Table 2.
Whole body composition analysis (8 weeks post-OVX). Whole body DEXA scans were performed on OVX or sham-operated animals 8 weeks post surgery. Uterine weights were obtained the following day.
| BMD (g/cm2) | % Fat | Body Weight (g) | Uterine Weight (g) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTSham | 0.053±0.001 | 18.5±2.6 | 22.8±2.1 | 0.101±0.002 |
| WT OVX | 0.050±0.001* | 28.8±3.0* | 27.5±2.4* | 0.014±0.033* |
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| -/- Sham | 0.051±0.001 | 21.7±2.9 | 24.7±2.2 | 0.088±0.002 |
| -/- OVX | 0.049±0.001 | 29.1±2.3* | 27.6±1.1* | 0.017±0.015* |
N=3 (WT-sham), 7 (WT-OVX), 4 (MAGP1Δ-sham), 3 (MAGP1Δ-OVX). Data are presented as AVG±SD,
*
=p<0.05