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GlossaryWistar rats

common laboratory rats used extensively in scientific research

Wistar rats, also known as Wistar strain rats or Wistar albino rats, are a common breed of albino rats used extensively in scientific research. They are valued for their calm temperament, ease of handling, and well-documented genetic background, making them ideal for studies in fields such as pharmacology, toxicology, and behavioral science.

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research Effects of Neonatal and Adolescent Neuroactive Steroid Manipulation on Locomotor Activity Induced by Ethanol in Male Wistar Rats

7 citations , May 2017 in “Behavioural brain research”

Changing neuroactive steroid levels early in life can affect how adult rats respond to alcohol's stimulating effects.

research Lectin Histochemistry of Dorsal Skin of Wistar-Derived Hypotrichotic WBN/Ila-Ht Rats

7 citations , January 1998 in “EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS”

The skin of both rat strains showed similar lectin binding patterns.

Clinical Assessment of Anti-Inflammatory Activity of 940 Nanometer Low-Level Laser Therapy on Carrageenan-Induced Arthritis in the Temporomandibular Joint in Wistar Albino Rats

research Clinical Assessment of Anti-Inflammatory Activity of 940 Nanometer Low-Level Laser Therapy on Carrageenan-Induced Arthritis in the Temporomandibular Joint in Wistar Albino Rats

4 citations , March 2019 in “Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology”

A 940nm laser effectively reduces inflammation in rat joints.

research The Impact of Sheep Testis Extract on Hair Follicle Growth and Skin Healing of Wistar Rats

1 citations , June 2016 in “Yāftah/hā-yi nuvīn dar ̒ulūm-i zīstī”

Sheep testis extract significantly improves wound healing and hair growth in rats.

research Test the Growth Process of Hair Follicles by Administering Coconut and Candlenut Oil to the Entire Back of White Rats (Rattus Norvegicus) of the Wistar Strain

December 2023 in “International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical”

A mix of 80% coconut oil and 20% candlenut oil best promotes hair growth.

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