Table 1.
Comparison between some parameters of adult (180 days of age) male and female rat progeny whose mothers were nicotine-treated only during lactation period.
| 180 days of age | Male offspring | Female offspring |
|---|---|---|
| BIOMETRIC PARAMETERS | ||
| Visceral adipose tissue mass | ↑ | Unchanged |
| Total body fat mass | ↑ | ↓ |
| Subcutaneous fat mass | Unchanged | ↓ |
| Total body protein | ↑ | ↓ |
| SERUM HORMONES | ||
| Leptin | ↑ | Unchanged |
| Corticosterone | ↑ | Unchanged |
| ADRENAL PARAMETERS | ||
| Gland mass | Unchanged | Unchanged |
| Catecholamine content | ↑ | Unchanged |
| Tyrosine hydroxylase | ↑ | Unchanged |
| TISSUE PROTEIN CONTENT | ||
| Leptin in visceral adipocyte | ↑ | Unchanged |
| Leptin in subcutaneous adipocyte | Unchanged | ↓ |
| Leptin in soleus muscle | Unchanged | ↓ |
| Adrenergic β3 receptor in visceral adipocyte | ↑ | ↓ |