Measuring energy metabolism in the mouse – theoretical, practical and analytical considerations

The mouse is one of the most important model organisms for understanding human genetic function and disease. This includes characterisation of the factors that influence energy expenditure and dysregulation of energy balance leading to obesity and its sequalae. Measuring energy metabolism in the mou...

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Main Author: John Roger Speakman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2013-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fphys.2013.00034/full