Table 1.
Body Composition, Core Temperature, and GTT Area Under the Curve (AUC) in Aged CTL, GGA, and HT Mice at Study End
| BW (g) | Body Fat (%BW) | Body Temp (°C) | Glucose AUC | Hind Limb Lean Mass (%BW) | Gastrocnemius Area (mm 2 ) | Muscle Density (HU) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n/group | 8–10 | 5–9 | 8–10 | 8–10 | 5–9 | 5–9 | 5–9 |
| CTL | 39.8 (1.61) | 22.2 (0.79) | 36.7 (0.25) | 15761 | 2.58 (0.15) | 2.63 (0.11) | 75 (1.6) |
| GGA | 39.4 (1.70) | 20.9 (0.36) | 36.8 (0.11) | 16177 | 2.66 (0.13) | 2.65 (0.13) | 79 (1.4) |
| HT | 41.6 (1.80) | 22.1 (0.89) | 36.4 (0.18) | 15838 | 2.29 (0.10) | 2.59 (0.20) | 78 (2.3) |
| p value | .64 | .32 | .40 | .93 | .24 | .96 | .22 |
Notes: CTL = control; GGA = geranylgeranylacetone; GTT = glucose tolerance test; HU = Hounsfield units.