ORIGIN
Developed from a line of Crl:CD(SD) rats. Two lines were developed from this outbred colony, the OP-CD (Obese Prone) and OR-CD (Obese Resistant). This model becomes obese when fed high-fat diets. Obesity develops despite having a fully functioning leptin receptor. The control for this model is the Crl:OR(CD).
COAT COLOR White (albino)
RESEARCH APPLICATION
obesity, metabolic syndrome
CONTROL Obese Resistant CD (OR-CD) rat
ORDERING INFORMATION
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