mortality/aging
• approximately 80% of homozygous null mice die at about E13
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cardiovascular system
• homozygotes die at around E13 with cardiovascular defects
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• poorly formed vitelline vessels in homozygotes that die at E13
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embryo
• poorly formed vitelline vessels in homozygotes that die at E13
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• poorly formed sack in homozygotes that die at E13
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growth/size/body
• surviving (about 20%) homozygotes become markedly obese even on a normal chow diet
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adipose tissue
• visceral and subcutaneous fat depots were significantly increased at 8 months after birth
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• white adipose tissue showed increased adipocyte size at 8 months of age
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homeostasis/metabolism
hyperglycemia
(
J:97552
)
• exhibit mild hyperglycemia
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• exhibit severe hyperinsulinemia
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• leptin concentration was significantly higher than in controls, however no differences in adiponectin or TNF-alpha concentrations
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• decrease in rectal temperature
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• decrease in whole-body oxygen consumption rates
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• large amount of lipid accumulation in liver, skeletal muscle and brown adipose tissue was seen in 8 month old homozygotes
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• significant increase in serum cholesterol however no
differences in serum triglyceride concentration
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Mouse Models of Human Disease |
DO ID | OMIM ID(s) | Ref(s) | |
obesity | DOID:9970 |
OMIM:601665 |
J:97552 |