It is an inbred strain that is widely used. in many research areas, including cardiovascular biology, neurology, and research
Sensitivity is very valuable. DBA/2 mice show less sensitivity in developing aortic atherosclerotic lesions after 14 weeks of atherogenic diet (1.25% cholesterol, 0.5% cholic acid and 15% fat). DBA/2 mice develop progressive eye diseases similar to human hereditary glaucoma.