Origin

Developed by Dr. Lewis from Wistar stock in the early 1950s. To Charles River from Tulane in 1970 at F34.

Coat Color

White (albino)

MHC Haplotype

RT1^I

Ideal For:

transplantation research, induced arthritis/inflammation, experimental allergic encephalitis, STZ-induced diabetes

Strain Code:

004

Control Data

• Biochemistry and Hematology for Lewis Rat Colonies in North American for January 2008 – December 2011