Acclimation & testing periods
Vendor Mice were obtained at 5-6 wks of age from The Jackson Laboratory JAX® (Bar Harbor, ME) Acclimation3 wks in conventional, non-barrier facility at Oregon Health and Science University, Portland Oregon, USA Ages9-11 wks FeedPurina 5001 bought locally; ad libitum WaterTap; ad libitum Housing3 mice per cage (polycarbonate or polysulfone cage) Bedding1/4" Bed-o-cob Photoperiod12 h light (on from 0600 to 1800), 12 h dark Temperature22 ± 1.0°C Health statusMice were reported in excellent health