Rat Strains.

 

1. Sprague-Dawley 

An outbred multifunctional albino rat breed with a long history of usage in medical research is the Sprague Dawley. Its simplicity of use and quiet nature are its key advantages. When compared to Wistar rats, these rats generally have a longer tail relative to body length.

This model is mainly considered for – Toxicology studies, Safety and Efficacy studies, Contemporary toxicology research, Neurobiology research

 

2. Wistar 

An outbred albino rat is the Wistar rat, most common rodents utilized in lab research nowadays. Its big ears, broad head, and tail, which is always shorter than its body length, are its defining features.

This model is mainly considered for – Cardiotoxicity studies, Nephrotoxicity research, Neurotoxic studies, Aging model, Safety / efficacy pharmacological studies