 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)