I want to mimic the manic/euphoric behavior in rats by ouabain induction protocol but I've found both Sprague-Dawley and Wistar rats being used for that. Which could be the best choice and why? Tks
really you cannot go wrong with either strain as they are both typical controls. Typically WKY are used when you are also studying SHR rats because they are the matched controls. I have used both strains in my in vivo studies and favor SD. The only time that I use WKY is when I am also studying SHR. I have used SD to infuse ouabain directly into the kidney which induces src phosphorlyation and natriuesis through NKA inhibition. What studies are you planning to work on with Oubain?