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Origin:
CRISPR/Cas9 system was used to introduce a mutation in the Fmr1 gene of Crl:LE rat embryos. The resulting mutation is a 2-bp insertion in exon 8 of the Fmr1 gene.
Coat Color:
Albino/black hooded
Last Known Status:
Live Animals; Cryopreserved Sperm (as of 2021-11-03)