Species at the NPRCs
Nonhuman primates (NHPs) and humans have a high degree of biological similarity in their anatomy, development, immunology, neurology and reproduction. The animals provide researchers with irreplaceable opportunities to understand, treat, prevent and even cure human diseases and disorders.
The NPRCs maintain colonies of Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) animals, many of which are MHC-typed and genetically characterized. The basic first level SPF rhesus macaques are antibody and/or virus negative for herpes B virus (McHV1), simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV), Type D simian retrovirus (SRV) and simian T-lymphotropic virus (STLV-1).
Some of the centers also maintain expanded SPF colonies that are free of other specific viral agents in addition to the four listed above. These animals are critical for AIDS and other infectious disease-related research.
Animal Species
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For more detail about the NHPs at the NPRCs, please contact each center.
Additional Resources for Research
Animals In NIH Research
NIH supports biomedical research to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of complex living systems and apply that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability. Because of NIH research, Americans and many others around the world are living longer and healthier lives.
National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS):
COVID-19 Animal Model Summaries and Descriptions
NIH Office of Research Infrastructure Programs:
Nonhuman Primate Evaluation and Analysis. Part 1: Analysis of Future Demand and Supply