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Phenotypes associated with this allele
Allele Symbol
Allele Name
Allele ID
tp
taupe
MGI:1856214
Summary 1 genotype
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hm1
tp/tp involves: C57BL/10Sn MGI:3640332


Genotype
MGI:3640332
hm1
Allelic
Composition
tp/tp
Genetic
Background
involves: C57BL/10Sn
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Mouse lines carrying:
tp mutation (2 available); any tp mutation (3 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
mortality/aging
• most pups are born dead

growth/size/body

reproductive system
• many pups are retained and resorbed
• fetuses of homozygous females are small

pigmentation
• slate gray coat is lighter on belly with distinct yellow margins

endocrine/exocrine glands
• females lack nipple development therefore cannot rear their young
• however, mammary duct and alveoli development is normal
• most or all nipples are difficult to detect

integument
• females lack nipple development therefore cannot rear their young
• however, mammary duct and alveoli development is normal
• most or all nipples are difficult to detect
• slate gray coat is lighter on belly with distinct yellow margins





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last database update
04/23/2024
MGI 6.23
The Jackson Laboratory