Table 4.
Weights of fat depots and heart normalized to body weight in Lean and Fat mice
| Parameter | Lean mice* | Fat mice* | No. of individuals |
|---|---|---|---|
| BODY WEIGHT at 14 weeks (g) |
28.17 ± 1.15 | 41.76 ± 3.22* | L = 23; F = 24 |
| ABDOMINAL FAT | |||
| ratio (mg/g body wt) | 1.86 ± 069 | 9.97 ± 1.08a | L = 43; F = 42 |
| FEMORAL FAT | |||
| ratio (mg/g body wt) | 4.43 ± 1.2 | 17.67 ± 2.32 a | L = 43; F = 42 |
| EPIDIDYMAL FAT | |||
| ratio (mg/g body wt) | 3.34 ± 0.85 | 23.24 ± 3.12 a | L = 43; F = 42 |
| MESENTERIAL FAT | |||
| ratio (mg/g body wt) | 6.43 ± 1.26 | 22.33 ± 3.87 a | L = 18; F = 15 |
| HEART | |||
| ratio (mg/g body wt) | 6.13 ± 0.87 | 4.58 ± 0.69 a | L = 43; F = 42 |
*Results are expressed as means ± S.D. Except for mesenterial fat and heart, means were calculated based on weighed left-sided fat depot (L; Lean mice, F; Fat mice, a P < 0.001).