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    GlossaryC3H/HeJ mouse model

    specific lab mice used to study immune responses and alopecia

    The C3H/HeJ mouse model is a specific strain of laboratory mice that is commonly used in scientific research. These mice have a genetic mutation that makes them resistant to certain bacterial infections, making them valuable for studying immune system responses and diseases like alopecia (hair loss). Researchers use this model to better understand how genetics and the immune system interact in various conditions.

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