Body composition and fat distribution of ZDF rats
| ZDVF+ | ZDVF− | |
|---|---|---|
| n | 6 | 8 |
| VF removed (g) | 0 | 10.5 ± 0.3* |
| Body weight (g) | 488 ± 17 | 468 ± 16 |
| Lean body mass (g) | 327 ± 19 | 313 ± 18 |
| Non-VF fat mass (g) | 121 ± 15 | 139 ± 11 |
| Total VF after study(g) | 40.0 ± 3.8 | 15.8 ± 1.1* |
| Epididymal (g) | 15.0 ± 2.0 | 2.0 ± 0.4* |
| Perinephric (g) | 15.8 ± 1.7 | 5.1 ± 0.3* |
| Mesenteric (g) | 9.2 ± 0.8 | 8.8 ± 1.2 |
At 8 weeks prior to the study, epididymal and perinephric pads were removed in ZDF (fa/fa) rats (ZDVF−), whereas sham operation was performed in control rats (ZDVF+). The table depicts the amounts of VF removed at surgery, body weight, lean body mass, non-VF fat mass, and total VF, epididymal, perinephric, and mesenteric fat that were detected after the study.
* P < 0.001 vs. ZDF+. All data are presented as means ± SE.