(A–C) Representative body images, body weights, lean mass, and fat mass in Crif1f/f and Pomc-Cre; Crif1f/f mice at the indicated ages (n = 7–8).
(D, E) Food intakes and energy expenditure measured at the indicated ages (n = 6–9).
(F) Results of glucose tolerance tests (GTT) and insulin tolerance tests (ITT) (n = 5–8).
(G, H) Immunohistochemistry of POMC neurons using β-endorphin (β-END) antibody and hypothalamic Pomc mRNA expression measurement at 5, 14 and 35 weeks of age (n = 6–7). 3V, third ventricle; ARH, hypothalamic arcuate nucleus. Scale bars, 50 μm.
Results are presented as a mean ± SEM. *p < 0.05, and ***p < 0.001 vs. Crif1f/f littermates. NS, not significant. See also Figure S1