Generation of the maternal low-protein rat model for studies of metabolic disorders

Dan Ma, Susan E. Ozanne, Paul C. Guest*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Poor nutrition during pregnancy leads to an increased risk of metabolic disorders and other diseases in the offspring. This can be modelled in animals through manipulation of the maternal diet. One such model is the maternal low-protein rat which gives rise to offspring characterized by insulin resistance. This chapter gives a detailed protocol for generation of the maternal low-protein rat, which has been used in the study of several disorders including diabetes and psychiatric disorders.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMethods in Molecular Biology
EditorsP. Guest
PublisherHumana Press
Pages201-206
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-4939-7614-0
ISBN (Print)978-1-4939-7613-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 30 Jan 2018

Publication series

NameMethods in Molecular Biology
Volume1735
ISSN (Print)1064-3745

Keywords

  • Biomarkers
  • Diabetes
  • Insulin resistance
  • Low-protein rat
  • Metabolic programming
  • Psychiatric disorders

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