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Strain: CWS

Symbol: CWS
Strain: CWS
RGD ID: 68020
Citation ID: RRID:RGD_68020
Ontology ID: RS:0000189
Type: inbred
Available Source: Not Available
Description: R Shoji from a cross of an outbred Jcl:SD rat with spontaneous cataract and WKAH inbred rats. Subsequent brother x sister mating with selecting for cataract resulted in all offspring from the 3rd. generation developing cataract accompanied by microphthalmia which can be observed from the day that the eyes open.
Genetic Markers: A,B,c,h.
Coat Color: CWS
Inbred Generations: F55 (Idr 1991)
Last Known Status: Unknown






References

References - curated
# Reference Title Reference Citation
1. Inbred Strains Festing, MFW, Inbred Strains, The Laboratory Rat, 1979, Baker HK, Lindsey JR, Weisbroth SH, 55-72, Academic Press
2. Rat Strain List M. Festing Rat Strain List
3. RGD Strain RSO annotation pipeline RGD Automated Pipelines

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Additional Information

RGD Curation Notes
Note Type Note Reference
strain_characteristics Examination with a slit-lamp microscope shows an adhesion abnormality of the iris on the outsideof the lens in abnormal eyes. The character is caused by a single authsomal recessive genedesignated cms (cataract, microphthalmia and posterior synechia) (Shoji et al 1988). 1004
strain_characteristics Examination with a slit-lamp microscope shows an adhesion abnormality of the iris on the outsideof the lens in abnormal eyes. The character is caused by a single authsomal recessive genedesignated cms (cataract, microphthalmia and posterior synechia) (Shoji et al 1988). 634612