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ORGAN WEIGHTS OF NORMAL RABBITS : SECOND PAPER
W H Brown1, L Pearce, C M Van Allen
1Laboratories of The Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research.
The Journal of Experimental Medicine
|October 30, 2009
Summary
This study reports organ weight data from normal rabbits, comparing a second series to the first. The findings provide a larger dataset for reference in experimental research.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary medicine
- Comparative anatomy
Background:
- Accurate organ weight data is crucial for interpreting experimental results in animal models.
- Previous organ weight data for rabbits may lack sufficient sample size or standardization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report organ weight determinations from a second series of normal rabbits.
- To compare these new findings with a previously established dataset.
- To provide a comprehensive organ weight reference based on a larger combined sample.
Main Methods:
- Organ weight determinations were performed on a new series of normal rabbits.
- Data from the second series was statistically compared to the first series.
- Combined data from both series and a larger cohort (645 rabbits) were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Organ weight data from the second series of rabbits were obtained.
- Comparisons with the first series were made, highlighting any variations.
- Combined data provided a more robust reference dataset.
Conclusions:
- The study establishes updated organ weight ranges for normal rabbits.
- The findings enhance the reliability of organ weight data for experimental use.
- This research contributes to standardized methodologies in preclinical studies.
