Baseline outcome measures for BL6 control and dy2J mice at 12–15 weeks of age show decreased body weights, forelimb grip strength, vertical activity and increased heart rates in dy2J mice.

*Non-parametric comparison of medians; data expressed as mean ± SD; median (range).Abbreviations: %FS – percent fractional shortening, %EF- percent ejection fraction, BPM- beats per minute, Om – omigapil, SD – standard deviation, PA – pulmonary artery, Ao – aortic, E/A – ratio of mitral valve E and A wave velocities, GSM – grip strength meter, KGF – kilogram-force.