SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Biotech / Medical : Biotech Lock-Up Expiration Hell Portfolio -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?


To: zeta1961 who wrote (970)5/18/2004 12:05:19 PM
From: Jibacoa  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1005
 
As I understand, the "nude mice" lack a thymus and can't produce mature T lymphocytes so they are unable to mount most types of immune responses.

They get their name because they have no hair. They are unable to reject allografts or even xenografts.

Bernard