Mammalian models of diabetes mellitus, with a focus on type 2 diabetes mellitus

Nature Reviews Endocrinology, Published online: 20 March 2023; doi:10.1038/s41574-023-00818-3Small rodents are still the most widely used animal model to study the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus but non-rodent species can also provide valuable insights. The advantages and disadvantages of selected animal models of diabetes mellitus are outlined in this Review.
Source: Nature Reviews Endocrinology - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Source Type: research