Source of Mice: Jackson Laboratory
Age (wks): Age at shipping - 5-19 weeks of age
Test Facility: Pennsylvania State University, Animal Resource Program housing facility, Health and Human Development building
Feed: LabDiet 5053 (Lab Diet, St. Louis, MO) ad libitum
Water: ad libitum
Bedding: Bed-o'Cobs 1/4″ bedding (Andersons Lab Bedding, Maurnee, OH)
Cage Density: 2-4
Cage Enrichment: nestlet
Light / Dark Cycle: 12 h light/dark cycle (testing occurred between 8 AM - 6 PM, during light phase)
Health Status and Monitoring: all mice healthy; sentinel mice health tested frequently
Care and Use Statement: All procedures were conducted in accordance with the NIH Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and approved by Penn State University.
Subject Identification: Tail marking, ear punching