Resource Report

URL: http://stkctr.biol.sc.edu/

Proper Citation: Peromyscus Genetic Stock Center (RRID:SCR_002769)

Description: The deer mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus) and congeneric species are the most common native North American mammal. Laboratory stock of both wild-type and genetically variant Peromyscus are used for investigations in which laboratory-based studies can be interfaced with those of natural populations. The major function of the Stock Center is to provide genetically characterized types of Peromyscus in limited quantities to scientific investigators. It provides a reliable source of genetically defined and virus-free animals and related materials to the scientific and educational communities. The center currently keeps nine species and more than 27 distinctive mutant and other genetically defined stocks. Included among the species maintained are P. californicus, P. leucopus, P. eremicus, P. aztecus, P. melanophrys as well as two subspecies each of P. maniculatus and P. polionotus and three inbred lines of P. leucopus. Among the mutant stocks are 17 with altered coat phenotypes, 3 with neurological symptoms, and 6 others with developmental/physiological effects. One of these is a line deficient in alcohol dehydrogenase that has been widely used in studies of alcohol metabolism. The stock center also supplies biological materials, including fresh, frozen, and preserved tissues; molecular probes, and libraries. The center functions as a clearinghouse for information regarding this genus by sponsoring an Internet database and the semi-annual Peromyscus Newsletter. The center maintains a collection of over 3,000 Peromyscus-related reprints of published articles, books, and journals-photocopies of which are available upon request. Continuation of the center is dependent upon significant external utilization, therefore potential users are encouraged to take advantage of this resource. Sufficient animals of the mutant types generally can be provided to initiate a breeding stock. Some what larger numbers, up to about 50 animals, can be provided from the wild-type stocks. A user fee of $25.00 per wild-type animal and $33.00 per mutant or other special types is charged. The user assumes the cost of air shipment. Animals lost in transit are replaced without charge. Tissues, blood, skins, etc. can also be supplied at a modest fee. Arrangements for special orders will be negotiated. :Sponsors: The peromyscus genetic stock center is supported by the University of South Carolina, :a grant from the Special Projects Program of the National Science Foundation and a P40 grant ( grant number: P40 RR014279) from the National Institutes of Health. physiological, Developmental, Biological, Animal,

Synonyms: Peromyscus Genetic Stock Center

Resource Type: biomaterial supply resource, material resource, organism supplier

Keywords: ecosystem, animal, biological, blood, congeneric, deer mouse, developmental, mammal, maniculatus, mouse, nearctic, peromyscus, physiological, rat, skin, specie, terrestrial, tissue