Nonhuman Primate Species at the National Primate Research Centers
We encourage you to contact any of the NPRCs to check availability or determine which primate species are most suitable for your research interests.
Nonhuman primates and humans have a high degree of biological similarity in their neurology, immunology, reproduction and development. They provide scientists and physicians with irreplaceable opportunities to understand, treat and prevent human diseases and disorders.
The NPRCs maintain colonies of Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) animals, many of which are MHC typed and genetically characterized. The term SPF is defined as animals free of specified pathogens according to species. For example, 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). A number of centers also maintain expanded SPF colonies that are free of other specific viral agents in addition to the four listed above. These animals are available to support AIDS and other infectious disease-related research.
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Nonhuman Primate Species
African green monkey (Chlorocebus aethiops)Baboon (Papio sp.)- Model SummaryCommon marmoset (Callithrix jacchus)Coppery titi monkey (Callicebus cupreus) - Model SummaryCynomolgus macaque (Macaca fascicularis) - Model SummaryJapanese macaque (Macaca fuscata)- Model SummaryPigtailed macaque (Macaca nemestrina) - Model SummaryRhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta) - Model SummarySooty mangabey (Cercocebus atys) - Model SummarySquirrel monkey (Saimiri sp.) - Model SummaryWhite-capped mangabey (Cercocebus lunulatus)