Islet Hyperplasia and Hyperghrelinemia in p27 deficient (MENX) rats
T Wiedemann, M Bielohuby, TD Müller, M Bidlingmaier, NS Pellegata · Diabetologie und Stoffwechsel · 2016 · Heft 04
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Aim: MENX is a spontaneous multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome in the rat. Affected rats develop pancreatic islet hyperplasia. We wanted to characterize the phenotype of MENX rats concerning fat and glucose metabolism. Methods: We performed histological and immunohistochemical analysis of the endocrine pancreas. Blood plasma of mutant and wild-type rats at different ages was analyzed for various metabolites (Unacylated Ghrelin [UAG], Acylated Ghrelin [AG], Triglycerides, Cholesterol). Additionally, body weight, food intake, body-fat composition and changes in glucose metabolism (oGTT, i.p.GTT, i.p.ITT) of muta…