Primary Identifier | MGI:3044381 | Allele Type | QTL |
Gene | Ath6 | Strain of Origin | C57BLKS/J |
Is Recombinase | false | Is Wild Type | false |
description | Congenic animals carrying C57BLKS/J-derived DNA at Ath6 (chromosome 12) on a C57BL/6J genetic background display significantly larger lesions on an atherogenic diet compared to background strain C57BL/6J. |
molecularNote | This allele confers susceptibility to atherosclerosis compared to C57BL/6J. |