mortality/aging
• some newborn mice survive for only a few hours or until P1
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• premature death of up to 15% by 3 weeks of age
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cardiovascular system
• 36% of P1 mice exhibit atrial septal defect
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• 2 of 5 adult mice exhibit atrial septal defect in the septum secundum
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• some P1 hearts exhibit abnormal ventricular wall
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• 3 of 5 adult mice exhibit ventricular septal defect
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• more than 50% of 16-20 week old mice exhibit 1st degree AV block
• 2 of 12 mice exhibit 2nd degree AV block
• however, echocardiography of 16-20 week old mice shows no contractile dysfunction or dilation of hearts
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• more than 50% of 16-20 week old mice exhibit prolonged PR interval, an indication of 1st degree AV block
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Mouse Models of Human Disease |
DO ID | OMIM ID(s) | Ref(s) | |
congenital heart disease | DOID:1682 | J:251389 |