Mortality and growth characteristics of rat strains commonly used in aging research
- 1 May 1980
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Experimental Aging Research
- Vol. 6 (3) , 219-233
- https://doi.org/10.1080/03610738008258359
Abstract
In choosing an experimental animal for the study of aging, the investigator should have knowledge of certain basic characteristics of the animal. Of particular importance are longevity and growth. This review aims to provide available data on the mortality and growth characteristics of rat strains commonly used in aging research. In addition, the influences of nutrition and housing conditions on these characteristics are described and discussed. Finally, the usefulness of rats as models for the study of nutrition and aging is considered.This publication has 20 references indexed in Scilit:
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