Rat traps: Filling the toolbox for manipulating the rat genome

Ruben van Boxtel, Edwin Cuppen

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Abstract

The laboratory rat is rapidly gaining momentum as a mammalian genetic model organism. Although traditional forward genetic approaches are well established, recent technological developments have enabled efficient gene targeting and mutant generation. Here we outline the current status, possibilities and application of these techniques in the rat.

Original languageEnglish
Article number217
JournalGenome Biology
Volume11
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 29 Sept 2010
Externally publishedYes

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