Figure 2. Analysis of glycogen in malin KO mouse brains.

Glycogen is increased and accumulated in the pellet. Brain extracts from 11-month-old wild-type (WT) and malin knock-out (KO) mice were analysed. Total homogenates and the soluble and insoluble fractions resulting from low speed centrifugation were used for the biochemical analysis.

1. Glycogen content. Data are expressed as mean ± SEM. *p < 0.05. ***p < 0.001. WT (n = 6), KO (n = 6).
2. Iodine spectra of glycogen purified from total brain homogenates. Amylopectin from corn and glycogen from mouse liver are shown for reference.