Differences in Survivability among F344 Rats

摘要

Important parameters of identify and developed appropriate animal models for longevity science include survivability, age-related disorders, and easy handling of aged individuals. It is found that F344/Du and F344/N have distinctive strain difference in these parameters. The finding suggests F334/Du and F344/N, even though they are historically siblings need clearly separate identification when used as animal models for aging science, in particular, longevity science.