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Rattus norvegicus

Brown Rat

Taxonomy: AnimaliaChordataMammaliaRodentiaMuridaeRattusRattus norvegicus
Lifespan: 5 years Source: HAGR:AnAge
Rattus norvegicus
Genes
Name Description
Pubmed Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial Neoplasms composed of glandular tissue, an aggregation of epithelial cells that elaborate secretions, and of any type of epithelium itself. The concept does not refer to neoplasms located in the various glands or in epithelial tissue. MeSH Definition
Pubmed Lentivirus Infections Infection by lentivirus. Lentivirus is a genus of slow viruses of the Retroviridae family, characterized by a long incubation period. Wikipedia
Pubmed Carcinoma A malignant neoplasm made up of epithelial cells tending to infiltrate the surrounding tissues and give rise to metastases. It is a histological type of neoplasm but is often wrongly used as a synonym for cancer. GHR - Glossary
Pubmed HIV Infections Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), a condition in humans in which the immune system begins to fail, leading to life-threatening opportunistic infections. Previous names for the virus include human T-lymphotropic virus-III (HTLV-III), lymphadenopathy-associated virus (LAV), and AIDS-associated retrovirus (ARV). Wikipedia
Pubmed Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral Viral diseases which are transmitted or propagated by sexual conduct. Wikipedia
Pubmed Connective Tissue Diseases Connective tissue is any type of biological tissue with an extensive extracellular matrix that supports, binds together, and protects organs. These tissues form a framework, or matrix, for the body, and are composed of two major structural protein molecules, collagen and elastin. Many connective tissue diseases feature abnormal immune system activity with inflammation in tissues as a result of an immune system that is directed against one's own body tissues (autoimmunity). Wikipedia
Pubmed Immunoproliferative Disorders Immunoproliferative disorders (also known as “immunoproliferative diseases” or “immunoproliferative neoplasms”) are disorders of the immune system that are characterized by the abnormal proliferation of the primary cells of the immune system, which includes B cells, T cells and Natural killer (NK) cells, or by the excessive production of immunoglobulins (also known as antibodies). Wikipedia
Pubmed Actinomycetales Infections Infections with bacteria of the order Actinomycetales. Wikipedia
Pubmed Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections Gram-negative bacteria are those bacteria that do not retain crystal violet dye in the Gram staining protocol.[1] Gram-positive bacteria will retain the crystal violet dye when washed in a decolorizing solution. In a Gram stain test, a counterstain (commonly safranin) is added after the crystal violet, coloring all Gram-negative bacteria a red or pink color. The test itself is useful in classifying two distinct types of bacteria based on structural differences in their cell walls. Wikipedia
Pubmed Central Nervous System Diseases Diseases of the Central Nervous System (CNS). The CNS contains the majority of the nervous system, and consists of the brain (in vertebrates which have brains), and the spinal cord. Together with the peripheral nervous system, it has a fundamental role in the control of behavior. The CNS is contained within the dorsal cavity, with the brain within the cranial cavity, and the spinal cord in the spinal cavity. The brain is also protected by the skull, and the spinal cord is, in vertebrates, also protected by the vertebrae. Wikipedia
Pubmed Mycobacterium Infections Infections with bacteria of the genus Mycobacterium. Wikipedia
Pubmed Autoimmune Diseases Your body's immune system protects you from disease and infection. But if you have an autoimmune disease, your immune system attacks itself by mistake. Autoimmune diseases can affect many parts of the body. These diseases tend to run in families. Women - particularly African-American, Hispanic-American, and Native-American women - have a higher risk for some autoimmune diseases. MedlinePlus health topic
Pubmed Postoperative Complications Pathologic processes that affect patients after a surgical procedure. They may or may not be related to the disease for which the surgery was done, and they may or may not be direct results of the surgery. MeSH Definition
Pubmed Head and Neck Neoplasms The term head and neck cancer refers to a group of biologically similar cancers originating from the upper aerodigestive tract, including the lip, oral cavity (mouth), nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, pharynx, and larynx. Most head and neck cancers are squamous cell carcinomas, originating from the mucosal lining (epithelium) of these regions. Head and neck cancers often spread to the lymph nodes of the neck, and this is often the first (and sometimes only) manifestation of the disease at the time of diagnosis. Head and neck cancer is strongly associated with certain environmental and lifestyle risk factors, including tobacco smoking, alcohol consumption, and certain strains of the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus. Head and neck cancer is highly curable if detected early, usually with some form of surgery although chemotherapy and radiation therapy may also play an important role. Wikipedia
Pubmed Mouth Diseases Diseases of the mouth (or oral cavity). Wikipedia
Pubmed DNA Virus Infections Infection caused by a DNA virus, a virus that has DNA as its genetic material and replicates using a DNA-dependent DNA polymerase. Wikipedia
Pubmed Hypersensitivity Hypersensitivity refers to undesirable (damaging, discomfort-producing and sometimes fatal) reactions produced by the normal immune system. Hypersensitivity reactions require a pre-sensitized (immune) state of the host. The four-group classification was expounded by P. H. G. Gell and Robin Coombs in 1963. Wikipedia
Pubmed Genital Diseases, Male Pathological processes involving the male reproductive tract. MeSH Definition
Pubmed Breast Diseases Diseases of the breast. MedlinePlus health topic
Pubmed Joint Diseases A joint is the location at which two or more bones make contact.[1] They are constructed to allow movement and provide mechanical support, and are classified structurally and functionally.[2] Wikipedia
Pubmed Tuberculosis Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection caused by a germ called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but they can also damage other parts of the body. TB spreads through the air when a person with TB of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes or talks. If you have been exposed, you should go to your doctor for tests. You are more likely to get TB if you have a weak immune system. MedlinePlus health topic
Pubmed Myocardial Ischemia Ischaemic or ischemic heart disease (IHD), or myocardial ischemia, is a disease characterized by reduced blood supply to the heart muscle, usually due to coronary artery disease (atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries). Its risk increases with age, smoking, hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol levels), diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure) and is more common in men and those who have close relatives with ischaemic heart disease. Wikipedia
Pubmed Pregnancy Complications Complications of pregnancy are the symptoms and problems that are associated with pregnancy. There are both routine problems and serious, even potentially fatal problems. The routine problems are normal complications, and pose no significant danger to either the woman or the fetus. Serious problems can cause both maternal death and fetal death if untreated. Wikipedia
Pubmed Urologic Diseases Pathological processes of the urinary tract in both males and females. MeSH Definition
Pubmed Breast Neoplasms Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in the cells of the breast. Worldwide, breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer after lung cancer (10.4% of all cancer incidence, both sexes counted) and the fifth most common cause of cancer death. Worldwide, breast cancer is by far the most common cancer amongst women, with an incidence rate more than twice that of colorectal cancer and cervical cancer and about three times that of lung cancer. However breast cancer mortality worldwide is just 25% greater than that of lung cancer in women. Wikipedia
Pubmed Body Weight Although many people prefer the less-ambiguous term body mass, the term body weight is overwhelmingly used in daily English speech and in biological and medical science contexts to describe the mass of an organism's body. Body weight is measured in kilograms throughout the world, although in some countries people more often measure and describe body weight in pounds (e.g. United States and sometimes Canada) or stones and pounds (e.g. United Kingdom). Wikipedia
Pubmed Pathological Conditions, Anatomical An abnormal structural condition of the human body, usually macroscopic, that is common to a variety of different diseases. MeSH Definition
Pubmed Genital Neoplasms, Female Tumor or cancer of the female reproductive tract. Wikipedia
Pubmed Gastrointestinal Neoplasms Tumors or cancer of the gastrointestinal tract. MeSH Definition
Pubmed Respiratory Tract Neoplasms A respiratory tract neoplasm is a tumor which affects a portion of the respiratory tract. Most occur in the thorax. Wikipedia