About the MMHCC Repository

The Repository

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The Mouse Models of Human Cancers Consortium (MMHCC) Repository is an NCI-funded resource for mouse cancer models and associated strains. The repository makes strains available to all members of the scientific community (academic, non-profit, and commercial). MMHCC Repository strains are maintained as live colonies or cryoarchived as frozen embryos, depending on demand. Up to three breeder pairs may be ordered from live colonies. Cryoarchived strains are supplied as frozen embryos or recovery of live mice by the MMHCC Repository may be requested.

For a complete list of available strains, click here.

Researchers are encouraged to submit their cancer models to the MMHCC Repository for archiving and distribution. Submission requests are reviewed and evaluated by the MMHCC Repository Committee.

Distribution Conditions

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Strains may not be transferred to third parties.  The donating institution sets the distribution terms for each strain by designating a "Release Category" in an incoming Material Transfer Agreement (MTA).

Release Categories

• Category A: No restrictions on use.
• Category B: Recipient must sign an agreement with donor institution for commercial use.
• Category C: Not for commercial use.
• Category D: Mouse stocks involve DuPont's CreLox or OncoMouse technology and require agreements between the recipient and DuPont for commercial use and/or transfer to thrid parties.

Material Transfer Agreement

Distribution of live mice and frozen embryos stocks through the MMHCC Repository is governed by Material Transfer Agreements (MTA). An outgoing MTA, signed by the recipient's institution, is required for all strains.