Progressive depigmentation of the coat of C3H mice after neonatal thymectomy

Ortonne, J.P.; Salomon, J.C.; Thivolet, J.; Ortonne, J.P; Salomon, J.C; Thivolet, J

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Progressive depigmentation of the coat of C3H mice after neonatal thymectomy

Ortonne, J.P.; Salomon, J.C.; Thivolet, J.

Acta Dermato-Venereologica 58(6): 535-537

1978

ISSN/ISBN: 0001-5555

PMID: 83079

Document Number: 124994

Progressive depigmentation of the coat has been observed in C3H mice thymectomized at birth and reared in a germ-free environment. The origin of the pigmentary anomalies is discussed. It is probable that a causative relationship exists between thymectomy and the acquired depigmentation observed.