Human Alpha Synuclein E46K Rat

Principal Investigator: 

Chenjian Li

Name: NTac:SD-Tg(SNCA*E46K)70CJLi

Strain: 10679

Modification: Transgenic

Description: These rats contain a human SNCA gene with the E46K mutation, which is liked to familial Parkinson's Disease. Rats demonstrate accumulation and aggregation of α-synuclein in nigral dopamine neurons, decreased dopamine metabolites in the striatum, and oxidative stress – characteristic of early-stage PD.

Application: Basic research and drug development for Parkinson’s Disease. 

Availability: Available from Taconic with license from WCM.

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Iris Bica

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