Charles River Laboratories

Lewis rat, LEW/Crl

Code 24109494-572
Lewis rat model with applications in transplantation research, induced arthritis/inflammation, experimental allergic encephalitis, STZ-induced diabetes.
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Nomenclature: LEW/Crl

Type: Inbred

Origin: Developed by Dr. Lewis from Wistar stock in the early 1950s. To Charles River from Tulane in 1970 at F34.

Coat color: White (albino)

Strain code: 004

Ideal for:Transplantation research, induced arthritis/inflammation, experimental allergic encephalitis, STZ-induced diabetes.

Bred in: United States, Germany, United Kingdom

Health reports: Using strain nomenclature find the strain at links below

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