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Phenotypes associated with this allele
Allele Symbol
Allele Name
Allele ID
fsq
flying squirrel
MGI:3772851
Summary 1 genotype
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hm1
fsq/fsq KK(Cg)-fsq/J MGI:3803327


Genotype
MGI:3803327
hm1
Allelic
Composition
fsq/fsq
Genetic
Background
KK(Cg)-fsq/J
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Mouse lines carrying:
fsq mutation (1 available); any fsq mutation (1 available)
phenotype observed in females
phenotype observed in males
N normal phenotype
muscle
N
• muscle lesions are not found
• by about 2 months of age the body is stiff overall, in both limbs and trunk, especially on the ventral side of the body

behavior/neurological
• take on a rigid spread out posture when picked up and sometimes clasp their legs inward
• older homozygotes are unable to right themselves and their entire body seems rigid
• walk with a slight stagger

reproductive system

nervous system
• increased incidence of hydroencephaly

vision/eye
• suture cataracts at 2 months of age





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last database update
11/12/2024
MGI 6.24
The Jackson Laboratory