mortality/aging
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• no mice are present at 6 weeks
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• while born in normal Mendelian ratios, fewer than expected mice are present at weaning
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homeostasis/metabolism
hypoglycemia
(
J:164354
)
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• beginning at P5 and progressing with age
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• mice exhibit increased insulin sensitivity compared with wild-type mice
• however, glucose tolerance and insulin serum levels are normal
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cellular
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• mouse embryonic fibroblast (MEF) exhibit decreased cell growth compared with wild-type cells
• however, MEFs exhibit increased proliferation in response to IGF-1
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growth/size/body
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• beginning at 1 week of age and progressing with age
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adipose tissue
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• relative to body weight
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cardiovascular system
liver/biliary system
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• small in size
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respiratory system
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• lung epithelium is poorly developed with severely dilated airways and fewer red blood cells compared to in wild-type mice
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muscle


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