At what age are Wistar/Sprague-Dawley rats suitable for Type II diabetes studies?

Prasanna Premadasa K M Gamage @Prasanna_Premadasa_K_M_Gamage

03 March 2014 0 6K Report

I am planning to test some substances to see their efficacy as hypoglycemic agents in rats. What is the best age in months of rats to be used in such studies? Thanks.

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