cellular
• increase in apoptosis of beta cells
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endocrine/exocrine glands
• increase in apoptosis of beta cells
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• structures of pancreatic islets are disrupted, with increased apoptosis of beta cells after onset of diabetes and more severe at later stages
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• insulin secretion declines after 8 weeks of age
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growth/size/body
• lower body weight after onset of diabetes
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homeostasis/metabolism
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• mice exhibit normal lipid profiles up to the age of 14 weeks, including total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, high-density lipoprotein, triglyceride and free fatty acid
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• insulin secretion declines after 8 weeks of age
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• age-dependent increase in glucose levels
• level of hyperglycemia seen with glucose tolerance test is prolonged compared to controls
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