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Anthropometric and metabolic parameters of 12-month-old hyperbilirubinemic Gunn rats and their normobilirubinemic heterozygous siblings (n = 5 in each group).
| Parameter | Normobilirubinemic | Gunn | p value (t-test) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilirubin (μM) | 1.5 ± 0.4 | 75 ± 18 | ∗0.001 |
| Body weight (g) | 309 ± 55 | 298 ± 33 | 0.67 |
| Gastrocnemius muscle (g) | 2.2 ± 0.2 | 2.0 ± 0.3 | 0.22 |
| Visceral fat (g) | 6.3 ± 2 | 3.2 ± 1 | ∗0.01 |
| Feed/day (g) | 10 ± 2 | 10 ± 3 | 0.8 |
∗Significant difference between normobilirubinemic and Gunn rats.
