Rats, Inbred OLETF
| Definition: |
An inbred strain of Long-Evans rats that develops hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, and mild obesity, mostly in males, that resembles non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus in humans. It was developed from outbred Long-Evans stock in 1983. |
| Notes: |
a model for DIABETES MELLITUS, TYPE II not DIABETES MELLITUS, EXPERIMENTAL; NIM when exper animal; check tag RATS |
| Previously Indexed: |
Rats (1993-1998) |
Rats, Inbred OLETF Definitions and Terms
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