mortality/aging
• a few mice survive to adulthood, although all mice die within 24 weeks
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• about 50% of mice die at P5 and 90% at weaning (P28)
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growth/size/body
• mice exhibit higher heart weight to body weight ratio at P5, indicating cardiomegaly
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cardiovascular system
• 5 of 6 mice exhibit a large secundum atrial septal defect (ASDII), while 1 of 6 mice exhibit a small ASDII or patent foramen ovale
• however, cardiac valve defects and apparent abnormalities in other tissues are not seen
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• 1 of 6 mice exhibit a small ASDII or patent foramen ovale
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• mice exhibit higher heart weight to body weight ratio at P5, indicating cardiomegaly
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integument
sparse hair
(
J:226977
)
ruffled hair
(
J:226977
)
liver/biliary system
• 36% of mice show liver necrosis at P3
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reproductive system
• females are infertile
• however, males are fertile
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