Table 1.
Body and Tissue Masses at Necropsy
| CON | 17α-E2 | CR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body mass (gm) | 37.0 ± 2.7 | 33.0 ± 0.8 | 34.4 ± 0.9 |
| Non-adipose tissues | |||
| Heart (mg) | 170 ± 9 | 171 ± 4 | 164 ± 6 |
| Liver (mg) | 1564 ± 191 | 1,439 ± 29 | 1,325 ± 33 |
| Quadriceps (mg) | 352 ± 10 | 335 ± 10 | 313 ± 18 |
| Intra-abdominal adipose tissue | |||
| Epididymal WAT (mg) | 1,631 ± 261 | 1,006 ± 141* | 1,034 ± 109* |
| Subcutaneous adipose tissue | |||
| Inguinal WAT (mg) | 1,011 ± 288 | 633 ± 149 | 766 ± 113 |
| Subscapular WAT (mg) | 408 ± 106 | 243 ± 45 | 350 ± 39 |
Note: Values are presented as means ± SEM. N = 9 (CON), 10 (17α-E2), and 7 (CR). *p < .05 versus CON. CR = caloric restriction; WAT = white adipose tissue; 17α-E2 = 17α-Estradiol.