skeleton
• at P0, 2 of 15 homozygotes show axial skeleton defects
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• 2 of 15 homozygotes show defects in the most posterior thoracic vertebrae and ribs
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• one homozygote missing the 13th thoracic vertebra shows a rib rudiment on one side of the 12th thoracic vertebrae with a separated distal element of the rib present on the other side
• a second homozygote shows small rib rudiments present on the 13th thoracic vertebra
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• 1 of 15 homozygotes shows bifurcation of the 4th rib
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• 1 of 15 homozygotes is missing the 13th thoracic vertebra while the ossification center of the 4th thoracic vertebra is duplicated and the attached rib is bifurcated
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• 1 of 15 homozygotes is missing the 13th thoracic vertebra
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• 2 of 15 homozygotes have five lumbar vertebrae
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growth/size/body
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• homozygotes show normal postnatal growth relative to wild-type controls
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homeostasis/metabolism
N |
• complete blood count and serum chemistries are normal
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