adipose tissue
• overall fat mass is increased and lean mass decreased
• increased white and brown fat deposition is seen in the ovarian/epididymal, mesenteric, and retroperitoneal fat pads
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behavior/neurological
polyphagia
(
J:80824
)
• increased daily food intake is seen
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• total and dark-phase locomotor activity are significantly reduced
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growth/size/body
• significantly increased weight gain is seen at 4 weeks compared to wild-type
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homeostasis/metabolism
• plasma insulin levels are increased however plasma glucose, thyroxine, free fatty acid. and cholesterol levels are normal
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• plasma leptin is increased
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• core body temperature is slightly but consistently reduced
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• energy expenditure is reduced
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• basal and total oxygen consumption is reduced
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• following injection of insulin reduced glucose clearance is seen
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