mm6

mm6 is an alphanumeric designation used across several domains to label a version, model, or data set. Because it is not tied to a single field, its meaning is context dependent and must be clarified in the relevant documentation where it appears.

In genetics and genomics, mm6 most commonly refers to an early mouse genome assembly for Mus musculus. The mm prefix denotes mouse genome assemblies, with the numeric suffix indicating a release. mm6 provided reference coordinates for genes, features, and annotations used in mapping, comparative genomics, and experimental design before newer assemblies became available. As subsequent builds were released, mm6 coordinates were superseded, and many resources migrated to newer references. Some legacy studies and databases still cite mm6, particularly when discussing historical genetic maps or annotation sets. Researchers often lift over data from mm6 to more current assemblies to enable integration with contemporary resources.

In other fields, mm6 can appear as a model number, product code, or version tag in hardware, software, or equipment catalogs. The exact meaning in these contexts depends on the manufacturer or project, so consulting the relevant datasheets or release notes is necessary to determine its meaning.

See also: mouse genome assembly nomenclature, liftOver, Mus musculus genome references.