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Strain: SimTac:LE

Symbol: SimTac:LE
Strain: SimTac:LE
RGD ID: 1566430
Citation ID: RRID:RGD_1566430
Ontology ID: RS:0001346
Also Known As: SimTac:LE
Type: outbred
Available Source: Taconic
Description: Taconic Long Evans rats originated with Drs. Long and Evans in 1915 by a cross of several Wistar Institute white females with a wild grey male. Rederived in 1975 by Simonsen Laboratories from stock obtained from the University of California at Berkeley in 1949. Derived by Taconic in August 1998. Like all Taconic outbred rats, a monogamous mating system is used to maximize the heterozygosity of the stock.
Genetic Markers: Non-agouti
Coat Color: Hooded
Last Known Status: Unknown






References

References - curated
# Reference Title Reference Citation
1. Personal Communication with Taconic Personal Communication with Taconic
2. RGD Strain RSO annotation pipeline RGD Automated Pipelines

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Additional Information

RGD Curation Notes
Note Type Note Reference
strain_characteristics Reported higher resistance to respiratory problems than outbred albino rats. 1559308
strain_other Model for neurological, toxicological and ophthalmologic studies. 1559308
strain_other Requires extended use of inhalant anesthetics so preferred for surgical procedures. 1559308
strain_reproduction Good reproductive performance. 1559308