TABLE 1.
Phenotypic comparison of wild-type, Elovl2, and Elovl2 male mice
| Parameter | Elovl2+/+ | Elovl2+/− | Elovl2+/+ | Elovl2−/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Male | Male | Male | Male |
| Age (weeks) | 14 | 14 | 22/52 | 22/52 |
| Number of mice | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Body weight (g) | 30.7 ± 0.8 | 30.4 ± 0.7 | 40.6 ± 0.9 | 42.5 ± 6.1 |
| Fat content (g) | 4.4 ± 0.8 | 4.4 ± 0.4 | 11.7 ± 1.0 | 12.2 ± 4.1 |
| Lean content (g) | 23.6 ± 0.4 | 23.1 ± 0.5 | 25.4 ± 0.1 | 25.4 ± 1.6 |
| Liver weight (g) | 1.5 ± 0.1 | 1.4 ± 0.1 | NA | NA |
| Testis weight (g) | 0.22 ± 0.01 | 0.23 ± 0.01 | 0.25 ± 0.01 | 0.10 ± 0.02 |
Characteristics of mice at 14 weeks of age (Elovl2+/+ and Elovl2+/−) or at 22 and 52 weeks of age (Elovl2+/+ and Elovl2−/−, respectively) fed on standard chow diet. Results shown are means ± SEM. NA, not analyzed