Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity Research Tools and Online Resources

The most comprehensive source of genotypic and phenotypic data on JAX® Mice strains
Detailed information on more than 200 JAX® Mice models for diabetes and obesity
Offers capability to search for mouse models of disease using human OMIM terms

Houses baseline phenotypic and genotypic data on commonly used and genetically diverse inbred mouse strains
Includes baseline phenotypes for normal and diet-induced changes in plasma phospholipids, lipids, lipoprotein, glucose, and hormone levels, body weight, body composition, bone mineral density, and susceptibility to disease
Phenotypes characterized by strain and sex
Raw data can be downloaded, manipulated, and analyzed with database tools
Fully integrated with the Mouse Genome Informatics (MGI) database

Provides integrated access to data on the genetics, genomics, and biology of the laboratory mouse
Captures data on mutant genotypes and phenotypes of all types, including spontaneous, chemically- and radiation-induced, and other genetically engineered mutations (transgenic, targeted, conditional, etc.)
Offers cross species comparisons

Factors to consider when choosing models and tips for maintaining obese mice.

Provides phenotypic data and resources on mouse models of diabetes complications
Primary goal is to construct animal models for studying diabetes-complication pathologies, with an emphasis on etiology, prevention, and treatment
Consists of eight Mouse Engineering and Phenotyping units from different institutions and one Coordinating and Bioinformatics unit
Members are scientists who have expertise in mouse genetic engineering technologies, organ pathologies, genomic technologies, and diabetic complications