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hm1
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Leprtm1Rck/Leprtm1Rck
involves: 129/Sv |
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cn2
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Leprtm1Rck/Leprtm1.1Rck Tg(Alb1-cre)1Rck/0 involves: 129P2/OlaHsd * C57BL/6 * CBA |
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• normal body weight, normal amounts of adipose tissue, normal clinical chemistry and normal liver
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cn3
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Leprtm1Rck/Leprtm1.1Rck Tg(Syn1-cre)671Jxm/0 involves: 129P2/OlaHsd * C57BL/6 * CBA |
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• observed after 5 weeks of age
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• 2.3 fold greater plasma glucose levels in females compared to littermates; males normal
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• hyperinsulinemia; 6 fold greater plasma insulin levels in males and 16.1 fold greater levels in females compared to littermates
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• 5.8 fold greater in males and 8.3 fold greater in females compared to littermates
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• increased adipose tissue mass and decreased lean tissue mass
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• enlarged liver due to fatty deposits
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