mortality/aging
• mice exhibit a life span extension compared with single Mirc33tm1.1Wtsi homozygotes, with a median of 39.5 weeks compared to 30 weeks, but reduced survival compared to wild-type mice
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cellular
• cardiac mitochondrial size is smaller
• however, cardiac mitochondrial DNA levels and mitochondrial numbers are restored to wild-type levels
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cardiovascular system
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• mice show a reduction in systemic blood pressure compared to single Mirc33tm1.1Wtsi homozygotes
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