Deletion of <I>Rubicon</i> in Adipose Tissue Leads to Leanness and Glucose Intolerance (IMAGE)

Osaka University

Deletion of <I>Rubicon</i> in Adipose Tissue Leads to Leanness and Glucose Intolerance

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The left-hand panel shows mouse body weight from the ages of 5-21 months. Compared with controls, adipose-specific Rubicon knockout mice exhibited a leaner phenotype. The right-hand panel shows mouse blood glucose levels after glucose injection. Compared with controls, adipose-specific Rubicon knockout mice exhibited higher glucose levels, suggesting glucose intolerance.

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