Table 1.
Metabolic characteristics of Ossabaw miniature swine groups.
| Lean | MetS (6 months) | MetS (9 months) | MetS (12 months) | Significance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body weight (kg) | 62±5 | 89±2 | 87±7 | 116±2 | 12>9, 6>lean |
| Fasting blood glucose (mg/dL) | 84±6 | 75±2 | 82±7 | 81±2 | NS |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 131±7 | 150±9 | 143±4 | 170±7 | 12, 9, 6>lean |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 63±2 | 77±5 | 85±4 | 89±5 | 12, 9>6, lean |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dL) | 57±5 | 383±39 | 546±66 | 247±17 | 9>12, 6>lean |
| Triglycerides (mg/dL) | 25±4 | 34±4 | 98±34 | 43±6 | 9>12, 6, lean |
NS=not significant.