homeostasis/metabolism
• in response to stimulation with high (16.8 mM) glucose levels islets produce less insulin compared to wild-type
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• on a high fat diet, mice exhibit decreased blood glucose levels compared to wild-type
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• however, at 10-12 weeks of age no difference in glucose tolerance is detected
• on a high fat diet, mice did not develop significant glucose intolerance, unlike wild-type mice
• at 12 - 13 months of age, glucose tolerance is improved compared to age-matched wild-type mice
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liver/biliary system
• despite significant weight gain and increased fat mass in response to a high fat diet mice did not develop severe liver steatosis, unlike wild-type mice
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endocrine/exocrine glands
• in response to stimulation with high (16.8 mM) glucose levels islets produce less insulin compared to wild-type
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