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Phenotypes associated with this allele
Allele Symbol
Allele Name
Allele ID
lgh
long hair
MGI:1856933
Summary 1 genotype
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hm1
lgh/lgh A/J-lgh/J MGI:3799364


Genotype
MGI:3799364
hm1
Allelic
Composition
lgh/lgh
Genetic
Background
A/J-lgh/J
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Mouse lines carrying:
lgh mutation (0 available); any lgh mutation (1 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
reproductive system
N
• homozygotes are viable and fertile

integument
• while the coat is normal on the head, feet, and tail, there is an absence of zig zag hairs in the underfur of the body leaving predominantly guard hairs
• homozygotes can not be identified until the first hair moult at 5 weeks of age
• skin lesions are frequently observed in homozygotes





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last database update
05/14/2024
MGI 6.23
The Jackson Laboratory