Cheal M L
Exp Aging Res. 1986 Spring;12(1):3-21. doi: 10.1080/03610738608259430.
The Mongolian gerbil (Meriones unguicultatus) is suggested as a model for aging research because of its unique physiological attributes, ease of handling, and because of data previously collected. Factors that demonstrate the gerbils' suitability in fulfulling practical and scientific considerations important in determining a model for aging research are listed. Additionally, several unique physiological attributes of gerbils are described. Based on these attributes and on review of research in gerbils, it is suggested that gerbils can serve as animal models for behavioral and biological processes, and for normative and pathological aspects for aging.
蒙古沙鼠（长爪沙鼠）因其独特的生理特性、易于处理以及先前收集的数据，被建议作为衰老研究的模型。文中列出了一些因素，这些因素表明沙鼠适合用于满足确定衰老研究模型时重要的实际和科学考量。此外，还描述了沙鼠的几种独特生理特性。基于这些特性以及对沙鼠研究的综述，有人提出沙鼠可作为行为和生物学过程以及衰老的正常和病理方面的动物模型。
