Maximal exercise test is a useful method for physical capacity and oxygen consumption determination in streptozotocin-diabetic rats

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between speed during maximum exercise test (ET) and oxygen consumption (VO<sub>2</sub>) in control and STZ-diabetic rats, in order to provide a useful metho...

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Main Authors: Irigoyen Maria-Cláudia, Heeren Marcelo V, Mostarda Cristiano T, Figueroa Diego M, Rodrigues Bruno, De Angelis Kátia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-12-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/6/1/38