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Rat strains used in the studies.
| Rat strain | MHC | Number of animals (n) | Diabetes incidence (%) | Blood glucose (mmol/l) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEW.1AR1 | RT1 (AaB/DuCu) | 10 | 0 | 5·6 ± 0·2 |
| LEW.1AR1-iddm | RT1 (AaB/DuCu) | 20 | 60 | (d) 22·7 ± 2·4 |
| Onset (day 62 ± 2) | (nd) 5·7 ± 0·2 | |||
| LEW | RT1 (AlB/DlCl) | 6 | 0 | 5·2 ± 0·1 |
| LEW.1WR1 | RT1 (AuB/DuCa) | 6 | 0 | 5·1 ± 0·1 |
(d): diabetic; (nd): non-diabetic; MHC = major histocompatibility complex.
