Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) differentiate into various mature cell types, including adipocytes and osteoblasts, which is determined by genetic, molecular mediators and local microenviro
The cafeteria diet is widely used as a model for inducing obesity in animals, and the zebrafish (Danio rerio) has emerged as a promising model for this purpose. In this context, this study evaluated t
Energy expenditure (EE) and respiratory exchange ratio (RER) were measured over 24 hours by indirect calorimetry in individually housed f/f and KO mice after 20 weeks on HFD (n = 4). Values for EE (kc
The difference in body weight among individuals is associated with metabolic differences that affect various physiological processes. Therefore, the characterization of mice with low-weight gain may h