The ZDSD Rat – A model of Metabolic Syndrome

Characteristics

  • Spontaneously exhibits obesity, hyperglycemia, insulin resistance and hyperlipidemia
  • Phenotype can be modulated by diet
  • Disease complications lead to Type II Diabetes
  • No defects in Leptin or Leptin receptor

Health Reports

PreClinOmics Health Monitoring Program

ZDSD Health Report 24Nov09

Study Data

Onset of Diabetes