The mouse as a model for human biology: a resource guide for complex trait analysis.

Authors

L L. PetersFollow
R F. RobledoFollow
C J. BultFollow
G A. ChurchillFollow
B J. PaigenFollow
K L. Svenson

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2007

Keywords

Databases-Genetic, Genomics, Humans, Mice-Inbred-Strains, Mice-Mutant-Strains, Models-Genetic, Mutagenesis

First Page

58

Last Page

69

JAX Source

Nat Rev Genet 2007 Jan; 8(1):58-69.

Abstract

The mouse has been a powerful force in elucidating the genetic basis of human physiology and pathophysiology. From its beginnings as the model organism for cancer research and transplantation biology to the present, when dissection of the genetic basis of complex disease is at the forefront of genomics research, an enormous and remarkable mouse resource infrastructure has accumulated. This review summarizes those resources and provides practical guidelines for their use, particularly in the analysis of quantitative traits.

Recommended Citation

Peters LL, Robledo RF, Bult CJ, Churchill GA, Paigen BJ, Svenson KL. The mouse as a model for human biology: a resource guide for complex trait analysis. Nat Rev Genet 2007 Jan; 8(1):58-69.