Table 1.
Metabolic parameters in 12-wk-old female rats fed a ND are not different in control or MatSep rats
| Control | MatSep | |
|---|---|---|
| Metabolic profile | ||
| Body weight, g | 205 ± 7 | 206 ± 5 |
| Food intake, g/day | 17.1 ± 1.5 | 16.3 ± 2.5 |
| Water intake, ml/day | 24.1 ± 2.3 | 23.1 ± 4.1 |
| Urine flow, ml/day | 10.2 ± 0.9 | 13.5 ± 1.0 |
| Proteinuria, mg/day | 4.3 ± 0.5 | 4.9 ± 0.6 |
| Plasma profile | ||
| Fasting glucose, mg/dl | 78 ± 3 | 80 ± 2 |
| Insulin, ng/ml | 1.6 ± 0.2 | 1.6 ± 0.4 |
| Leptin, ng/ml | 4.1 ± 0.3 | 5.3 ± 0.6 |
| Adiponectin, ng/ml | 29.2 ± 2.2 | 27.5 ± 1.3 |
| Corticosterone, ng/ml | 60 ± 16 | 74 ± 22 |
| Cholesterol, ml/dl | 189 ± 15 | 183 ± 10 |
| Triglycerides, ml/dl | 111 ± 17 | 115 ± 15 |
| Tissue weight | ||
| Liver weight, g | 4.4 ± 0.5 | 4.1 ± 0.7 |
| Adrenal weight, mg | 67 ± 12 | 71 ± 14 |
| Kidney weight, g | 1.3 ± 0.2 | 1.4 ± 0.3 |
| Spleen weight, g | 0.4 ± 0.6 | 0.4 ± 0.2 |
Values are means ± SE; n = 6–8. ND, normal diet; MatSep, maternal separation.