homeostasis/metabolism
• serum phenylalanine levels elevated 10-20X on a normal diet
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• phenylketones in urine greatly elevated
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• animals sicken after a few days on elevated phenylalanine (in drinking water)
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growth/size/body
microcephaly
(
J:13320
)
• small heads
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• grow slowly as compared to controls
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behavior/neurological
• tend to topple over while grooming themselves
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• uncoordinated in swim tests
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• appear to be less alert
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pigmentation
• beginning at 2 weeks and worsening until 5-6 weeks of age
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reproductive system
• average litter size at birth normal but pups die within a few hour
• survival improves when cross fostered to a "wild-type" mother
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renal/urinary system
• phenylketones in urine greatly elevated
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Mouse Models of Human Disease |
DO ID | OMIM ID(s) | Ref(s) | |
phenylketonuria | DOID:9281 |
OMIM:261600 |
J:13320 |