title: A method for preparing chromosomes from peripheral blood in the mouse.
abstract: We have developed a simple, reproducible microtechnique for obtaining metaphase chromosomes from peripheral blood of live mice. The method has been successful with mice of several different genetic backgrounds and has been repeated in three other laboratories.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001773:Blood Cells / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D002478:Cells, Cultured; D002875:Chromosomes; D003470:Culture Media; D005260:Female; D005821:Genetic Techniques; D037102:Lectins / Q000494:pharmacology; D008297:Male; D051379:Mice; D008810:Mice, Inbred C57BL; D008815:Mice, Inbred Strains; D008938:Mitosis / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D003470:Culture Media; D037102:Lectins