From: Metallothioneins 1 and 2, but not 3, are regulated by nutritional status in rat white adipose tissue
Group | Body weight (g) | Adipose tissue mass (g) |
---|---|---|
Control (ad libitum) | 261 ± 10 | 6.4 ± 1.1 |
Fasted 24 h | 227 ± 9*** | 5.4 ± 1.1* |
Fasted 48 h | 216 ± 9*** | 4.9 ± 1.0* |
Fasted 72 h | 205 ± 8*** ## | 4.1 ± 0.9* # |
Fasted 48 h + ad libitum | 242 ± 9* ## | 4.7 ± 1.4** |