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Protein Diet on
Development of Chronic
Kidney Disease and
Contributing Factors in
Jennifer Wihlborg
Male & Female Wistar Rats PI: Dr. Alireza Jahan-Mihan
Research Assistants:
Sarah Funk Leila Ninya
4 French Students:
Kea Schwartz Madison Borland
Galle Edjoa-Mintcha
Tyler Gehm Ashley Denisar
Manon sacr
Tatyana Kimble Jillian Friederich
Lumineau Mlodie
Jessica Lindamood
Victoria Brown
Rachel Wakefield Houdelot Antoine
Importance of the Kidneys
Waste removal
Urea, uric acid, creatinine, etc.
NO deficiency has been linked with chronic kidney disease progression (in
animal models).2
Renal Disease Parameters
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN): detects elevated waste levels in the bloodstream
Normal range: 7-20 mg/dl
Euthanasia x6 Euthanasia x6
(Week 4) (Week 4)
Body weight and composition, renal weight, and blood samples (at time of euthanasia)
Budget
Product Amount Price
LabSand Bedding $650
Total: $5,025.50
Questions?
And remember...
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