Off-the-shelf Mouse Models
Off-the-Shelf Mouse Models
Ready-to-use Immune Checkpoint, Cre, Cytokine and Immunodeficient Mouse Models AAALAC and worldwide shipping
Applied StemCell, a long-standing leader in custom mouse model engineering, also offers 2,000+ “off-shelf” proprietary, genetically engineered mouse models (GEMM) that are research-ready and can be directly used in gene function, drug screening, and human disease research.
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FAQs
How do I purchase mice?
At this time, the purchase of off-the-shelf mouse models is by inquiry. Please inquire for details.
Is licensing required?
Licensing is required for bio-pharma companies for the breeding and use of off-the-shelf genetically modified mice. Please inquire for details.
How many mice are included with licensing?
The licensing will include shipment of 5 mice, with at least one breeding pair. Please inquire for details.
How do you ship the live mice?
We ship using an international SPF overnight delivery service such as Validated Delivery Solutions and World Courier.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, we ship internationally to most countries. Please inquire for specific countries.
Can I purchase mice without licensing?
Yes. You can purchase mice without licensing. Please inquire for details.
What does “sperm cryopreservation” in the status of mice mean?
Mouse models under sperm cryopreservation have sperms frozen from F0 mice of the model. Recovery of the mice and confirmation for germline transmission is an estimated 2-3 months in addition to regular processing time.
What does the term “embryo cryopreserved” in the status indicate?
This term indicates the cryopreservation of embryos from F1 germline transmitted mice. The estimated shipping time for live mice re-derived from the embryos is 2-3 months in addition to regular processing time.
What is the lead time from ordering to shipping mice?
It takes 4 weeks to process the paperwork and ship the mice. Please account for the lead time when planning your studies.
I cannot accept live mice in my facility. Can you ship embryos?
Yes. We can ship the embryos of the mouse models in liquid nitrogen (LN2) tanks. The shipment for embryos is $5,000. The shipping company will also be responsible for picking up the empty LN2 tanks.
What are the animal welfare accreditations and the animal health status for your organization?
The mouse models are engineered, bred, and housed in an Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) International-accredited, Specific Pathogen-Free (SPF) facility. We also adhere strictly to the regulations of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). The IACUC supervises and approves all of our animal care and use plans and activities.
Do you provide extra pathogen testing in addition to that provided under the SPF reports?
Yes. We can test for extra pathogens as a custom fee-for-service. Please inquire for details.
Can you ship mice to CRO companies?
Yes. We can ship mice to the end-user’s CRO company.