endocrine/exocrine glands
• transgenic mice exhibit increased adrenal weights
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• transgenic mice show a ~2-fold reduction in thymus weight
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• transgenic mice exhibit elevated ACTH release
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homeostasis/metabolism
• notably, addition of zinc in the drinking water does not further increase the corticosterone levels in founder mice
• transgenic mice show up to a 10-fold increase in corticosterone levels relative to control non-transgenic littermates; the degree of endocrine dysfunction varies widely among founders
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• transgenic mice show a 5-fold elevation in serum levels of ACTH
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growth/size/body
• transgenic mice display decreased linear growth relative to non-transgenic littermates
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muscle
reproductive system
• transgenic females show decreased fertility probably due to increased corticosterone levels or CRF levels in the brain
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hematopoietic system
• transgenic mice show a ~2-fold reduction in thymus weight
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• transgenic mice show a 3-fold reduction in spleen weight
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immune system
• transgenic mice show a ~2-fold reduction in thymus weight
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• transgenic mice show a 3-fold reduction in spleen weight
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nervous system
• transgenic mice exhibit elevated ACTH release
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integument
• transgenic mice show abnormally transparent skin
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Mouse Models of Human Disease |
DO ID | OMIM ID(s) | Ref(s) | |
obesity | DOID:9970 |
OMIM:601665 |
J:92996 | |
primary hyperaldosteronism | DOID:446 |
OMIM:605635 OMIM:613677 |
J:92996 |