endocrine/exocrine glands
• total islet mass and islet density are decreased by 8 weeks of age
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• by 8 weeks of age the number of beta cells is decreased; however, the size of individual beta cells is normal
• proliferation of beta cells is inhibited in 8 week old transgenic mice
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homeostasis/metabolism
hyperglycemia
(
J:96047
)
• hyperglycemia was seen by 4 weeks of age and progressed to severe diabetes
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• serum insulin decreases during the development of diabetes
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