growth/size/body
N |
• no differences in lean body mass are detected relative to controls
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adipose tissue
N |
• no differences in fat mass are detected relative to controls
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homeostasis/metabolism
N |
• circulating levels of cytokines are not affected by genotype
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• Il-15 protein levels are higher in muscle relative to controls; females display higher levels than males
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immune system
• Il-15 protein levels are higher in muscle relative to controls; females display higher levels than males
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hematopoietic system
N |
• no splenic enlargement or increased cellularity of the spleen or blood is detected
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skeleton
N |
• bone mineral content is not different from controls
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